Figure 8: Ever arrested during raids Yes 32% No 68% Assistance given to Members by GALZ during and after raids Whenever a raid would take place, GALZ would do the best it could to locate injured members and offer assitance, ranging from medical attention to counselling and legal support, depending on existing needs. Because of its good relations with many strategic civil society actors, GALZ is in a position to acquire multiple services for members. “Support organisations have been quick to assist us well, and tend to respond quickly when we get in touch with them. The last time we were raided, we were able to secure medical attention from one of our partners for those in need within an hour or two. Unfortunately, in the immediate chaos following a raid, some members would disappear too quickly without receiving necessary medical attention, which they would have 19 An Assessment of the impact of state sanctioned and unsanctioned raids on GALZ premises and gatherings