More than 200 men and women recieved Legal assistance through a Mobile Legal Aid Clinic organized by PODA from 28 to 30 April 2026 at France Colony, F-7, Islamabad. A team of five lawyers provided free legal aid, assistance, and counseling to vulnerable communities, especially women and youth of Christian community.

More than 200 individuals approached the clinic seeking redressal of their grievances. PODA’s legal team, including Ms. Farah Naz Awan, Mr. Khawaja Zahid Nasim, Ms. Aiman Zahra, Mr. Attiq ur Rasool (Advocate), and Mr. Nisar (Advocate), provided legal advice, referrals to relevant institutions, and raised awareness on fundamental rights and legal procedures.

Special focus was given to the Christian Marriage (Amendment) Act 2025, which now sets the minimum marriageable age at 18 years for both parties. Informational brochures were also distributed to enhance community awareness.

The initiative was widely appreciated by community members, highlighting the importance of doorstep legal services. At the end of the Mobile Legal Aid Clinic, Ms. Sameena Nazir, Executive Director of PODA, and Mr. M. Afief Shakir, General Secretary, assured the community of their commitment to addressing the civic issues raised during the three-day clinic. In the presence of participants from France Colony, it was also agreed that a Mohalla Committee would be formed to collectively address concerns related to legal identity, sanitation, and other community issues.

This clinic was supported by National Endowment for Democracy (NED).