Just Societies

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We connect with racialised and marginalised communities so they can meaningfully shape policies and decisions that affect their lives, and challenge discriminatory laws and narratives.

Just Societies

Global movements are rising to confront systemic injustices faced by racialised and marginalised communities. However, this progress faces significant backlash, with anti-rights, anti-gender, and racist agendas gaining political traction and threatening the space for equity-driven action. This exacerbates what is often called a “crisis of representation” in many democracies, restricting marginalised groups’ ability to influence our shared futures positively. The very concept of diversity is increasingly under attack. It is urgent that we protect and expand the space for those advocating justice, equality and rights -especially those targeted because of their identity. In the coming years, we will deepen our connections with these communities, enhance our understanding of their needs and threats, and integrate social justice considerations across our programs to strengthen our support. 

  • Learning communities: Connect with groups on the national level to increase understanding of emerging trends and their impact on them, facilitate exchange on signals and tactics, and support coordinated actions with global initiatives to protect spaces for action.
  • Amplified voices: Co-develop new tools and models that elevate marginalised voices and advocate for resourcing and influence of these groups within all areas of our work.
  • Inclusive engagement: Enhance processes and practices to ensure sustained, inclusive, and meaningful engagement of marginalised communities in different policymaking areas.
  • Legal empowerment: Provide targeted knowledge-sharing sessions, particularly across Europe, to empower groups in effectively using European law to defend their spaces for action.
  • Challenge harmful policies: Collaborate within coalitions to prepare legal arguments against new types of restrictions, advocate against harmful policies and legislation while actively countering damaging narratives.