Named after Congolese independence leader Patrice Lumumba, we stand for decolonial justice, climate equity, and universal human rights.

Bringing together scholars, artists, and grassroots movements, we challenge militarism, racism, and historical denial. Through political analysis, public dialogue formats and educational programs, and transnational solidarity networks, we work towards equal rights that apply to everyone, grounded in truth, dignity, and shared humanity.

„The death of human rights occurs when they are no longer the rights of all, but the privileges of some.“

“The most troubling reality is our own. We shall act. This land, our land, can only be what we want it to be.”

Suzanne Césaire

“My humanity is bound up in yours, for we can only be human together.”

Desmond Tutu

LIFE is a collective of scientists, thinkers, and activists who have come together across borders out of a deep conviction: that another Europe—and another world—is possible.

What we do

Knowledge Platform

We are building people-powered knowledge hub that challenges the lobby-driven “think tanks” of dominant powers

Campaigns & Public Interventions

Our campaigns expose the contradictions between Europe’s self-congratulatory memory culture and its violent realities

Solidarity & Protection Network

We stand with those who act and speak out by organizing legal, public and personal support for activists