Lawyers for Justice in Libya

What Lawyers for Justice in Libya does

Lawyers for Justice in Libya (LFJL) is a non-governmental organization and registered UK charity founded in 2011 following the Libyan uprising, headquartered in London at 8 Blackstock Mews. The organization pursues transformative and holistic justice to create systemic change in Libya, operating through three programmatic pillars: Research and Capacity Building, Advocacy and Outreach, and Accountability and Transitional Justice. Its core services include free direct legal support to victims of international crimes (torture, enforced disappearance, extrajudicial killing, arbitrary detention, trafficking), filing of complaints before international legal mechanisms (ICC Article 15 communications, UN Human Rights Committee complaints, domestic universal jurisdiction prosecutions), and publication of research reports and bilingual guides documenting violations and survivor rights. LFJL also runs the Ali Nouh Fund (est. 2021), which provides holistic protection to at-risk human rights defenders, and produces two podcasts — Libya Matters in English and Haqani in Arabic (currently in Season 4, focused on women activists and online violence against women).

LFJL serves four primary beneficiary segments: victims of international crimes in Libya, human rights defenders at risk, migrants and refugees subjected to crimes in Libya, and Libyan civil society organizations facing escalating repression. The organization has built a coalition operating model with international partners including REDRESS, ECCHR, FIDH, Saferworld, the Global Initiative Against Impunity, and Forensis, enabling joint legal submissions and coordinated advocacy (e.g., the 30+ organization civil society statement on the El Hishri ICC case). Quantifiable outputs include 388 research participants across 26 Libyan locations (Perceptions of Justice study, 2020–2022), 69 civil society actors interviewed for the 2023 "Suppressed and Marginalised" report, and dozens of defenders supported through the Ali Nouh Fund over five years.

The business model is a non-profit charity model. LFJL is funded entirely through charitable donations and grants, accepting contributions via CAF Donate (UK) and Donorbox (worldwide). All legal services are provided pro bono, and no fees are charged to beneficiaries. The organization faces a documented 70% funding reduction and 5+ paused projects attributed to shifts in donor priorities and the US government foreign aid suspension, directly affecting 20,000+ people. Development is channeled through a bilingual website, social media, podcasts, research publications, UN advocacy, and donor engagement platforms.

Name

Lawyers for Justice in Libya

Legal name

Lawyers for Justice in Libya

Website

https://libyanjustice.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Lawyers for Justice in Libya (LFJL) is a UK-registered human rights charity founded in 2011 that provides free legal support to victims of international crimes in Libya, files ICC and UN complaints, publishes research, and runs the Ali Nouh Fund to protect at-risk defenders.

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Product category

Human Rights Legal Advocacy

NAICS

Human Rights Organizations (813311), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities (54172)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111), International Affairs (9721)

akta.pro primary industry

Human Rights Monitoring, Documentation & Advocacy (BPADAGAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Alternative Dispute Resolution & Restorative Justice Programs (BPAIAFAL), Protection Services (GBV, Child Protection, Safeguarding) (BPADAHAF), Asylum & Refugee Status Determination (RSD) Support (BPADAHAB)

Keywords

• Human rights advocacy
• Legal aid services
• Transitional justice
• International criminal law
• Civil society support

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Charitable Donations: LFJL relies on charitable donations from individuals and organizations to fund its human rights work. The organization accepts donations through two primary platforms: CAF Donate (for UK donors) and Donorbox (for worldwide donors).

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

LFJL is a non-governmental organization and registered charity that provides free legal support to victims of international crimes (torture, enforced disappearance, extrajudicial killings, arbitrary detention, trafficking) in Libya, files complaints with international accountability mechanisms such as the ICC and UN Human Rights Committee, conducts research and publishes reports documenting human rights violations, and supports Libyan human rights defenders at risk through the Ali Nouh Fund. It engages in advocacy at the UN Human Rights Council and partners with organizations such as REDRESS, ECCHR, and FIDH to advance transformative and holistic justice.

Product overview

Lawyers for Justice in Libya (LFJL) is a Libyan and international human rights NGO pursuing transformative and holistic justice to create systemic change in Libya. The organization operates through three core programmatic areas: Research and Capacity Building, Advocacy and Outreach, and Accountability and Transitional Justice. LFJL's portfolio includes publications (research reports, guides, and advocacy materials on human rights, accountability, and civil society), two podcast series (Libya Matters and Haqani), the Ali Nouh Fund for protecting human rights defenders at risk, and the ICC Guide for Survivors to help victims understand international criminal court proceedings. The organization also conducts constitutional advocacy through its Destoori project, which includes community engagement tours across Libya.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ali Nouh Fund A holistic protection fund established to provide financial support, psychological wellbeing services, and safety assistance to Libyan human rights defenders at risk, enabling them to live in safety and dignity while continuing their work.
• Libya Matters Podcast
• Haqani Podcast An Arabic-language podcast meaning 'truthful and fair'/'the just,' sharing real stories of overcoming persecution in Libya and featuring voices of those who triumphed over oppression.
• ICC Guide for Survivors A bilingual (English/Arabic) guide co-produced with REDRESS to help survivors and affected communities understand International Criminal Court proceedings and their rights before the Court.
• Destoori (My Constitution) Project A constitutional advocacy project that included the Rehlat Watan (Journey of a Nation) tour, visiting communities across Libya to discuss and inform residents about the constitution-making process.

Quantifiable outcome

• 388 Libyans participated in research on justice perceptions across 26 locations in Libya
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

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Partnerships

40 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• REDRESScoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 June 2026LFJL and REDRESS co-produced a guide for survivors and affected communities to understand ICC proceedings and their rights before the Court. The guide is available in both English and Arabic and was developed as part of the Global Initiative Against Impunity.
• Global Initiative Against Impunity (GIAI)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 May 2026LFJL is a member of and partner with the Global Initiative Against Impunity. As part of this partnership, LFJL and REDRESS produced an ICC guide for survivors as part of the Global Initiative Against Impunity. LFJL also co-signed the civil society statement on the El Hishri ICC case.
• Libya Crimes Watch (LCW)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 May 2026LCW co-signed the civil society statement welcoming the ICC confirmation of charges hearing for Khaled Mohamed Ali El Hishri regarding crimes at Mitiga Prison, marking an important step toward justice for victims.
• Refugees in Libya (RiL)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 May 2026Refugees in Libya (RiL) co-signed the civil society statement on the El Hishri ICC case at the International Criminal Court.
• REDRESScoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 May 2026REDRESS co-signed the civil society statement on the El Hishri ICC case, joining LFJL and other organizations in calling for justice for victims of detention crimes in Libya before the ICC.
• 50 out of manyminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 May 202650 out of many co-signed the civil society statement on the El Hishri ICC case at the International Criminal Court.
• ABOLISH FRONTEX ITALIAminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 May 2026ABOLISH FRONTEX ITALIA co-signed the civil society statement on the El Hishri ICC case.
• Alarme Phone SaharaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 May 2026Alarme Phone Sahara co-signed the civil society statement on the El Hishri ICC case.
• All Included AmsterdamminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 May 2026All Included Amsterdam co-signed the civil society statement on the El Hishri ICC case.
• Alma community therapiesminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 May 2026Alma community therapies co-signed the civil society statement on the El Hishri ICC case.
• Coalition for the El Hiblu 3minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 May 2026Coalition for the El Hiblu 3 co-signed the civil society statement on the El Hishri ICC case.
• Community Peacemaker Teams - Aegean Migrant SolidarityminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 May 2026Community Peacemaker Teams - Aegean Migrant Solidarity co-signed the civil society statement on the El Hishri ICC case.
• CONVENZIONE DIRITTI NEL MEDITERRANEOminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 May 2026CONVENZIONE DIRITTI NEL MEDITERRANEO co-signed the civil society statement on the El Hishri ICC case.
• DakiniminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 May 2026Dakini co-signed the civil society statement on the El Hishri ICC case.
• de:criminalize e.V.minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 May 2026de:criminalize e.V. co-signed the civil society statement on the El Hishri ICC case.
• Iuventa CrewminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 May 2026Iuventa Crew co-signed the civil society statement on the El Hishri ICC case.
• IUVENTA Jugend Rettet e.V.minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 May 2026IUVENTA Jugend Rettet e.V. co-signed the civil society statement on the El Hishri ICC case.
• Legal Centre LesvosminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 May 2026Legal Centre Lesvos co-signed the civil society statement on the El Hishri ICC case.
• LIMINALminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 May 2026LIMINAL co-signed the civil society statement on the El Hishri ICC case.
• Louise MichelminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 May 2026Louise Michel co-signed the civil society statement on the El Hishri ICC case.
• Maldusa ProjectminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 May 2026Maldusa Project co-signed the civil society statement on the El Hishri ICC case.
• Malta Migration ArchiveminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 May 2026Malta Migration Archive co-signed the civil society statement on the El Hishri ICC case.
• medico international e.V.minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 May 2026medico international e.V. co-signed the civil society statement on the El Hishri ICC case.
• MEDITERRANEA Saving HumansminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 May 2026MEDITERRANEA Saving Humans co-signed the civil society statement on the El Hishri ICC case.
• MELITEAminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 May 2026MELITEA co-signed the civil society statement on the El Hishri ICC case.
• OLTREMANI Italia - We Activate HumanityminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 May 2026OLTREMANI Italia - We Activate Humanity co-signed the civil society statement on the El Hishri ICC case.
• PRO ASYLminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 May 2026PRO ASYL co-signed the civil society statement on the El Hishri ICC case.
• r42 Sail and RescueminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 May 2026r42 Sail and Rescue co-signed the civil society statement on the El Hishri ICC case.
• Sea-EyeminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 May 2026Sea-Eye co-signed the civil society statement on the El Hishri ICC case.
• Sea-Watch e.V.minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 May 2026Sea-Watch e.V. co-signed the civil society statement on the El Hishri ICC case.
• SOS Humanity e.V.minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 May 2026SOS Humanity e.V. co-signed the civil society statement on the El Hishri ICC case.
• STOP BORDER VIOLENCEminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 May 2026STOP BORDER VIOLENCE co-signed the civil society statement on the El Hishri ICC case.
• United4RescueminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 May 2026United4Rescue co-signed the civil society statement on the El Hishri ICC case.
• WatchTheMed Alarm PhoneminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 May 2026WatchTheMed Alarm Phone co-signed the civil society statement on the El Hishri ICC case.
• ForensiscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 January 2025LFJL co-produced the documentary film 'Escaping Libya's Detention Industry' with Forensis as part of broader efforts to advance justice for crimes against migrants in Libya and expose structures that fuel systemic violence.
• REDRESScoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 November 2023REDRESS and LFJL jointly filed a complaint before the UN Human Rights Committee on behalf of an Eritrean migrant (M.T.) who was trafficked and subjected to torture, forced labor, and enforced disappearance in Libya in 2015. The complaint argues Libya violated the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.
• European Center for Constitutional and Human Rights (ECCHR)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 June 2022ECCHR, LFJL, and FIDH filed a Communication to the ICC Office of the Prosecutor under Article 15 of the Rome Statute addressing grave crimes against migrants, refugees, and asylum seekers in Libya, requesting urgent investigation.
• International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 June 2022ECCHR, LFJL, and FIDH jointly filed an Article 15 Communication to the ICC OTP addressing crimes against migrants and refugees in Libya and requesting urgent investigation into these crimes.
• SaferworldcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 February 2022LFJL collaborated with Saferworld on the 'Enshrining Impunity: A decade of international engagement in Libya' report published in February 2022. The report reflects on how international actors have exacerbated the human cost of Libya's conflicts and calls on the international community to refocus efforts on a human rights-based approach.
• Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies (CIHRS)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 March 2013LFJL and CIHRS co-hosted a side event 'The Long Road Ahead: The Struggle for Human Rights and Democracy in Libya' at the 22nd UN Human Rights Council session in March 2013. The organizations collaborate on advocacy and civil society engagement.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Human Rights Watch: Human Rights Watch is a global human rights organization producing country reports, including on Libya, and engaging with international mechanisms. It overlaps with LFJL on Libya accountability work but at a much broader, multi-country scale.
• Amnesty International: Amnesty International is a global human rights organization conducting research and advocacy, including on Libya. It overlaps with LFJL on Libya-specific documentation, transitional justice, and migrant rights, but operates as a broad multi-country incumbent rather than a Libya specialist.

Direct peers

• Global Initiative Against Impunity (GIAI): GIAI is a Geneva-based coalition supporting national and international accountability efforts. LFJL is a partner member, and GIAI co-produced the ICC survivor guide — sharing the international-criminal-accountability focus.
• Refugees in Libya (RiL): Refugees in Libya is a Tripoli-based NGO advocating for the rights of migrants, refugees, and asylum seekers in Libya. It co-signed the El Hishri ICC civil society statement with LFJL and shares the migrants/refugees rights and Libya focus.
• REDRESS: REDRESS is a London-based international human rights organization that pursues strategic litigation, UN complaints, and ICC interventions on behalf of torture and international-crime survivors. It is LFJL's most frequent co-filer (e.g., UN HRC complaint for M.T., ICC survivor guide, El Hishri civil society statement), sharing the same victims-of-international-crimes mandate and legal toolkit.
• International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH): FIDH is a Paris-based federation of 200+ human rights organizations that conducts international litigation and advocacy before the ICC and UN. FIDH co-signed the Article 15 communication with LFJL and ECCHR, and shares the international-crimes accountability mandate.
• Libya Crimes Watch: Libya Crimes Watch is a Libya-focused NGO documenting human rights violations and supporting accountability. It co-signed the El Hishri ICC civil society statement with LFJL, sharing the Libya-specific international-crimes documentation mandate.
• European Center for Constitutional and Human Rights (ECCHR): ECCHR is a Berlin-based legal NGO that files criminal complaints and Article 15 ICC communications on international crimes. ECCHR jointly filed the Article 15 communication on crimes against migrants in Libya with LFJL and FIDH, making it a direct litigation peer operating the same legal-strategy model.
• Saferworld: Saferworld is a UK-registered peacebuilding NGO that works on conflict and security policy. It co-authored the 'Enshrining Impunity' report with LFJL and shares a focus on international actors' role in Libya.

Regional players

• Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies (CIHRS): CIHRS is a Cairo-based regional human rights organization focused on MENA advocacy and UN engagement. CIHRS has co-hosted UN Human Rights Council side events with LFJL since 2013, sharing a regional human rights mandate and UN-advocacy model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/libyanjustice
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCdlB1HocefHAQADGhdRAs8A/playlists
• Facebookfacebook.com/LibyanJustice
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lawyers-for-justice-in-libya

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

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