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LEF Awards $1.052 Million to Grassroots Groups Advancing Climate Justice in Southeast Asia

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The LEF’s latest cohort of grantee partners includes 26 grassroots groups using innovative legal empowerment strategies to pursue climate justice in Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, and the Philippines.

December 6, 2024
Reflections from the Field: Grassroots Activism in Morocco
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Reflections from the Field: Grassroots Activism in Morocco

December 5, 2024
Coal versus Communities: Voices from the Nuclear and Coal-Free Bataan Movement
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Coal versus Communities: Voices from the Nuclear and Coal-Free Bataan Movement

November 21, 2024
New Research: Youth Digital Engagement in India
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New Research: Youth Digital Engagement in India

November 15, 2024
Defending Civic Space Against “Foreign Agent” Laws: How Should Donors Respond?
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Defending Civic Space Against “Foreign Agent” Laws: How Should Donors Respond?

November 13, 2024
A Message of Hope From Our President and CEO
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A Message of Hope From Our President and CEO

November 7, 2024

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LEF Awards $1.052 Million To Grassroots Groups Advancing Climate Justice In Southeast Asia
Updates

LEF Awards $1.052 Million to Grassroots Groups Advancing Climate Justice in Southeast Asia

December 6, 2024
Legal Empowerment Fund
A Message Of Hope From Our President And CEO
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A Message of Hope From Our President and CEO

November 7, 2024
Philippe Ruvunangiza Wins 2024 Civil Courage Prize
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Philippe Ruvunangiza Wins 2024 Civil Courage Prize

November 1, 2024

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New Research: Youth Digital Engagement In India
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New Research: Youth Digital Engagement in India

November 15, 2024
Grantee Partner Spotlight: The Save For Justice Initiative With Just Like My Child Foundation
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Grantee Partner Spotlight: The Save for Justice Initiative with Just Like My Child Foundation

September 18, 2024
Legal Empowerment Fund
Reforming The Moudawana: The Fight For Women’s Rights In Morocco
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Reforming the Moudawana: The Fight for Women’s Rights in Morocco

August 29, 2024

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Reflections From The Field: Grassroots Activism In Morocco
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Reflections from the Field: Grassroots Activism in Morocco

December 5, 2024
Defending Civic Space Against “Foreign Agent” Laws: How Should Donors Respond?
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Defending Civic Space Against “Foreign Agent” Laws: How Should Donors Respond?

November 13, 2024 European Democracy Hub
Even In An Era Of Trust-Based Philanthropy, Grantees Can’t Trust Funders
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Even in an Era of Trust-Based Philanthropy, Grantees Can’t Trust Funders

October 30, 2024 The Chronicle of Philanthropy

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Inclusive Solutions For A Global Crisis: Our Climate Justice Strategy
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Inclusive Solutions for a Global Crisis: Our Climate Justice Strategy

October 28, 2024
From The Front Lines: Grantee Partner Survey 2023
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From the Front Lines: Grantee Partner Survey 2023

October 24, 2024
A Man In Dark Clothing With A Walking Stick Passes Homes Damaged By The Earthquake In Morocco
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One Year On: Activists’ Response to the Morocco Earthquake

September 17, 2024

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With support from the Legal Empowerment Fund, communities in the Philippines are taking a stand against fossil fuel energy projects that threaten their health, environment, and livelihoods. Watch the LEF's new video to hear their story.

Coal versus Communities: Voices from the Nuclear and Coal-Free Bataan Movement

Erika Allosa is the head of Pinoy Deaf Rainbow—a grassroots group supporting the Deaf and hard of hearing LGBTQ+ community in the Philippines. Watch our short video to learn more about her inspiring story.

Meet the Deaf Trans Activist Fighting for Equality in the Philippines

LGBTQ+ rights activists standing on a mural about the SOGIE Equality Bill in the Philippines

More Equal, More Happy: The Road to LGBTQ+ Rights in the Philippines

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