programmes

Public Interest Law Programme

the programme       the lesotho project

Public interest law is law that serves the interest of the public - not just one client; but an entire cause. It is often difficult to access public interest lawyers in developing countries.

Protimos aims to provide public interest lawyers to indigenous and marginalised communities, to enable them to assert their legal rights. To find out more, see the Public Interest Law Programme page.

The principle project of our Public Interest Law Programme is The Lesotho Project.

Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Programme

the programme       the san hoodia project

Intellectual property rights (IPR) are a legal issue, but also a powerful economic force for development. Protimos was founded to promote greater equality between stakeholders in issues surrounding IPR and biodiversity. To find out more, see the IPR programme page.

The principle project of our IPR programme is the San Hoodia Project.