Helping a new mother escape domestic abuse and secure legal protection

Alice came to Hong Kong from Pakistan on a dependent visa after marrying her husband. Soon after arriving, she became pregnant—and the abuse began. Her husband and in-laws were verbally and physically violent. Despite support from a social worker, her repeated reports to the police were ignored.

Six months later, Alice fled the home and gave birth to her son alone. The threats didn’t stop—her husband warned he would take the baby and even made death threats. With her visa about to expire and no income, Alice had no idea how to protect herself or her child. She didn’t speak English and had no legal support.

That’s when Alice found Equal Justice. Through CLIX, our pro bono matching portal, we connected her with lawyers who are helping her file for divorce, apply for legal aid, report domestic abuse, and request a visa extension on compassionate grounds.

Within weeks, Alice had a legal team behind her—helping her understand her rights and take action.

CLIX gave Alice more than just legal help. It gave her a way forward.