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Organization Name Organization Name (Local Language) Country Factors Organization Description
The National and Ethnic Minority Law Office - NEKI Nemzeti és Etnikai Kisebbségi Jogvéd? Iroda - NEKI Hungary
Factor 4: Fundamental Rights
Factor 7: Civil Justice

It works to protect the rights of national and ethnic minorities living in Hungary, in particular the Roma community. Their activities include anti-discrimination legal assistance services, legal training for Roma NGOs and activists, and strategic litigation to combat discrimination.

Anonymous Ways Foundation Névtelen Utak Alapítvány Hungary
Factor 4: Fundamental Rights

It offers rehabilitation and reintegration support for victims of human trafficking, principally victims of sexual exploitation and prostitution. It works to prevent crime in partnership with civil society and faith-based organizations.

NANE Women's Rights Association Nõk a Nõkért Együtt az Erõszak Ellen - NANE Hungary
Factor 1: Constraints on Government Powers
Factor 4: Fundamental Rights

Founded in 1994, it is dedicated to ending human rights violations, particularly the threat of violence against women. Their activities include advocacy for policy reform, personal and legal support, and public education and training.

The Hungarian Environmental Partnership Foundation Ökotárs Alapítvány Hungary
Factor 3: Open Government

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.

National Institute of Criminology Országos Kriminológiai Intézet - OKRI Hungary
Factor 8: Criminal Justice

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.

Republikon Institute Republikon Intézet Hungary
Factor 1: Constraints on Government Powers
Factor 4: Fundamental Rights

It promotes democratic values, tolerance, and an open society. It aims to influence public debate by shedding light on the operations of the government and political parties. It also monitors policy with respect to human rights, diversity, and equality.

Hungarian Civil Liberties Union (HCLU) Társaság a Szabadságjogokért Hungary
Factor 4: Fundamental Rights
Factor 7: Civil Justice

Founded in 1994, it protects fundamental human rights in Hungary. It monitors legislation, pursues strategic litigation, and provides free legal aid assistance. Their areas of focus include guaranteeing the right to freedom of expression, the right to health, and the right to self-determination, to name a few.

Tom Lantos Institute - TLI Tom Lantos Intézet Hungary
Factor 1: Constraints on Government Powers
Factor 4: Fundamental Rights

It is an independent human and minority rights organization focused on linguistic and religious minorities, such as the Jewish and Roma communities. Their approach combines human rights, identity politics, and a multidisciplinary research and education platform.

Transparency International Hungary Transparency International Magyarország Hungary
Factor 1: Constraints on Government Powers
Factor 2: Absence of Corruption
Factor 3: Open Government

It works to mitigate corruption and to promote transparency and accountability by improving accessibility of public interest information. Their areas of work include the public sector, the business sector, and people engagement programs.

Street Lawyer Utcajogász Hungary
Factor 4: Fundamental Rights

It works to defend the rights and interests of homeless people and people living in poverty in partnership with the City is For All group. They provide free legal aid to ensure access to adequate housing and social rights.

The Lane Changer Foundation Váltó-Sáv Alapítvány Hungary
Factor 8: Criminal Justice

It supports social integration and facilitates employment programs for people in preliminary or normal detention, ex-prisoners, and their relatives. It fosters crime and drug prevention through informative activities, seminars, and projects.