Advocacy, organised.
16 campaigns across 14 issue areas. Filter by status or topic. Each entry is a playbook other organisers can borrow from.
- Thailand· 2026active
Refugee Rights Network in Thailand (RNT) Joint Submission Universal Periodic Review of Thailand
The campaign seeks to advance the rights and inclusion of refugees and other people in need of protection in the Asia Pacific region.
Led by Refugee Rights Network in Thailand
refugee-protectionhuman-rights - Global· 2025active
Global Refugee Statement – Global Refugee Forum Progress Review 2025
This campaign seeks to review progress related to the Global Refugee Forum 2025 and advance the rights and inclusion of refugees and other people in need of protection.
Led by APRRN
refugee-protectionasylum-seekers - Global· 2025active
Upholding Not Undermining International Law Civil Society Open Letter to States
This campaign seeks to uphold international law, specifically advocating for states to adhere to it. It aims to advance the rights and inclusion of refugees and other people in need of protection.
refugee-protectionhuman-rights - Asia Pacific· 2024active
Strategic Litigation Network for the Human Rights of People on the Move in Asia and the Pacific
This campaign seeks to advance the rights and inclusion of refugees and other people in need of protection in the Asia Pacific region. It aims to provide equal and adequate access to assistance and protection, and to timely durable solutions.
refugee-protectionhuman-rights - Malaysia· 2024active
End Child Immigration Detention in Malaysia Campaign
Malaysia detains over 1000 children in immigration detention. GDP and partners urging UN CRC Committee to demand end to child detention.
Led by Various advocacy orgs
asylumchild-protectionimmigration-detentionrefugee - Australia· 2023active
Refugees Off PNG & Nauru - ARAN
Relocate remaining refugees from PNG/Nauru to safety in Australia or third countries
Led by Australian Refugee Action Network (ARAN) & partners
asylumoffshore-detentionrefugeeresettlement - United Kingdom· 2021active
Together With Refugees (Orange Heart)
Oppose Rwanda removals; build a fair, compassionate asylum system
Led by UK-wide coalition incl. Refugee Council, Asylum Matters, British Red Cross members
asylumpublic-opinionrefugeethird-country-transfers - Australia (National)· 2021active
End Strip Searching of Children
["Ban routine strip searching of children in all jurisdictions","Implement body scanner technology","Independent monitoring of all strip searches"]
Led by ["National Children's Commissioner","Human Rights Law Centre","CREATE Foundation"]
detention-conditionshuman-rightsstrip-searching - Canada· 2020active
End Immigration Detention / #WelcomeToCanada
End use of provincial jails for immigration detention; broader detention reform
Led by Amnesty International Canada & Human Rights Watch with allies
asylumdetention-conditionsjail-userefugee - Australia· 2019active
#GameOver
End indefinite offshore detention; secure resettlement incl. NZ deal; permanent safety for people held offshore/APODs
Led by Amnesty International Australia with Craig Foster; sports & arts allies
asylumoffshore-detentionrefugeeresettlement - United States· 2019active
#WelcomeWithDignity
Restore access to asylum; oppose restrictive 'asylum ban' rules; build humane reception
Led by Coalition of national & local NGOs (WRC, NIJC, NILC, etc.)
asylumasylum-accessborder-restrictionsrefugee - United Kingdom· 2018active
Lift the Ban (Right to Work)
Right to work for asylum seekers after 6 months; remove job list limits
Led by Refugee Action-led coalition (300+ orgs)
asylumintegrationrefugeework-rights - United States· 2018active
Families Belong Together
End family separation and detention; reunify families; humane asylum policies
Led by National Domestic Workers Alliance with broad coalition
asylumchildrendetention-conditionsfamily-separationrefugee - Canada· 2017active
Withdraw from Safe Third Country Agreement (STCA)
End or suspend STCA with the U.S.; ensure access to asylum at the border
Led by Canadian Council for Refugees & Amnesty International Canada
asylumasylum-accessrefugeethird-country-transfers - Australia - NT· 2016active
Close Don Dale Campaign
Close Don Dale Youth Detention Centre and replace with community-based therapeutic alternatives following Royal Commission.
Led by Aboriginal Peak Organisations NT, Human Rights Law Centre, North Australian Aboriginal Justice Agency
detention-conditionsindigenous-rightsyouth-justice - Pan-European / Global· 2015active
#RefugeesWelcome / UNHCR #WithRefugees
Welcome refugees; expand safe routes; solidarity actions amid 2015-present displacement
Led by Grassroots networks; UNHCR; NGOs
asylumpublic-opinionrefugeesafe-routessolidarity