Struggles from Below: Literature Review on Human Rights Struggles by Domestic Actors
Source: USAID | Year: 2017
This report presents many findings that speak directly to USAID’s work; a few central ones are highlighted here. First, USAID’s efforts are likely to have the most impact on improving human rights if they target groups or movements that adopt a human rights frame in advocating for change. This framing strategy has helped human rights defenders (HRDs) gain a wide audience both at home and abroad, and broadens the range of possibilities for USAID. Second, it is important that USAID programs ensure that assistance is guided and informed by realities on the ground. Factors such as regime openness, citizen access to domestic courts, and the rights hierarchies that exist in particular contexts ultimately determine what types of approaches will work to protect rights over the long term. USAID programs must demonstrate a nuanced understanding of the local contexts in which they work. Finally, USAID programs can help HRDs harness and maintain diverse ties to other activists both at home and across national borders. For example, workshops and focus groups geared toward encouraging activists to learn from the experiences of HRDs in other contexts could be an important and feasible contribution.
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