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49 major civil society organizations and NGOs — filter by type and region, or search by name. A starting map of who does what in the sector.
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Defends the digital rights of users at risk and campaigns against internet shutdowns and surveillance.
Visit siteCampaigns to protect human rights and free prisoners of conscience worldwide.
Visit siteDefends and promotes freedom of expression and freedom of information around the world.
Visit siteAdvocates electoral and political reforms and publishes data on candidates in Indian elections.
Visit siteSupports feminist movements worldwide to advance gender equality and women's rights.
Visit sitePrivate foundation funding global health, development and US education programs.
Visit siteOne of the world's largest development organizations, tackling poverty across Asia and Africa.
Visit siteDelivers emergency relief and long-term development, with a focus on women and girls.
Visit siteArgentine human rights group promoting memory, truth and justice and defending democratic rights.
Visit siteResearch and advocacy think tank on environment and development issues in India.
Visit siteGlobal alliance strengthening citizen action and civil society around the world.
Visit sitePromotes public safety, security and accessible justice through research and advocacy in Nigeria.
Visit siteDefends the rights of journalists and documents attacks on the press worldwide.
Visit siteBrazilian organization defending human rights from a Global South perspective.
Visit siteProvides emergency medical care to people affected by conflict, epidemics and disasters.
Visit siteGrantmaking philanthropy working to reduce inequality and advance social justice worldwide.
Visit siteResearches and advocates for democracy, political freedom and human rights globally.
Visit siteIndependent think tank promoting democratic governance and accountability in Ghana.
Visit siteInvestigates links between natural resource exploitation, conflict and corruption.
Visit siteCampaigns worldwide on climate, forests, oceans and against nuclear and toxic threats.
Visit siteInvestigates and reports on human rights abuses to hold governments accountable.
Visit siteGlobal network of organizations defending and promoting freedom of expression.
Visit siteWorks to improve the legal environment for civil society and civic freedoms worldwide.
Visit siteProtects and assists victims of armed conflict under international humanitarian law.
Visit siteProvides sexual and reproductive health care and rights advocacy in over 140 countries.
Visit siteResponds to humanitarian crises and helps refugees rebuild lives and communities.
Visit siteWorld's largest trade union federation representing workers' interests globally.
Visit sitePromotes and protects human rights and democratic governance in Kenya.
Visit siteGrantmaking foundation supporting justice, conservation and creative work worldwide.
Visit siteBuilds online tools that help citizens engage with democracy and hold power to account.
Visit siteGrantmaking network funding justice, democratic governance and human rights initiatives.
Visit siteConfederation of NGOs working to end poverty and injustice worldwide.
Visit siteGlobal health nonprofit advancing health technologies, vaccines and disease programs.
Visit siteNonprofit media organization producing investigative and accountability reporting.
Visit siteImproves the quality of education for underprivileged children across India.
Visit siteDefends press freedom and publishes the annual World Press Freedom Index.
Visit sitePromotes children's literacy and girls' education in low-income communities.
Visit siteWorks to improve the lives of children through health, education and emergency relief.
Visit siteUses human rights law to fight corruption and promote accountability in Nigeria.
Visit siteSupports workers worldwide in building unions and advancing labor rights.
Visit siteConserves lands and waters on which nature and people depend across the globe.
Visit siteFights corruption globally and publishes the annual Corruption Perceptions Index.
Visit siteZambian chapter fighting corruption and promoting integrity and accountability.
Visit siteSouth African activist group campaigning for access to HIV treatment and care.
Visit siteBuilds open-source crowdsourcing and crisis-mapping tools to empower communities.
Visit siteInternational charity providing clean water, sanitation and hygiene to communities.
Visit siteNonprofit hosting Wikipedia and supporting free knowledge projects worldwide.
Visit siteHelps people use video and technology to document and defend human rights.
Visit siteOne of the world's largest conservation organizations, protecting wildlife and habitats.
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