Legal aid
If you’re struggling with a legal matter in poland as a migrant; whether it is involved with your stay in poland, residence permit application or anything else, we will connect you with organisations or lawyers that will help providing you with legal advice and guide you through legal matters. If you would like us to review your case and provide you with a list of organisations tailored to your needs, please fill in the contact form. List of organsiations below.
Fundacja Polskie Forum Migracyjne
“We help everyone, regardless of their country of origin, gender, ethnic background, nationality, religion, creed, worldview, disability, sexual orientation, or age. Our support is free of charge.”
Based in warsaw, Polskie forum migracyjne provides immense legal and career support to migrants, including legal aid (lawyers, legiliastion advisors, career counselling, business start ups and tax advisors) career counseling, caseworking (health, education, administrative issues), psychological support, and more.
languages: Ukrainian, Russian, English, Belarusian, Dari, Pashto (interprets availables).
Stowarzyszenie interwencji prawnej
“We offer free of charge legal support for migrants in the fields of migration, asylum and human rights, discrimination, etc.”
Operating remotely and in warsaw, Stowarzyszenie interwencji prawnej is a great option, particularly for those facing deportation, refugees, and asylum seekers. They provide everything from appeal against the decision of the Head of the Office for Foreigner and case interventions to language suport (during visits to the doctor, when submitting the application, interviewing at the voivodship office), as well as labour cosultations, asylum, detention, racism and discrimination, migation, and more. An organisation that aims to inform you of your rights, and protect them.
Centrum Pomocy Prawnej im. Haliny Nieć
“Free legal aid for socially marginalized people whose rights and freedoms are violated, development of democracy, dissemination and promoting the idea of respect for human rights and the rule of law, as well as shaping civil society and promoting legal culture in Poland.”
Centrum Pomocy Prawnej im. Haliny Nieć is a non-governmental public benefit organization founded in Krakow in 2002. For 23 years, CPPHN has been working to protect human rights, primarily by providing free legal assistance to groups at risk of social exclusion and discrimination, including the poor, victims of domestic violence, foreigners, and refugees. It monitors compliance with human rights standards,
undertakes legal interventions and advocacy, and implements research and educational projects. The Center also works to combat human and child trafficking by organizing social campaigns and providing legal support to victims.
Helsińska Fundacja Praw Człowieka
“We are the oldest and most experienced Polish non-governmental organization dedicated to the protection of human rights. We operate nationally, at the European Union level, and in countries across Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and the Caucasus.”
operating in warsaw and remotly, Helsińska Fundacja Praw Człowieka is among the most well-established organisations in poland, specialising in humn rights issues like: the right to due process, migrations, freedom from torture, freedom of speech, police violence, equality and dsicrimination, Polish-belarussian border interventions, education and more.
Centrum Wsparcia Imigrantów i Imigrantek
“We are the oldest and most experienced Polish non-governmental organization dedicated to the protection of human rights. We operate nationally, at the European Union level, and in countries across Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and the Caucasus.”
operating in warsaw and remotly, Helsińska Fundacja Praw Człowieka is among the most well-established organisations in poland, specialising in humn rights issues like: the right to due process, migrations, freedom from torture, freedom of speech, police violence, equality and dsicrimination, Polish-belarussian border interventions, education and more.
Fundacja dialog
“The aim and mission of the is dialogue expressed in love for others and transforming society into a community in which human rights and dignity are respected.”
Operating in Białystok, Łomża, Fundacja dialog offers assistance in dealing with official matters, job and housing searches, translations, and contacts with institutions, as well as Legal advice on residence legalization, labor law, and other legal issues.
Fundacja na Rzecz Państwa Prawa
“The rule of law is a cornerstone of every society based on respect for the individual, protection of human rights, freedom and democracy.”
Operating in lublin fundacja na rzecz panstwa prawa focus on free legal education and providing free legal aid to migrants and refugees
Caritas Polska
“Caritas Polska is the largest social organization in Poland. For over 34 years, it has been providing assistance around the world, working daily to help the poor and marginalized.”
Caritas Polska is the largest organistaion providing assistance for migrants in poland. covering areas such as accommodation with meals, career counseling and administrative support, psychological assistance, integration activities (workshops, trips, summer camps, cultural events, team-building meetings), general and professional Polish language courses, computer courses and basic digital skills, educational training (first aid, elderly care, counteracting violence and discrimination), and much more.
NOMADA
“The aim and mission of the is dialogue expressed in love for others and transforming society into a community in which human rights and dignity are respected.”
Operating in wroclaw, Nomada is a sizable organisation specialising in multiple aspect of support such as Case working, Community Sponsorship, Worker’s rights, POBO – Community Spot, Projects, Advocacy and Building Safer Communities
