From Legal Power to Collective Action
Partner organisation
(Re)Claim
An organization that develops legal advocacy strategies to advance social and racial justice.
Countries
France (Paris and Lyon regions)
Duration
21 months
(Jan 2026 – Oct 2027)
Thematics
Institutional/structural
racism,
Youth
Types of action
Coalition building/strengthening
Legal/public awareness
Legal assistance
Research
Educational activities
Capacity building
About the Project
The project aims to increase the individual and collective capacity of
young men and their families, who are directly affected by discriminatory
police practices, to defend themselves against these practices, highlight
their discriminatory nature, and contribute to putting an end to them.
Activities
- A resource kit to strengthen collective self-defense against discriminatory practices
- Workshops on rights awareness using participatory and peer-learning methodologies
- Training of paralegals to effectively support people in challenging these illegal practices
- Collaborative legal self-defense workshops to develop defense strategies
- Community of practice for paralegals and community activists in the field
- Collaborative documentation of discriminatory practices
- Ongoing participatory evaluation, both immediate and long-term.
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