Leading Organizations

Founded in 1984, it specializes in the defense and promotion of women's human rights from a legal, psychological, social, and gender perspective. It contributes to a democratic, free, and diverse society. It aims to transform the conditions that perpetuate injustices, gender violence, and discrimination as well as different forms of oppression.

It is a grassroots, independent social movement that works to advance women's rights and democracy in Poland through advocacy activities and public demonstrations. They operate under the principle of full autonomy for local strike groups in over 150 municipalities in the country.

It contributes to the development of a democratic, sustainable, and equitable society. It supports community initiatives through grants, training, and technical assistance with a special focus on projects that address local environmental problems.

Founded in 1872, it is the oldest professional legal association in Poland. Their goals are to cultivate the science of law, promote law reform, facilitate the administration of justice, as well as to elevate the standards of integrity, honor, professionalism, and courtesy in the legal profession.

Works to reinforce parliamentary mechanisms and promote the role of CSOs in the legislative process.

Works to promote local and regional associations of citizens working to evaluate government public policy, and foster democratic participation in rural communities.

Works to investigate fraud, corruption and enforce CSR in french companies working in France and abroad, and cases of environmental crimes committed by these companies.

Works to defend the rights of consumers in Romania, and developed a Masters in Consumer Protection along with lobbying government policy.

Founded in 1960, is the academic research and training center of Hungary’s Prosecution Service. Their main activities include the investigation of crimes, the development of theory and practice of criminology, forensics and criminal law, and to promote the utilization of research results.

Works to promote the rights of women, and to change societal views and government policy on issues affecting women such as sexual and reproductive rights, health and gender equality.

Otrans contributes to the social, economic, and cultural development of trans people in Guatemala. It undertakes projects, offers legal and technical assistance for the trans community, and advocates policy reform.

Established in 1999 to counteract xenophobic and anti-Semitic prejudice reappearing in Polish public life, it promotes tolerance, openness, and respect for persons and groups of different ethnic, national, religious, cultural, or social identification, as well as combating any forms of racism, anti-Semitism, xenophobia, and other attitudes harmful to human dignity.

FRA conducts research and advocacy activities on issues related to individual liberty, limited government, rule of law, free markets and peace.

It works against discrimination and exclusion, and towards the protection of the rights of historically vulnerable communities. They implement critical and participative strategies to create political and social impact at the national and international level.

It is a network comprised of health charities that provide assistance to Canadians affected by chronic disease or major illnesses. Their fundraising campaigns have given organizations of all sizes the tools and information they need to build more engaged and healthier workplaces.

Works to provide defense to persons and organizations involved in environmental issues, as well as monitoring of business projects damaging the environment, environmental regulation, and strategic litigation for the definition of environmental conservation units and new regulation.

It supports economic migrants, internally displaced persons, and refugees through the promotion of their fundamental rights and through facilitating their integration into society. It offers humanitarian relief, education, legal services, and counselling.

It promotes Christian solidarity and contributes to strengthen democracy through capacity development of social actors and vulnerable communities. Additionally, it promotes health as a fundamental right and supports prisoners with a restorative justice approach.

Active Peace contributes to the strengthening of citizenship and institutions as a means to guarantee equal access to justice, security, and social coexistence. Their programs include the Initiative for Transitional Justice, the Organized Crime Observatory, and the Observatory for Road Safety, to name a few.

It promotes a culture of peace by providing spaces for participation where youths and adolescents are trained to carry out political advocacy in decision making processes at the municipal and national levels. Their areas of work include sexual and reproductive rights, prevention of teenage pregnancies, HIV/AIDS education, and nutrition, to name a few.

Peace and Hope is an organization founded in Peru in 1996, with independent branches in Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, and Ecuador. It offers comprehensive assistance to victims of physical or sexual violence and their families by providing legal and psychological support.

Group of magistrates, lawyers, judges, ex prisoners, academics, students, and civil servants in penitentiaries working to develop and reform the criminal system.

Creating a free and independent bar association that serves to protect the interests of justice seekers and lawyers.

Works to accompany drug users through rehabiliation and to attend to peoples' needs regarding drug issues such as crime and violence.

It works to improve sexual and reproductive health and rights through programs and services such as sex and sexuality counseling, abortion services, HIV testing, and protection services for cases of GBV.