Photo: Lewisham youth show off the braid ripped from a flag of the National Front 'Honour Guard' / Syd Shelton
The
movements'
law firm
Photo: Lewisham youth show off the braid ripped from a flag of the National Front 'Honour Guard' / Syd Shelton
About
Systemic Justice exists to radically shift what justice looks like – and who gets to shape it. We partner with communities fighting for racial, social, and economic justice, using strategic litigation as a force for systemic change. We are a non-profit non-governmental organisation (NGO) registered in the Netherlands. Get to know our team and find out how to contact us – we look forward to working with you.
OUR WORK
Building Knowledge and Power
Explore how we help communities build their knowledge and power in the fight against injustice.
Community-Driven Litigation
Learn how we can help you use the courts to strengthen your campaigns to achieve long-lasting, systemic change.
Tools & Resources
Access our resources based on extensive community consultations and conversations with communities fighting for racial, social, and economic justice.
Community of Practice
Learn about our Community of Practice – a participatory space where litigators, legal practitioners, and litigating organisations can come together.
Blog Highlights
editor’s selection
10 Mar 26
“I believe there is an innate sense of justice within each of us.” Domenica Ghidei Biidu on law, justice, and lived experience
On 10 March, the International Day of Women Judges, we celebrate the women shaping justice systems around the world. One of them is Domenica Ghidei Biidu – a long-time deputy judge in the Netherlands, former Human Rights Commissioner at the Netherlands Institute for Human Rights, Vice Chair of the European Commission against Racism and Intolerance, and a member of the Systemic Justice’s Supervisory Board.
this month’s historical dates
1 March
Zero Discrimination Day
8 March
International Women's Day
10 March
International Day of Women Judges
21 March
International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
30 March
International Day of Zero Waste
20 Feb 26
Lessons from Floyd and others v the City of New York
It’s the 100th anniversary of Black History Month in the US. It’s also Black History Month in some European countries. As we think of the colossal gains made by the Civil Rights movement in the 1950s and 1960s, as well as the enduring racism that blights the lives of Black communities, I’d like to highlight the seminal case of Floyd and others v the City of New York.
19 Nov 25
“The power of the people — that’s what gives me hope”
When Saranel Benjamin stepped into the role of the Executive Director at Systemic Justice, she brought with her a lifetime of decolonial activism, shaped by the lived experience in South Africa’s apartheid, leadership roles at Mama Cash and Oxfam GB, and a deep belief in the power of communities to create systemic change. We sat down to talk about her vision for the future of Systemic Justice, what justice means to her, and what keeps her hopeful.
16 Oct 24
Our litigation work: let’s talk about money
Money is an important topic: after all, our partners need to be able to engage in litigation work sustainably, and over a long period of time. In this blog post, we’re providing an overview of some of the questions we get asked most frequently when it comes to financing community-driven legal cases.
20 Jun 24
The long road to litigation
The term “litigation” can conjure up thoughts of fierce battles in the courtroom, and celebrations or protests on the steps of court buildings. However, these images are only small snapshots of the whole strategic litigation picture.
DONATE
We work to radically transform how the law works for communities fighting for racial, social, and economic justice. By donating to us, you are helping communities and movements across Europe achieve justice and equality.