Legal empowerment is a powerful, people-centered strategy to meet community needs and drive lasting social justice. Panelists will share their experiences applying and scaling legal empowerment approaches in Central America, drawing on their respective roles as frontline defenders, network conveners and funders. We will explore the broad range of issues for which legal empowerment approaches can be relevant (such as gender-based violence, the right to health, migration and labor rights) and consider different models for increasing the reach of this critical work. Panelists will also offer reflections on the role of donors in the legal empowerment movement, and how support for legal empowerment can fit into and complement existing funding strategies.

Note: Participation in this breakfast session requires advanced registration. Breakfast is included at no extra cost, but space is limited. To register for this session (or other breakfast sessions, lunch sessions and site visits), please visit the registration desk at the Marriott Hotel and our friendly staff will help you. To check if you are registered or waitlisted for this session, please click here.