Leading Organizations

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.

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.

Their goal is to ensure that socially disadvantaged groups are fully aware of their rights through education and training, community based research, and strategic planning for advocacy. They offer support for social movements and groups that fight for social justice and democracy.

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.

It works to eradicate discrimination and human rights abuses, and to promote tolerance, uphold human dignity, and the rights of all people. Their activities include legal counseling, visits to prisons and refugee camps, training programs, and cultural activities.

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.

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.

It was established in 2004 by a group of thirteen civil society organizations to increase the efficiency of prevention and harm reduction activities. It promotes the effective functioning of member organizations through linking and coordination of research, training programs, and advocacy.

It was established in 1996 to assist survivors of torture, severely traumatized asylum seekers, and refugees through psycho-social counseling. They provide assistance for the preparation of medical-legal liability reports, mediation, and social services.

Founded in 2004, CFCF advocates for equal rights in education for the Romani and marginalized children through strategic litigation and community actions in cases of discrimination or segregation.

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.

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.

Founded in 2001, it is an independent policy research and consulting institute committed to the basic values of parliamentary democracy, human rights, and a market economy. Their areas of research include democratic institutions, radicalism and extremism, and electoral systems, to name a few.

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.

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.

It is an informal and independent initiative comprised of Hungarians, immigrants, and refugees advocating for political and social rights for refugees and asylum seekers in Hungary. Their campaigns aim to document, prevent, and raise awareness concerning deportation and detention.

It advocates for the rights of freedom of the press and expression through legal analysis to measure the impact of media laws and media policy decisions. It monitors the effectiveness of regulations and its effects on the production of media content.

It advocates for the social integration of immigrants arriving to and departing from Hungary. It also provides psychological and legal support to migrants through individual and group counseling and offers migrant-specific sensitization trainings for professionals and police officers.

It works to combat corruption and promotes transparency in public procurements through research, advocacy, and through the operation of open data websites such as K-Teszt, Civilzseb, and the MP's Asset Declaration Platform.

It facilitates communication between LGBT organizations and promotes the creation of a framework for cooperation to combat discrimination and prejudice. The conduct research, training, and education programs to maximize equal opportunities and social inclusion of LGBT people.

Founded in 1989, it protects human dignity through legal and public activities, and provides help to refugees, detainees, and victims of law enforcement violence.

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.

It represents professional associations, NGOs, and individuals working in the fields of healthcare, culture, and education. Its mission is to increase social control over pubic authorities in communal matters and to monitor state actions, especially the redistribution of resources in these fields.

It promotes the full realization of children’s rights in Hungary by offering appropriate information and support. Child participation is a major principle and practice at the Foundation, where children aged 14-18 contribute with their opinions and support all activities.

Founded in 1995, it is the oldest LGBTQI organization in Hungary. It raises awareness about the problems faced by LGBTQI people such as discrimination, provides support and legal services, and advocates for laws that promotes the health and well-being of LGBTQI individuals.