Frontline Insights: how to enable social change through grassroots activism
Democracy and human rights are increasingly under attack around the globe. More than ever, we need dedicated local leaders and organisations to stand up for their communities and push for positive change. But what do they need to do their work? openDemocracy and the Fund for Global Human Rights have collaborated on a series exploring how funders and other allies can help grassroots activists to make a lasting difference.
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Published in: Frontline InsightsThis Liberian lawyer has withstood presidents, multinationals and militiasAlfred Brownell, head of environment law campaigners Green Advocates, has just won the Goldman Environmental Award....
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