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THE
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CENTER

The Vance Center provides pro bono legal representation to civil society organizations worldwide, engaging hundreds of law firms and lawyers across borders to expand access to justice and support an ethically active legal profession.

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Areas Of Practice

We provide high-quality, pro bono legal representation worldwide to dozens of NGOs and international governmental bodies across four programmatic areas: the environment, human rights and access to justice, institutional integrity, and public interest reporting.

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Our Initiatives

The Vance Center implements innovative initiatives designed to provide systemic support for public interest law, strengthen a global culture of pro bono practice, and reduce barriers to a more diverse, equitable legal field.

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June 23, 2025

Vance Center Welcomes New Pro Bono Legal Manager

The Vance Center is pleased to welcome Pedro Villegas as our new Pro Bono Legal Manager.

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June 20, 2025

Vance Center Submits Amicus Brief to Inter-American Court in Forced Sterilization Case in Peru

The amicus brief argues that Peru's forced sterilization of Celia Edith Ramos Durand violated her right to free, prior, and informed consent.

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June 20, 2025

El Vance Center presenta Amicus Curiae ante la Corte IDH en un caso de esterilización forzada en Perú

El amicus sostiene que la esterilización forzada de Celia Edith Ramos Durand en Perú violó su derecho al consentimiento libre, previo e informado.

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