A grievance policy is a document provided by an organisation or system that outlines how individuals can submit a formal complaint or claim of harm, who will investigate it, how it will be handled, and how outcomes will be communicated
Continue ReadingGrassroots movements and organisations are those that are designed, implemented, and led by the ordinary people of the community they serve. Some grassroots efforts have formal recognition as organisations, while others may be loosely organised or may opt out of
Continue ReadingThe framework of Global South and Global North became popular after criticism of systems that defined countries as “first world” or “third world,” or as “developed” or “developing.” Global South and Global North definitions are sometimes vague, but are often
Continue Reading“Generative conflict holds repair and growth as its goals and ideals; is between people who are collaborating toward greater understanding and equity, and who listen to and hear each other; and is solution-oriented. This is in comparison to counter-productive conflict,
Continue ReadingAny behaviour involving the use of violence; intimidation; coercive control; harassment; discrimination; physical, verbal, psychological, economic, or technological abuse; the act or attempted act of stalking; or any other harmful or violent behaviour committed against an individual 1) on the
Continue ReadingExploitation, human trafficking, and modern slavery are words often used interchangeably, but which have different meanings. Human trafficking has different definitions in different countries, but in general refers to instances of forced, coerced, or fraudulently-negotiated labour. In some countries the
Continue ReadingEvaluation means a systematised and often cyclical way to track whether or not an organisation, programme, or project is accomplishing what it intends to accomplish as well as identify needed changes. Organisations can evaluate their programmes by tracking progress on
Continue ReadingBy “equity” we mean diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, and justice initiatives that strive to ensure that staff and potential hires have a fair shot at hiring as well as fair workplace experiences. In any region, some voices, identities, and perspectives
Continue ReadingMany people with lived experience of violence or oppression have complex feelings about the word “empowerment.” This is because organisations and social advocates often use in a way to focus on themselves as the “empowerer” — the one giving the
Continue ReadingPeople with lived experience deserve to be treated with respect and dignity. Dignity includes avoiding stereotyping and bias in service provision as well as avoiding tokenism, condescension, or paternalism in leadership opportunities and development. (-The Meaningful Engagement Handbook)
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