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Strengthening Civil Society

Supporting the use of the law and human rights based approaches.
This programme is currently closed. Future open round opportunities will be posted on this website, as well as in our e-newsletter and on our social media. Please note that this programme funds within the UK only.

Case studies

JustRight Scotland

JustRight Scotland is one of the 'hub' organisations we have funded to offer legal advice and expertise to and collaborate with civil society organisations that want to explore using the law as a tool for social change.

Rights & Security International

To use legal action to address racial and religious discrimination caused by Prevent, the UK Government’s counter-terrorism strategy.

Friends, Families and Travellers

To use law and human rights based approaches to tackle widespread discrimination and disadvantage experienced by Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities in the UK
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Latest news & blog

25 September 2024

Our Strengthening Civil Society programme is looking for an evaluator
4 March 2024

Uncovering the harms of Prevent: an update from Rights & Security International

Jacob Smith, Rights & Security International
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Recent resources

27 June 2024

Challenging racial injustice in the criminal justice system in the UK: A history of legal action 1975-2020

Adam Elliott-Cooper and Dr Kojo Koram
What role has the law played in challenging racial injustice within the UK criminal justice system during the late 20th and early 21st centuries?
25 November 2019

Transforming lives through law

Jacqui Kinghan and Lisa Vanhala
Ten examples of civil society organisations using the law for social change. Includes organisations from different sectors deploying a range of legal tools and tactics.
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