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USAID and Ombudsman Institute partner to expand access to free legal aid via hotline service AKIPRESS.COM - The Institute of Ombudsman and USAID announced their partnership to expand access of people in Kyrgyzstan to free legal aid via the 115 hotline service. Under the two-year partnership, the USAID Jigerduu Jarandar project will support additional five legal experts – three in Bishkek and two in the southern region. These lawyers will provide free legal consultations through the 115 hotline and strengthen the institute’s work in this area. “USAID is proud to partner with the Ombudsman to expand the quantity and quality of legal services provided through the hotline. Our cooperation in strengthening and promoting the Hotline 115 will open a new chapter in our joint efforts to ensure that every Kyrgyz citizen has the opportunity to receive consultations from a lawyer,” said Ms. Alder Bartlett, Acting USAID Mission Director.

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