Advocacy, organised.
32 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
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 - 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 - Australian Capital Territory, Australia· 2025active
ACT Raises Age to 14 - July 2025
ACT implements age 14 criminal responsibility in July 2025, becoming first Australian jurisdiction to meet international standards.
best-practicelegislative-reformraise-the-age - 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 - 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 - Victoria, Australia· 2024active
Victoria Youth Justice Act 2024 - Age 12 by 2025
Victoria first standalone Youth Justice Act raises age of criminal responsibility from 10 to 12. Implementation by October 2025.
legislative-reformraise-the-ageyouth-justice-act - Louisiana, USA· 2024active
Louisiana Raise the Age Repeal Response
Coalition response to Louisiana repealing Raise the Age legislation.
legislative-advocacyraise-the-age - Northern Territory, Australia· 2024active
Northern Territory Age Regression - Return to Age 10
Northern Territory CLP Government walked back 2023 reforms, lowering criminal responsibility back to 10. First Australian jurisdiction to reverse raise the age progress.
first-nations-youthlegislative-regressionraise-the-age - 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 - Queensland, Australia· 2023active
Free the Kids QLD
["End watch house detention of children","Raise age of criminal responsibility to 14","Repeal breach of bail laws"]
Led by ["Sisters Inside","Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Child Protection Peak","Youth Advocacy Centre"]
indigenous-rightsqldyouth-justice - South Australia, Australia· 2022active
SA Raise the Age Coalition
["Raise age from 10 to 14 in SA","Close Kurlana Tapa Youth Justice Centre","Invest in Aboriginal-led alternatives"]
Led by ["Aboriginal Legal Rights Movement","Create Foundation","Law Society of South Australia"]
kurlana-taparaise-the-agesa - 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 - Victoria, Australia· 2021active
Raise the Age Victoria
["Raise minimum age from 10 to 14 in Victoria","Invest in early intervention","Close youth prisons in favour of therapeutic models"]
Led by ["Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service","Jesuit Social Services","Smart Justice for Young People"]
raise-the-agevictoria - Western Australia, Australia· 2020active
Raise the Age WA
Raise minimum age of criminal responsibility from 10 to 14 in WA
Led by Aboriginal Legal Service WA, CREATE Foundation
raise-the-agewestern-australia - 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 (National)· 2020active
Justice Reinvestment Network Australia
Build national network of justice reinvestment sites. Scale Maranguka model. Create national evidence base for community-controlled alternatives.
Led by Just Reinvest NSW, Australian Red Cross, various Aboriginal organisations
community-ledjustice-reinvestmentnational-network - 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 - Australia - NSW· 2019active
Justice Reinvestment - Mt Druitt
Apply justice reinvestment principles in Mt Druitt/Western Sydney. Redirect spending from youth incarceration to community programs.
Led by Western Sydney University, Marist180, local Aboriginal orgs
community-ledjustice-reinvestmentyouth-justice - 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