Leading Organizations

Action Democracy is a movement of people who undertake coordinated actions to achieve a better and fairer society. It uses technology and communication tools to promote democracy and the rule of law, civic participation, social justice, respect for human rights, and the protection of the environment.

Created in 1995, the Polish Green Network is a national alliance of ten environmental and sustainable development associations and foundations. It advocates for social and environmental justice and sustainable development, advances social control mechanisms over public funds and multinational corporations, and provides development assistance to Global South countries and Eastern Europe.

Association 61 works to advance transparency in public life by providing access to public information concerning citizens' representatives. It administrates the website MamPrawoWiedziec.pl (I have a right to know) that monitors the activities of publicly elected officials. It also compiles reports and analyses on the activities of political parties, electoral committees, politicians, and people elected to public offices.

Founded in 2007 to create a society capable of stopping discrimination and violence based on gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, age, disability or any other factor, it provides educational programs on antidiscrimination, human rights, and gender-based violence prevention.

Since 1995, the Centre has promoted legislative changes to improve the situation for women and guarantee gender equality in Poland. It provides legal and psychological services to victims of discrimination and gender-based violence, as well as workshops and group meetings to educate public officials and women concerning sexual and domestic violence.

It is an independent organization that works to advance transparency in the public realm, good governance, and accountability. It defends the right to information and freedom of expression. Through legal advice, they empower citizens to demand their rights to find out how government and state institutions function, as well as influence decision-making and the management of public assets.

It is a citizens movement that defends human dignity as a fundamental constitutional value through effective and non-violent action. It raises awareness concerning civil and minority rights, enforces the application of democratic practices, and the respect for the rule of law.

It is a non-governmental and independent institution run with funds from the European Union under the European Social Fund. It provides legal advice and information to the residents of Wołomin County, with additional offices in Tłuszcz and several municipalities.

OSA is a grassroots movement of citizens that defend democratic principles such as civil liberties, freedom of belief and expression, respect for the rights of all minorities, the Constitution, and the rule of law.

ClientEarth Poland is the local chapter of the international environmental law organization that works to transform society's relationship with the natural world using the law as an appropriate and effective tool. Their work combines scientific research, policy making analysis, legislative advocacy, implementation of the law, and citizen enforcement.

ePanstwo Foundation aims to develop open government and civic engagement using the power of the Internet and new technologies to disseminate public data to citizens. It provides people with the knowledge and tools to serve as beings of change.

Founded in 1989, FSLD supports the development of civil self-governance in Poland. It conducts activities aimed at building local ties and developing the social capital of local communities. It also supports the development of public institutions through training and consultancy, and it examines the quality of public services and conducts projects aimed at increasing their efficiency.

Founded in 1989 to promote the development of a culture based on the respect of freedom and human rights in Poland and abroad, it monitors legislative processes and provides free legal assistance to Polish citizens, refugees, and members of national minorities.

INPRIS is an independent legal think tank that is focused on the quality of governance in Poland. Their approach combines scientific and empirical research, with an interdisciplinary perspective that integrates communication, education, and technology. It participates in the monitoring of elections and the nomination processes of candidates for public positions and it is a member of the Justice Defence Committee (KOS).

La Strada Poland was one of the founding members of La Strada network established in 1995. It offers legal support and has a crisis intervention center and a shelter for victims, as well as a helpline. It raises social awareness by informing the public concerning social problems such as human trafficking and forced labor.

Founded in 1997, it is the oldest LGBT organization in Poland and works to create spaces free from oppression and to assist individuals who have experienced discrimination or violence based on their sexual orientation or gender identity. It provides free psychological consultations and legal counselling, organizes support groups, and undertakes research and educational activities for the public.

Founded in 2007, it promotes civic engagement, an open society, liberal economic ideas, and European integration. Their projects include Liberté, a quarterly print magazine, liberte.pl, and Freedom Games, to name a few. Additionally, it is the coordinator of the 4liberty.eu network, a group of 15 think tanks from Central European countries.

BABA promotes women's rights and participation in decision making as an integral component of a democratic society. It organizes and coordinates lectures, workshops, training sessions, and support groups for women. It also provides free legal and psychological advice, as well as financial assistance through a institute for victims of crime.

It works to promote multicultural understanding and to contribute to the development of a democratic civil society in Poland and in the Central and Eastern European region. It is particularly focused on educational initiatives that combat racial and ethnic prejudices among the youth.

It defends integrity and transparency in public life, the protection of civil rights, and fosters civil participation. Their areas of activity include fighting corruption, open competition for public positions, a simplified tax system, and the promotion of a direct democracy. Additionally, the Association organizes conferences, lectures, and legal actions to advance its objectives.

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.

Established in 1997 to promote understanding between individuals, societies, and cultures, it propagates a culture of peaceful conflict resolution, including the expansion of mediation in Poland, while assisting democratic decision-making procedures and activities for the development of a knowledge-based civic society. It also works in Kenya and Georgia managing developmental cooperation projects.

PIHRB offers expertise and research on human rights and business, labor laws, stakeholder engagement, and CSR, as well as educational and awareness raising programs. It provides support to the public administration in efforts leading to the introduction of legislation and policies that promote and support responsible business conduct.

Founded by the Polish-American Enterprise Fund, its mission is to consolidate the results of Poland's economic transformation and to share the Polish experience with other countries in Central and Eastern Europe. Its programs focus on rural areas and small towns, leveling the playing field in education, in combination with enhancing its overall quality, as well as unleashing and supporting citizens' potential in local communities.

It supports economic and social activity, and efforts to improve living conditions in Poland's rural regions. It provides representatives of local authorities with up-to-date legal knowledge and insight into the latest technological advancements and social changes.