Lawfare
How to use law as a strategic lever in support of a militant cause: definition and objectives, building a legal strategy, international jurisdictions and sanctions.
Lawfare — the strategic use of law — has become a major lever in struggles for democracy. This training teaches how to mobilise national and international legal mechanisms to defend a cause, protect activists, or hold repressive regimes to account.
What you will learn
- Understand the foundations of lawfare and distinguish its offensive and defensive uses
- Build a legal strategy aligned with the movement’s objectives
- Identify relevant international jurisdictions (ICC, ECHR, UN mechanisms)
- Mobilise economic sanctions and international accountability tools
Who is this for?
Leaders of democratic movements, human rights lawyers, and advocacy officers seeking to integrate the legal dimension into their action strategy.
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