International Solidarity
These groups work on the assumption that struggles and conflicts around the globe are more likely to be resolved if pressure is applied and solidarity shown by people in other countries and communities.
The groups in this section represent local efforts to spread awareness or reduce the impact of issues elsewhere in the world. Some focus on individual issues, while others take a more general approach.
Learn more about active conflicts and ongoing issues in the world today, and what can be done to alleviate their impact.
Extinction Rebellion
A call to all Leeds residents & interest groups for peaceful protest against the causes of climate change.
Animal Rights, Arts & Culture, Community, Disability Rights, Ecological Justice, Economic Justice, Energy, Feminism, Health, Housing, Human Rights, International Solidarity, Land, Food & Agriculture, LGBTQI+, Migrant Rights, Peace & Disarmament, Workers Rights and Youth & Education
Women’s Equality Party Otley and District
We are a new branch of The Women's Equality Party
Disability Rights, Feminism, Health, Housing, Human Rights, International Solidarity, LGBTQI+, Political Parties, Political Theory and Workers Rights
Ray of Hope UK
Ray of Hope UK is a charity organisation that was originally set up in Southern Africa's very own Botswana. We aim to raise funds for children that need an education, as well as allow them to believe their dreams can come true.
Economic Justice, International Solidarity and Racial Justice
Northern Women for Palestine
Northern Women for Palestine is a group of activists from towns and cities across the north of England committed to campaigning for justice for Palestinians.
International Solidarity and Peace & Disarmament
Leeds for Europe
Campaigning for the UK to rejoin the European Union as soon as possible. We will expose Brexit's failings, fight to remain close to the EU, and work tirelessly until we are re-united with our European friends. We are affiliated to the European Movement.
International Solidarity
Leeds Palestinian Film Festival
We aim to shine a light on Palestine – its people, history, culture and society – through showing compelling and thought-provoking films that are not readily available to general audiences in and around Leeds.
Arts & Culture, International Solidarity and Peace & Disarmament
International Committee for Rehabilitation Aid to Afghanistan (ICRAA)
The International Committee for Rehabilitation Aid to Afghanistan is a UK-based non-profit charitable organisation seeking to aid repatriation and recovery programmes in Afghanistan and, in particular, for Afghan refugees in Pakistan, who have been displaced by over three decades of war.
International Solidarity
Industrial Workers of the World (IWW) Leeds
The IWW is a grassroots and democratic union where members support each other through solidarity against exploitation we face as workers, tenants and claimants. The action we take is decided at the grassroots level and our (low) membership fees are not spent on highly paid union officials or political party donations. We are a radical union that aim is to see society re-organised to meet the interests of all people, and not just shareholders and corporations. We welcome new members to branch meetings.
Economic Justice, International Solidarity and Workers Rights
Leeds University Centre for African Studies
Leeds University Centre for African Studies (LUCAS) is an interdisciplinary centre that brings together scholars with an active interest in Africa from across different schools and faculties at the University of Leeds in order to promote African Studies at the University and in the city of Leeds.
Arts & Culture and International Solidarity
Leeds Against TTIP
We are a Hub for coordinating resistance against TTIP in the Leeds area. Keep your eyes peeled for information on action you can take part in!
Economic Justice and International Solidarity
Zimbabwe Educational Trust
Zimbabwe Educational Trust is a diaspora-led UK registered charity. It was founded in 1987 to support Zimbabwean nationals in their efforts to further their education. Our current work focuses on improving the material conditions within Zimbabwean schools and improving the social conditions which shape children’s access to education and their attainment whilst in education.
International Solidarity and Youth & Education
Friends of Rojava Leeds
Leeds network inspired by and supporting the project of self-determination, ecology and gender equality in Kobane and the wider Rojava region, Syria.
Ecological Justice, International Solidarity and Racial Justice
Leeds University Palestine Solidarity Group
Leeds University Palestine Solidarity Group is a political campaigning society
International Solidarity and Peace & Disarmament
LUU Amnesty International
LUU Amnesty is the Leeds University branch of Amnesty International. Open to students and non-students alike, we campaign throughout the year to support and protect Human Rights around the world.
Human Rights, International Solidarity and Peace & Disarmament
Palestine Solidarity Campaign – Leeds
We meet monthly to plan campaigns, demos, publicity. We attend local festivals and events; invite speakers; show films. Members are encouraged to join the national PSC. Supporters receive a monthly on-line newsletter.
International Solidarity, Peace & Disarmament and Racial Justice
The Global Native
We are an African Diaspora led development organisation working to support small-scale rural farmers in Zimbabwe who practice conservation farming.
Ecological Justice, International Solidarity and Land, Food & Agriculture
Friends of Syria Leeds
Fighting for freedom and justice for Syrians.
Human Rights, International Solidarity and Migrant Rights
Oxfam – Leeds Group
Local branch of Oxfam - campaigners and fundraisers.
Economic Justice and International Solidarity
One World Leeds
One World Leeds is run by Press Gang – a Leeds based group of people dedicated to the action and promotion of positive stories about asylum seekers and refugees. Acting to counteract misinformation, prejudice and negativity in the press, we work with both exiled journalists and activists to help change this imbalance.
International Solidarity, Migrant Rights and Racial Justice
Tidal
Tidal works to support, coordinate and grow global activism in Leeds. We believe that strong, diverse and united grassroots movements are vital to sustainable change, and it's our mission to help global justice activists in this city be as effective as possible.
Ecological Justice, Economic Justice and International Solidarity