PILnet is a global non-profit organization that connects the legal profession around the world to ensure that law works for all.

Joined January 2012
Huge congratulations to South African jurist Navi Pillay on receiving the 2026 #NobelPeacePrize! A true giant in international law, she continues to inspire us all with her tireless work defending human rights & justice across the globe. 📸 credit Al Jazeera
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Behind every major milestone from this past year is a team that made it happen. In our annual report, we’re taking a moment to appreciate the hard work, key learnings, and growth that defined our year. Have a look:shorturl.at/G4yH5
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Join our 2026 U.S. Refugee Rights #ProBono Pitching Roundtable and hear directly from nonprofits and refugee-led organizations about their legal needs. Register here: us06web.zoom.us/.../reg.../b… now to receive the Project Catalogue on October 15 so your team can prepare. @Refugees
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Can't join us in Cape Town this year? You can now register to participate virtually in selected live-streamed sessions. As a virtual participant, you have full access to the Whova conference app, where you can engage fully: pilnet.formstack.com/forms/r…
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We are seeking a new team member to join as Programs & Operations Manager/Director to support our work in Hong Kong & contribute to the development & implementation of our programs & operations. Visit our website to find out more & apply before October 9: pilnet.org/careers/
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Each year, the #PILnetGlobalForum brings together lawyers, in-house counsel & bar associations with representatives of #CSOs & academia from around the world to discuss how to best use pro bono & public interest lawyering to support nonprofit & #CSOs pilnet.formstack.com/forms/r…
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Legal #support can play an important role well before an environmental dispute reaches court. Early #legal input can help organisations assess risks, preserve evidence, strengthen #advocacy strategies, and identify appropriate #accountability pathways. @naturaljustice
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So how can we strengthen legal support for African civil society organisations & communities working on environmental accountability, particularly in politically and commercially sensitive contexts? And what role can lawyers, clearinghouses, #CSOs, and other intermediaries play?
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Join our upcoming session: Strengthening Legal Support for Community-Led Environmental Accountability. We’re bringing together legal experts, #CSOs, and community advocates to reimagine access to justice in sensitive contexts.
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#Resources Are you a nonprofit facing growing challenges opening and managing bank accounts – especially when relocating due to conflict, shrinking civic space, or restrictive regulations? We are sharing this simple one-page Banking guide to help you: pilnet.org/resource/banking-…
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We exist to ensure NGOs have access to quality pro bono legal support & therefore we have a unique view of the primary issues, drivers & needs. We are sharing the data we’ve collected & the trends we are seeing in US nonprofits during a funder-only event: shorturl.at/5ptCmsector's
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Join us on September 30th for our latest Refugee Rights #ProBono Pitching Roundtable! Hear directly from #refugeeled organizations (RLOs) and NGOs in Asia-Pacific actively looking for pro bono partners: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi…
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PILnet partners with funders, law firms & other institutions working to support the nonprofit sector. We serve not only as a connector & convener, but also as a thought-partner with a unique vantage point of the space between nonprofits and their funders: pilnet.org/what-funders-real…
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Hong Kong has taken an important step forward in reviewing its child sexual abuse laws, supported by dedicated social purpose organizations and pro bono legal research. Read the full story of an interesting pro bono collaboration: pilnet.org/justice-for-survi…
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FINAL CALL: Early bird rates for the PILnet Global Forum end TOMORROW. Happening in Cape Town, South Africa from November 10–12. These three days could change how you think about pro bono, how you use it & with whom you create this change with: pilnet.formstack.com/forms/r…
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We’re proud to share that two of our colleagues have been appointed to the Refugee Advisory Group to the Consultations on Resettlement and Complementary Pathways (CRCP). Find out more about what this appointment means to them and what they will be doing: pilnet.org/putting-legal-acc…
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We are excited to announce that we have two open vacancies for East Africa! Visit our website to learn more about what these roles entail and how to apply: pilnet.org/careers 📅 Both applications are due on September 17, 2026.
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Only 64 days until the #2026PILnetGlobalForum! Ready for 3 days of learning, sharing & networking? Check out our Welcome Guide for venue details, transport tips, event management info & key highlights:shorturl.at/qYg7X @EPF_SouthAfrica @Probono_Org
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PILnet is growing! We’re very pleased to welcome new members of the PILnet team - Mariam Dirdiri, Ogorchuwku Ozor and Pedro Rosário, who will be working with our Forced Displacement program and the Global Clearinghouse. Read more about them here: pilnet.org/about/who-we-are/…
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How do law firms turn a commitment to #probono into a structured, sustainable practice? #AsiaProBono Consortium’s Q3 2026 roundtable will bring together leaders from local law firms across Asia to share practical experiences. More info on poster below. 🔗eventbrite.com/e/q3-asia-pro…
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