Our Strategic Framework for 2026–2030
Advancing Litigation. Shifting Power. Our Strategy for 2026–2030
Our Strategic Framework defines our focus for 2026-2030. See our full strategic framework here.
The new strategy is built around two main priorities:
- Advancing strategic litigation as a tool for change
- Shifting power to those most affected by digital harms
These priorities align with our vision for a society in which everyone uses technology justly and fairly so that all individuals and communities can fully enjoy their human rights in digital spaces.
Our priorities respond to the current challenging context where human rights are under relentless attack by the use of technology. Given that digital rights cover so many issues and technology is always changing, we have focused on priorities that stay relevant over time rather than chasing short-term trends.
Priority 1. Advancing strategic litigation as a tool for change
01. Strategic Litigation
What we mean by strategic litigation?
Strategic litigation refers to legal cases designed to create impact beyond the parties directly involved. It aims to contribute to wider legal, policy, and societal change, and is most effective when embedded in broader strategies and movements.
- Goes beyond individual cases
- Targets systemic change in law, policy, and practice
- Forms part of long-term advocacy strategies
02. The context
Why strategic litigation matters in digital spaces?
The digital sphere is dominated by concentrated power and rapid technological growth, where Big Tech prioritises profit and control while AI and digital platforms shape public discourse. Governments also use these technologies for surveillance and authoritarian control, and even public-interest systems, like welfare platforms, can reinforce inequalities and lack adequate human rights safeguards.
- Big Tech dominance
- AI shaping discourse
- Repressive systems
03. tool for accountability
What it can achieve?
When used strategically, litigation becomes a binding and enforceable mechanism to challenge injustice and reshape systems that enable human rights violations.
- Set legal precedents that influence laws and policies
- Expose injustice harms and strengthen public awareness
- Empower communities to seek justice
- Hold governments and corporations accountable
- Enforce compliance through court decisions and legal remedies
04. Long-term approach
Why sustained support matters?
Strategic litigation is complex and resource-intensive. Legal cases often take years to conclude and require coordination, technical expertise and strategic alignment to result in systemic change.
Without long-term support, even strong cases risk losing momentum of failing to achieve broader impact.
- Years of litigation
- Strategic coordination
- Lasting impact
05. Our approach
How we work?
We combine multi-year litigation-specific funding with deep expertise in digital rights to support legal cases with the greatest potential for positive impact.
Our support spans the full lifecycle of a case — from selection and strategy to implementation and follow-up — ensuring sustainability and increasing the chances of success across multiple jurisdictions.
- Multi-year funding
- Digital rights expertise
- Focus on accountability
Priority 2. Shifting power to those most affected by digital harms
01. reframing digital power
What we mean by shifting power?
Shifting power means challenging who defines problems, controls resources, and shapes solutions in digital spaces — and moving that power towards those most affected by digital harms.
- Question who holds decision-making power in digital systems
- Redistribute resources, influence, and agenda-setting
- Centre knowledge rooted in lived experience and collective struggle
02. The context
Why shifting power matters in digital spaces?
Digital technologies often deepen existing injustices, disproportionately harming marginalised and racialised communities.
- Address surveillance, profiling, and exclusion
- Tackle digital discrimination
- Recognise that Global Majority communities are disproportionately impacted
03. Shifting power for change
What it can achieve?
When those most affected lead, solutions become more relevant, just, and sustainable.
- Develop solutions informed by lived experience
- Strengthen legitimacy and impact
- Design inclusive and context-aware interventions
- Support leadership and agency for marginalised groups
04. Long-term approach
Why sustained support matters?
Shifting power is an ongoing process that requires time, trust, and sustained investment.
- Invest in capacity-building and network support
- Create inclusive grantmaking structures
- Commit to long-term engagement
- Enable long-term leadership development
05. Our approach
How we work?
We strengthen the leadership of affected communities through funding, networks, and digital rights expertise.
- Provide targeted funding for affected groups
- Foster cross-country collaboration and movement-building
- Integrate racial, social, environmental, and justice perspectives
- Design interventions for measurable systemic impact
