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Organization Name Organization Name (Local Language) Country Factors Organization Description
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 Chance for Children Foundation (CFCF) Esélyt a Hátrányos Helyzet? Gyerekeknek Alapítvány Hungary
Factor 4: Fundamental Rights
Factor 7: Civil Justice

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.

The Cordelia Foundation Cordelía Alapítvány Hungary
Factor 4: Fundamental Rights
Factor 7: Civil Justice

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.

The Hungarian Association for Drug Prevention and Harm Reduction Magyar Drogprevenciós és Ártalomcsökkent? Szervezetek Szövetsége - MADÁSZSZ Hungary
Factor 3: Open Government

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.

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.

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.

The Mahatma Gandhi Human Rights Organization Mahatma Gandhi Emberi Jogi Egyesület Hungary
Factor 4: Fundamental Rights
Factor 7: Civil Justice
Factor 8: Criminal Justice

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.

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.

The School of Public Life Közélet Iskolája Hungary
Factor 4: Fundamental Rights

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.

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.