Great conversation moderated by Jennifer Davidson in Vienna today on child-centered policies for children who encounter the justice system. Policymakers agree: new policies and tools must involve meaningful consultations with the children themselves and their communities.

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We're delighted to welcome our new CEO and president, Gabriela Bucher, on her first day! 🧡 She's shared a message about her commitment to upholding human rights and the vitality of grassroots activism today. Watch it in full: bit.ly/3WHuQPL

We just announced our third cohort of #LegalEmpowerment grantees! Check out the full list: bit.ly/3rKki7r

LEF grantee Instituto Preservar is using climate change litigation to protect our planet—and the Amazon rainforest—through community-based #LegalEmpowerment. Learn more: globalhumanrights.org/commentary/leg…

The Mott Foundation has been proud to help launch and support the efforts of the Legal Empowerment Fund, a program of The Fund for Global Human Rights. See the 42 grassroots groups that are part of LEF’s third round of funding.

The Mott Foundation has been proud to help launch and support the efforts of the Legal Empowerment Fund, a program of the Fund for Global Human Rights. See the 42 grassroots groups that are part of LEF’s third round of funding.

As protests rise around the world, so do government crackdowns. Activists are tracking the patterns of techniques governments use to punish assembly and expression. Brandee M. Butler of @fundhumanrights says the data can help keep protest rights safe. justsecurity.org/87896/the-righ…

As #ClimateWeekNYC begins, many of the people most affected by #climatechange will be left out of the conversation. It is critical that we center climate change solutions around grassroots #justice and include the perspectives of those on the frontlines. #TheVoicesWeNeed

Breakfast Panel: Advancing Legal Empowerment to Address Systemic Injustices & Protect Rights/ Empoderamiento jurídico para enfrentar las injusticias sistémicas y proteger los derechos. 📗 Agenda: cadonorsforum.org/en/2023agenda/ Tinker Foundation The Fund for Global Human Rights Namati

Join us on October 25 for the global launch of the 2023 WJP Rule of Law Index! Learn more about the rule of law trends this year in 142 countries and jurisdictions, including Kuwait and Montenegro for the first time. Register now: worldjusticeproject.org/news-register-…

Standing room only at the legal empowerment panel this morning at #CADF2023! Activists and donors explored the importance of access to justice in the region, building the legal empowerment movement, and why long-term and trust-based support is key for grassroots groups.

Activistas entre ellas nuestra directora Benilda Batzin y donantes exploraron la importancia del acceso a la justicia en la región, la construcción del movimiento de empoderamiento legal, basado en la confianza es clave para los grupos de base. #CADF2023

📢The Legal Empowerment Fund (LEF) has announced a call for expressions of interest focused on land and environmental justice groups based in Southeast Asia. Full criteria and information on how to apply: fghr.fluxx.io/apply/lef-eoi-… #LegalEmpowerment⚖️

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🚨 We just launched a new call for expressions of interest from groups using #legalempowerment strategies to advance land and environmental justice in Southeast Asia. Full criteria and information on how to apply: fghr.fluxx.io/apply/lef-eoi-…

Our latest call for expressions of interest focuses on organizations using legal empowerment strategies to pursue land and environmental justice in Southeast Asia. Learn more and apply: globalhumanrights.org/updates/lef-la…

The LEF is seeking an outstanding communications and outreach professional to expand our public presence and help build the global movement for grassroots legal empowerment. Full job description and information on how to apply: bit.ly/lefcomms