Approach

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Approach

Rights Initiative’s co-creation services shape rights-based narratives to increase the resources of civil society activists to advocate for economic and social rights.

The narrative of human rights cuts across gender, climate, economic and social justice. Rights Initiative looks at human rights from a political economy perspective. Our human rights based approach prompts deeper analysis of the structural causes and abuses of power obstructing human rights. Entrenched economic inequalities are often rooted in (post) colonial exploitation. The politics behind financing public services are often hidden from the public eye. Power relations influence decision making around resource mobilization and public spending.

In democratic societies, states can be held accountable and the judiciary can enforce governments to provide the means to advance human rights. We are inspired by people who stand up for their rights. Social movements, rights-based organizations and progressive media often speak truth to power. They are key in exposing power relations and in redirecting financial flows to advance economic and social rights. Grant writing is our strength. Quality and impact are our main drivers. Our co-creation services include:

  • Networking Connecting rights-based organizations around the world to learn from each other and build consortia.
  • Fundraising Co-creating and formulating project proposals, concept notes, funding strategies, donor mapping and programme development.
  • Advising Organizational and strategic review, advocacy strategy design, institutional strengthening, theory of change and impact evaluation.
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