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The Centre for Public Interest Law (CEPIL) is a rights based non-governmental not for profit organization established in 1999 and incorporated under the Companies Code 1963 (Act 179) as a company limited by guarantee.

CEPIL was born out of joint efforts by two other NGOs - the Integrated Social Development Center (ISODEC) and the Third World Network (TWN) and currently operates as an affiliate of ISODEC. It was established with the main aim of using the law as a tool to make justice accessible and affordable to poor and marginalized communities and individuals. The Center also aims at making government and private actors accountable for their actions or inactions which adversely advert individuals and communities.

Mission Statement

To continually strive for justice and fairness especially for the poor and marginalised in society by working to improve democratic governance, rule of law and ensuring accountability of public and private actors through advocacy, litigation, social mobilisation and research.