Advocacy, organised.
28 campaigns across 14 issue areas. Filter by status or topic. Each entry is a playbook other organisers can borrow from.
- Victoria, Australia· 2026active
Tackle the drivers of crime to create safer communities
To promote a more effective approach to creating safer communities by addressing the drivers of crime, rather than expanding youth detention facilities like Malmsbury.
Led by Commission for Children and Young People Victoria
youth-justicechild-rightscrime-prevention - 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 - 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 - Western Australia, Australia· 2022active
WA Children in Adult Prisons Campaign
End practice of housing children at Unit 18 Casuarina adult prison
Led by Aboriginal Legal Service WA, Human Rights Watch
adult-prisonschildrenwestern-australia - Tasmania, Australia· 2021active
Close Ashley Youth Detention Centre
Close Ashley Youth Detention Centre following revelations of decades of child sexual abuse. Transition to community-based therapeutic model.
Led by Commission of Inquiry survivors, Tasmanian Aboriginal community, legal services
child-abusefacility-closureyouth-justice - 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)· 2020active
Bail Reform for Children Campaign
End remand as default for children; presumption of bail for all under-18s
Led by National Children's and Youth Law Centre, NATSILS
bailremandyouth-justice - 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
Free the Kids - End Child Imprisonment
End imprisonment of children under 14. Immediate moratorium on solitary confinement of children.
Led by Free the Kids Coalition, Aboriginal Legal Services, medical professionals
age-of-responsibilityhuman-rightsyouth-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 - 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 - Australia - QLD· 2019active
Youth Justice Coalition QLD - Voices for Change
Counter punitive QLD youth justice rhetoric. Advocate for therapeutic alternatives, raise the age, end watch house detention of children.
Led by Youth Advocacy Centre, Sisters Inside, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Service QLD
advocacyalternativesyouth-justice - 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 - Australia (National)· 2018active
SmartJustice for Young People
Promote evidence-based youth justice responses. Campaign against punitive approaches that increase reoffending.
Led by Jesuit Social Services, Centre for Excellence in Child and Family Welfare
early-interventionevidence-basedyouth-justice