Lawyers Against Abuse
South Africa is experiencing epidemic levels of gender-based violence, GBV, and victims and survivors of GBV are being grossly violated by the system designed to protect them. Lawyers …
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South Africa is experiencing epidemic levels of gender-based violence, GBV, and victims and survivors of GBV are being grossly violated by the system designed to protect them. Lawyers Against Abuse, LvA works to create systemic change to prevent abuse, protect victims and ensure that perpetrators are brought to justice. To achieve this, LvA is on a mission to empower victims with direct legal representation; to encourage victims to claim their rights; to catalyse improved system response through targeted impact education; and to support and respect the rights of victims in the process.
Mission
South Africa is experiencing epidemic levels of gender-based violence, GBV, and victims and survivors of GBV are being grossly violated by the system designed to protect them. Lawyers Against Abuse, LvA works to create systemic change to prevent abuse, protect victims and ensure that perpetrators are brought to justice. To achieve this, LvA is on a mission to empower victims with direct legal representation; to encourage victims to claim their rights; to catalyse improved system response through targeted impact education; and to support and respect the rights of victims in the process.
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GiveRadar's verified records show Lawyers Against Abuse with a partial profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources.
- It has more complete contact information than 91% of comparable charities, with a verified website, email and address on record. See national comparisons
- GiveRadar has not yet verified financial records for this organization, nor for any advocacy & civil rights charities in South Africa - a gap in GiveRadar's dataset for the region, not a feature of this charity. Explore South Africa data
- Its integrity score of 33 is below most of the 1,142 advocacy & civil rights charities in South Africa GiveRadar tracks. GiveRadar bases this on limited verified information so far, with little on record for its financial disclosures and its governance. Explore South Africa data
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyLawyers Against Abuse is a registered advocacy & civil rights nonprofit based in Braamfontein, Gauteng, South Africa. It is registered with the Department of Social Development NPO Directorate. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 33/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. Recent news coverage shows mixed sentiment.
Lawyers Against Abuse has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 33/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 33 ('Limited data available') reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is common for smaller, newer, or non-US charities that file fewer public records. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for advocacy & civil rights charities in South Africa is 51/100.
Lawyers Against Abuse is located in Braamfontein, Gauteng, South Africa. Its registered address is 1st Floor, Du Plessis Building.
Lawyers Against Abuse is classified as an Advocacy & Civil Rights organization, registered in South Africa.
According to GiveRadar's records, Lawyers Against Abuse is registered with the Department of Social Development NPO Directorate and overseen by the Department of Social Development (DSD). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
South Africa is experiencing epidemic levels of gender-based violence, GBV, and victims and survivors of GBV are being grossly violated by the system designed to protect them. Lawyers Against Abuse, LvA works to create systemic change to prevent abuse, protect victims and ensure that perpetrators are brought to justice. To achieve this, LvA is on a mission to empower victims with direct legal representation; to encourage victims to claim their rights; to catalyse improved system response through targeted impact education; and to support and respect the rights of victims in the process. Lawyers Against Abuse is classified as an advocacy & civil rights organization registered in South Africa.
Lawyers Against Abuse is registered with the South African Department of Social Development as a Non-Profit Organisation (NPO). If the organisation also holds Public Benefit Organisation (PBO) status from the South African Revenue Service (SARS), donations may be tax-deductible. Organisations with Section 18A approval can issue tax-deductible donation receipts, allowing donors to deduct contributions up to 10% of their taxable income. Verify PBO and Section 18A status directly with SARS before claiming a deduction.
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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of South Africa under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Lawyers Against Abuse is registered in South Africa. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
Lawyers Against Abuse is registered in South Africa. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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The ‘A-team’ lawyers representing South Africa at the world court against Israel - Sowetan
Apex court dismisses bid by lawyer M. Ravi to reopen drug trafficking case, warns lawyers against abuse of process - The Straits Times
South African lawyers raise over R1 million for Gender Based Violence! - Good Things Guy
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- South African Department of Social Development (NPO Directorate)
- News and media coverage
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- Supplementary verification
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What we know and don't know
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Financial dataNo NPO Annual Report (DSD) on file
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Named leadershipBoard and officer list not yet indexed
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Government registrationNo public registry ID
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Tax-deductibilityNot verified
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Founding dateYear founded not on file
Methodology
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Quick facts about Lawyers Against Abuse
- What is Lawyers Against Abuse?
- Lawyers Against Abuse is a advocacy & civil rights nonprofit organization based in Braamfontein, South Africa. South Africa is experiencing epidemic levels of gender-based violence, GBV, and victims and survivors of GBV are being grossly violated by the system designed to protect them. Lawyers Against Abuse, LvA works to create systemic change to prevent abuse, protect victims and ensure that perpetrators are brought to justice. To achieve this, LvA is on a mission to empower victims with direct legal representation; to encourage victims to claim their rights; to catalyse improved system response through targeted impact education; and to support and respect the rights of victims in the process.
- Where is Lawyers Against Abuse located?
- Headquartered in Braamfontein, Gauteng, South Africa.
- Is Lawyers Against Abuse trustworthy?
- Lawyers Against Abuse has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 33 out of 100 (Limited data available). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Lawyers Against Abuse's website?
- http://www.lva.org.za
- Are donations to Lawyers Against Abuse tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of South Africa under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.