Civic Rights

The Civic Rights Cluster works to protect the rights and freedoms that enable people to participate fully in public life, hold governments accountable, and defend democracy. Through strategic litigation, advocacy, research, and public engagement, we challenge threats to civic space, democratic governance, digital rights, and the safety of human rights defenders across Southern Africa.

Impact.

OPEN CIVIC SPACE

Protecting the rights to speak, organise and protest across Southern Africa.

ACCOUNTABLE GOVERNANCE

Advancing constitutionalism, democratic oversight and the rule of law.

DIGITAL FREEDOMS

Defending internet freedom, access to information and online expression.

Media.