The Center for Women's Law & Legal Services of Peking University was established in December 1995. The Center is a non-profit, non-governmental organization that is the first of its kind in China, devoted to providing legal aid and studying women's rights. It is committed to defending women's rights by providing legal aid services to women in need. We aim at increasing women's awareness of their rights and improving their ability to protect such rights. We also carry out studies on major problems faced by women in asserting their rights. Our ultimate goal is to further the cause of women's rights by improving the legal system.

Tasks:

1. Provide legal consultations free of charge to women across the nation, answer questions posted via letters, e-mails, telephone calls and visits;
2. Undertake complex cases involving problems typically faced by women in asserting their rights and provide legal aid to indigent women;
3. Prepare research reports on major issues concerning women's rights, and submit suggestions and proposals to the legislative, executive and judicial branches that would further improve the legal system in areas related to women's rights;
4. Cooperate with experts, scholars, legal institutions and universities in discussing theories and practice related to legal aid services for women and protection of women's rights; and
5. Work with the media in educating women about their legal rights and improving their ability to safeguard their rights.  Also, enhance public awareness about women's rights and legal aid services.