About us

Legal Network for the Protection of Democracy (PMVD) is a civil society initiative based in Slovenia that provides legal support to individuals and organisations facing human rights violations, abuses of power, and restrictions of civic space. Established in 2021 by a consortium of four NGOs, PMVD was created in response to growing threats to the rule of law, democratic standards, freedom of expression, and the right to protest. We work at both national and local levels to ensure that fundamental rights are protected in practice, especially for those who face legal pressure because of their public, civic, or activist engagement.

Our work combines direct legal assistance, strategic litigation, legal analysis of legislation and public policies, and public advocacy. We support people and civil society organisations in court proceedings, challenge systemic violations of rights, and respond to harmful laws and practices that undermine democracy. A strong focus of our work is the protection of vulnerable groups, media freedom, the right to peaceful assembly, access to justice, and the defence of the public interest.

Alongside legal action, we invest in strengthening legal literacy and civic empowerment. Through trainings, public events, and educational formats, we help people better understand their rights, legal remedies, and the functioning of the legal system. By building a broad network of lawyers, experts, and partner organisations, we aim to reduce power imbalances between individuals and institutions, and to contribute to a more open, democratic, and rights-based society where the rule of law is not just a principle on paper, but a lived reality.