Our four programme areas offer a spectrum of support to marginalised and vulnerable communities, as well as to targeted sectors of society whose human and constitutional rights are being violated:

We shape partnerships with organisations and formations that are respected for their ongoing contribution and resilience, as well as with new and emerging initiatives that require support. Our work spans a broad spectrum – from responding to rights violations of individuals through to work for systemic change. Each programme uses a mix of delivery methods:

  • Rights awareness raising, violation prevention, campaigning, advocacy, knowledge building including exchange visits and convenings for learning and solidarity
  • Partnering with local civil society formations to address individual cases while supporting a collective approach when patterns of violation become apparent, including class actions when appropriate
  • Research and policy development, including community-based data collection.
A key feature of our programming is cross-programme collaboration, with one such example being our human rights school clubs that are implemented and supported by both our Community Engagement and Gender Justice programmes.