TrustLaw

TrustLaw plays a crucial role in the ongoing global fight to protect and uphold human rights. It provides essential legal assistance and conducts research to bolster frontline human rights organisations worldwide. This support is instrumental in safeguarding basic freedoms and ensuring access to necessities for vulnerable communities.

TrustLaw addresses pressing global challenges such as growing inequality, the climate crisis, and modern slavery. These issues contribute to widening economic and social disparities and harm our environment. To combat these challenges, TrustLaw collaborates with journalists, lawyers, policymakers, civil society, and the private sector. Together, they strive to promote fair, inclusive, and sustainable economies that benefit society as a whole and protect our planet.

TrustLaw recognizes the growing threats to media freedom, including the rise in attacks on journalists globally and challenges faced by media outlets. In response, it actively develops practical and legal resources. These resources are aimed at empowering journalists, media managers, and newsrooms to effectively counter online and offline harassment. By providing these tools, TrustLaw contributes to the protection of free and independent media, ensuring that journalists can continue their crucial work without fear of intimidation or harm.

TrustLaw hosts a range of events, including accredited legal training sessions and capacity-building workshops. These events, conducted both online and in-person, are held in various locations. The primary goal is to raise awareness on pertinent subjects within TrustLaw's focus areas and offer practical guidance on issues that impact its members and partners. Some events are organised in collaboration with legal experts or TrustLaw members, fostering a collaborative approach to address key challenges and provide valuable insights.

TrustLaw engages in legal research to tackle issues within its three focus areas: Media Freedom, Inclusive Economies, and Human Rights. This research involves a comparative analysis of laws across different jurisdictions to identify best practices and areas in need of reform. The insights gained from this research empower NGOs and social enterprises to advocate for legal changes and enhance access to justice, contributing to the advancement of these critical areas.