Advocacy & Campaigns

JALAN Civic Lab believes in the power of collective action to defend civic freedoms, promote justice, and strengthen democratic participation.

Through strategic campaigns, comprehensive education, and impactful public engagement, we amplify community voices and co-create pathways to meaningful civic transformation.

What we do

  • Lead and support rights-based campaigns across Southeast Asia.

  • Raise awareness on pressing social and political issues.

  • Mobilise communities through civic education and creative organising.

  • Collaborate with local and regional movements to achieve systemic change.

  • Explore our ongoing and past campaigns to learn more about how we're building democratic futures through public advocacy.

Ongoing & past campaigns

We empower communities in Southeast Asia to drive social change. We focus on the crucial links between civic education, digital rights, and democratic participation to help people become informed, engaged, and empowered to shape a better future.

We achieve this through:

  • Strengthening Youth Leadership: Nurturing the next generation of changemakers.

  • Advancing Media Literacy: Equipping individuals with the skills to navigate the digital landscape critically.

  • Fostering Collective Action: Building solidarity and driving joint efforts across the region.

We also create vital platforms for dialogue, amplify diverse grassroots voices, and co-develop solutions to challenge injustice and envision more democratic futures.

Civic rights education

We view civic education as a powerful catalyst for empowerment. Our educational initiatives go beyond classrooms to build civic awareness, encourage action, and strengthen democratic values.

What We Offer:

  • On-site workshop: Facilitating immersive and in-person learning experiences.

  • Online course: Providing flexible and accessible digital learning opportunities.

Our approach empowers individuals to learn, access their rights, and work together toward a stronger democratic futures.