Organization Name | Organization Name (Local Language) | Country | Factors | Organization Description |
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Migrant Solidarity Group of Hungary - Migszol | Hungary |
Factor 4: Fundamental Rights
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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. |
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Political Capital | Hungary |
Factor 1: Constraints on Government Powers
Factor 5: Order and Security
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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. |
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Center for European Neighborhood Studies | Hungary |
Factor 3: Open Government
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It is an independent research center of the Central European University (CEU). It contributes to an informed international dialogue about the future of the European Union. The center focuses geographically on Central and Eastern Europe, the Western Balkans and Turkey, Eastern Europe, the South Caucasus, and Russia. |
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Centre for Euro-Atlantic Integration and Democracy (CEID) | Hungary |
Factor 5: Order and Security
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It was founded in 2001 to promote Euro-Atlantic dialogue. Their areas of interest include security and defense policy, and foreign relations. Their collaborative initiatives include Think Visegrad, a network that analyzes key issues for the V4 countries and provides recommendations for the governments. |
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Alternative Foundation | Altalap Alternatíva Alapítvány | Hungary |
Factor 4: Fundamental Rights
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It provides harm-reduction services and works to prevent HIV and STD infections among drug users, sex workers, and people with disabilities. It provides medical services, counseling, and advocates for the improvement of healthcare services. |
Atlatszo | Atlatszo | Hungary |
Factor 1: Constraints on Government Powers
Factor 2: Absence of Corruption
Factor 3: Open Government
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It is an online newspaper for investigative journalism that promotes transparency, accountability, and freedom of information in Hungary. It produces investigative reports, and supports freedom of information lawsuits. Their initiatives include Magyarleaks, Kimittud, and Fizettem. |
Autonomia Foundation | Autonómia Alapítvány | Hungary |
Factor 4: Fundamental Rights
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It supports civil society initiatives and promotes governmental and European program efficiency for the improvement of labor market conditions of Roma and underprivileged people. It also contributes to the implementation of the National Roma Integration Strategy’s (NRIS) in Hungary. |
The Cordelia Foundation | Cordelía Alapítvány | Hungary |
Factor 4: Fundamental Rights
Factor 7: Civil Justice
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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. |
Direkt36 | Direkt36 | Hungary |
Factor 1: Constraints on Government Powers
Factor 2: Absence of Corruption
Factor 3: Open Government
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It is an investigative journalism center with the mission to expose wrongdoings, corruption, and abuse of power in Hungary. Their projects have uncovered issues such as politicians' hidden assets and public contracting irregularities. |
Environmental Management and Law Association (EMLA) | EMLA Egyesület | Hungary |
Factor 6: Regulatory Enforcement
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It works on environmental law and environmental management. Their main activities include public interest environmental legal advice and litigation, research, consulting and education services, and environmental management projects. |
Eötvös Károly Institute | Eötvös Károly Intézetet- EKINT | Hungary |
Factor 4: Fundamental Rights
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Created in 2003 by the Soros Foundation, it is committed to the liberal interpretation of constitutionality, constitutional democracy, and individual rights by drafting specific policy proposals, concepts, and background studies. |
The Chance for Children Foundation (CFCF) | Esélyt a Hátrányos Helyzet? Gyerekeknek Alapítvány | Hungary |
Factor 4: Fundamental Rights
Factor 7: Civil Justice
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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. |
Center for Independent Journalism - CIJ | Független Médiaközpont | Hungary |
Factor 4: Fundamental Rights
Factor 6: Regulatory Enforcement
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CIJ promotes ethical, fact-based journalism and independent media in Hungary. They advocate for dialogue between media professionals and policy makers to promote a legal framework respectful of human rights and fundamental freedoms. |
Háttér Society | Háttér Társaság | Hungary |
Factor 4: Fundamental Rights
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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. |
Hintalovon Child Rights Foundation | Hintalovon Gyermekjogi Alapítvány | Hungary |
Factor 4: Fundamental Rights
Factor 7: Civil Justice
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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. |
Humán Platform - HP | Humán Platform | Hungary |
Factor 1: Constraints on Government Powers
Factor 4: Fundamental Rights
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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. |
K-Monitor | K-Monitor | Hungary |
Factor 2: Absence of Corruption
Factor 3: Open Government
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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. |
The School of Public Life | Közélet Iskolája | Hungary |
Factor 4: Fundamental Rights
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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. |
Criminology | Kriminológia | Hungary |
Factor 8: Criminal Justice
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It is the website of the Department of Criminology of the Faculty of Law at the Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE ÁJK). It offers graduate programs and conducts scientific research on current and relevant topics in criminology. |
The Hungarian Association for Drug Prevention and Harm Reduction | Magyar Drogprevenciós és Ártalomcsökkent? Szervezetek Szövetsége - MADÁSZSZ | Hungary |
Factor 3: Open Government
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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. |
Hungarian Helsinki Committee | Magyar Helsinki Bizottság | Hungary |
Factor 1: Constraints on Government Powers
Factor 4: Fundamental Rights
Factor 8: Criminal Justice
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Founded in 1989, it protects human dignity through legal and public activities, and provides help to refugees, detainees, and victims of law enforcement violence. |
Hungarian LGBT Alliance | Magyar LMBT Szövetség | Hungary |
Factor 4: Fundamental Rights
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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. |
The Mahatma Gandhi Human Rights Organization | Mahatma Gandhi Emberi Jogi Egyesület | Hungary |
Factor 4: Fundamental Rights
Factor 7: Civil Justice
Factor 8: Criminal Justice
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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. |
Menedék Hungarian Association for Migrants | Menedék Migránsokat Segít? Egyesület | Hungary |
Factor 4: Fundamental Rights
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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. |
Mertek Media Monitor | Mérték Médiaelemz? M?hely | Hungary |
Factor 4: Fundamental Rights
Factor 6: Regulatory Enforcement
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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. |