Lessons from Floyd v. City of New York on centring affected communities
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 […]
What gives us hope in 2026
Whenever we enter a new year, we tend to make resolutions, set new goals, and reassess our values – all in the pursuit of a fresh new start that can infuse our lives with a bit of hope and positivity. This year, and over the last two years or more, talking about hope has become […]
“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 […]
Growing together in a time of change: reflections from our autumn team retreat
This year’s autumn retreat gave us the space to reconnect, meet each other in person, and come together during an important phase of transition at Systemic Justice. A real highlight was spending time with our new Executive Director, Saranel. Although most of us had already met in person before, the retreat offered the perfect setting […]
Why I am excited to be part of Systemic Justice
I’m delighted to have joined Systemic Justice in July 2025 as its new Head of Legal. Following on from the organisation’s inaugural Head of Legal, Jonathan McCully, I have big shoes to fill. Luckily, I was given a gracious handover period and have been warmly welcomed and very well supported by everyone at Systemic Justice […]
A Warm Sendoff for our Head of Legal, Jonathan McCully
Like many great ideas, the conceptualisation of Systemic Justice started on the back of a cocktail napkin. It was February 2020, and Jonathan and I had just parted ways for the evening with the participants of the Digital Freedom Fund’s third annual strategy meeting. We went to grab a drink at Victoria Bar on Potsdamer […]