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JUST LAUNCHED: Lifeline consortium releases new resource for civil society
Thousands of civil society organizations worldwide find themselves operating in environments where their ability to freely assemble, associate, and express themselves is severely restricted. To support organizations facing these obstacles to fundamental freedoms, the Lifeline Embattled CSO Assistance Fund – a Freedom House-led consortium of 7 international non-governmental organizations supported by 19 governments – is releasing the Advocacy in Restricted Spaces Toolkit. The Toolkit is a new and practical resource that
emphasizes that advocacy is possible even in highly restrictive spaces.
Placing the advocacy planning process within the context of risk assessment and mitigation, the Advocacy in Restricted Spaces Toolkit is intended to be used by grassroots, national, and regional civil society organizations that aim to engage in advocacy in restrictive environments. The Toolkit includes examples and perspectives on mobilization opportunities for democratic progress. The Toolkit provides real-world examples of how civil society can be effective even under significant duress.
In the era of COVID-19 restrictions, the tactics and case studies included in the Toolkit are perhaps even more relevant as growing numbers of civil society organizations find themselves operating in increasingly restrictive space where traditional advocacy tactics may no longer be feasible. The Toolkit is able to provide organizations with a new look at their operating environments to see what opportunities for advocacy still exist.
About Lifeline:
The Lifeline Fund for Embattled CSOs provides emergency financial assistance to civil society organizations (CSOs) under threat or attack, as well as rapid response advocacy and resiliency grants to support CSOs in responding to broader threats against civic space.
To help Lifeline spread the word about this new advocacy resource, check out our Social Media Press Kit.
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