Civil Rights & Social Action

"Founded in 1989 by Bryan Stevenson, a widely acclaimed public interest lawyer and bestselling author of Just Mercy, EJI is a private, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides legal representation to people who have been illegally convicted, unfairly sentenced, or abused in state jails and prisons. We challenge the death penalty and excessive punishment and we provide re-entry assistance to formerly incarcerated people. EJI works with communities that have been marginalized by poverty and discouraged by unequal treatment. We are committed to changing the narrative about race in America."

The oldest national legal organization working for the civil rights of #LGBTQ+ people & everyone living with #HIV.

For nearly 100 years, the ACLU has been our nation’s guardian of liberty, working in courts, legislatures, and communities to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties that the Constitution and the laws of the United States guarantee everyone in this country. Whether it’s achieving full equality for LGBT people, establishing new privacy protections for our digital age of widespread government surveillance, ending mass incarceration, or preserving the right to vote or the right to have an abortion, the ACLU takes up the toughest civil liberties cases and issues to defend all people from government abuse and overreach.

Pride Foundation fuels transformational movements to advance equity and justice for LGBTQ+ people in all communities across the Northwest.

Boston CASA recruits, trains and supervises volunteer advocates for kids in cases of abuse and neglect.

Compassion And Choices falls under the Right to Die & Euthanasia category: Organizations that support the right of people who may be terminally ill to end their own lives in a planned manner either by active means or by the removal of life-support systems.

LGBTQ+ Victory Institute works to achieve and sustain equality through leadership development, trainings, research and convenings. We work around the globe to increase the number, expand the diversity, and ensure the success of out LGBTQ+ elected and appointed officials at all levels of government.

Research advocacy and education to support and protect lgbtq individuals and families.

Equality federation institute is the movement builder and strategic partner to state-based organizations advancing equality for lesbian gay bisexual and transgender (lgbt) people in the communities we call home.

At Dream.Org we close prison doors and open doors of opportunity into the green economy. We bring people together across racial, social, and partisan lines to create a future with freedom, dignity, and opportunity for all. The Justice program brings together leaders impacted by the criminal justice system with unlikely allies spanning the political divide to push for bold and innovative criminal justice solutions. Our network of unlikely allies has built consensus for reform among Republicans and Democrats at the state and federal level. Our Dignity for Incarcerated Women campaign has improved living conditions for more than 30,000 women incarcerated in 14 states. We’ve spearheaded historic bipartisan federal reform legislation, including the First Step Act, that has brought more than 18,000 people home from behind bars. Together, we create second chances and work to transform our criminal justice system.

The Trevor Project is the world’s largest suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning) young people. The organization works to save young lives by providing support through free and confidential suicide prevention and crisis intervention programs on platforms where young people spend their time: a 24/7 phone lifeline, chat, text and soon-to-come integrations with social media platforms. The organization also runs TrevorSpace, the world’s largest safe space social networking site for LGBTQ youth, and operates innovative education, research, and advocacy programs.

"Chinese for Affirmative Action was founded in 1969 to protect the civil and political rights of Chinese Americans and to advance multiracial democracy in the United States. Today, CAA is a progressive voice in and on behalf of the broader Asian American and Pacific Islander community. We advocate for systemic change that protects immigrant rights, promotes language diversity, and remedies racial and social injustice." Stop AAPI Hate is a project of Chinese For Affirmative Action.

GLSEN falls under the Intergroup & Race Relations category: Organizations that work for increased harmony and understanding among diverse groups in the community and to reduce or eliminate tensions and violence based on age, gender, race, color, sexual preference, creed, national origin, income level or stereotypical identification.

The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc. is America’s premier legal organization fighting for racial justice. Through litigation, advocacy, and public education, LDF seeks structural changes to expand democracy, eliminate disparities, and achieve racial justice in a society that fulfills the promise of equality for all Americans. LDF also defends the gains and protections won over the past 75 years of civil rights struggle and works to improve the quality and diversity of judicial and executive appointments.

Immigration Equality falls under the Lesbian & Gay Rights category: Organizations that support the passage and enforcement of laws and other social measures that protect and promote the rights and interests of individuals who are gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender.

Impact Justice was created out of a desire to build the future we need in the world. As a national nonprofit innovation and research center, our mission is to foster a more humane and restorative system of justice by preventing systems involvement, eliminating cruel and inhumane conditions of confinement, and reducing barriers to reentry so that all people can live fulfilling lives.

Founded in 1920, six months before American women won the right to vote, the League of Women Voters continues to be a leading nonpartisan voice in the fight for democracy. Women-led, with more than a million members and supporters and more than 750 state and local Leagues around the country, the League is a trusted, nonpartisan voice in elections and voting rights. In 2020, LWV Education Fund educated more than 6 million voters with nonpartisan election information and tools to vote. In 2024, we are poised to educate and equip even more voters with your help!

"CASA-NYC’s mission is to ensure that young people involved in the NYC child welfare system have their needs met and rights protected and that children in foster care are moved quickly into safe, stable, nurturing and permanent homes—with their families of origin whenever possible." - https://casa-nyc.org/#

"Transgender Law Center is the largest national trans-led organization advocating self-determination for all people. Grounded in legal expertise and committed to racial justice, we employ a variety of community-driven strategies to keep transgender and gender nonconforming people alive, thriving, and fighting for liberation."

The Innocence Project works to free the innocent, prevent wrongful convictions, and create fair, compassionate, and equitable systems of justice for everyone. Our work is guided by science and grounded in anti-racism.

The Center for Reproductive Rights uses the power of law to advance reproductive rights as fundamental human rights around the world.

EMBRACE Action is an inclusive, grassroots organization that partners with families and groups to develop and strengthen the skills and resources needed to effectively advocate for racial equity and diverse communities. Committed to the vision of racial equality, our organization offers programs that provide parents and groups with the resources, tools, and support to be more actively engaged in advocating for racial equity. We bring people together for meaningful conversation and experiences that can lead to growth and heal the racial divide in our communities.

"Since 2003, the National Black Justice Coalition (NBJC) has been America’s leading national civil rights organization dedicated to the empowerment of Black lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer+, and same gender loving (LGBTQ+/SGL) people, including people living with HIV/AIDS through coalition building, federal policy change, research, and education. Our mission is to end racism, homophobia, and LGBTQ+/SGL bias and stigma. NBJC supports Black individuals, families, and communities in strengthening the bonds and bridging the gaps between the movements for racial justice and LGBTQ+/SGL equity. We envision a world where all people are fully empowered to participate safely, openly, and honestly in family, faith, and community, regardless of race, class, gender identity, or sexual orientation."

We The Protesters is a national organization focused on ending racism and police violence in the United States. Since 2015, we’ve built the most comprehensive database of police violence in the nation, used the data to identify effective policy solutions and supported movement organizers to enact these policies at every level of government.

"American Jewish Committee (AJC) stands up for Israel’s right to exist in peace and security; confronts antisemitism, no matter the source; and upholds the democratic values that unite Jews and our allies." - https://www.ajc.org/whoweare

The Women’s Refugee Commission (WRC) is creating a better world for refugees. WRC catalyzes transformative change to protect and empower women, children, and youth displaced by conflict and crisis. Our mission is to improve the lives and protect the rights of women, children, youth, and other people who are often overlooked, undervalued, and underserved in humanitarian responses to displacement and crises. Our vision is a world where all people displaced by conflict or crisis are welcomed with dignity; are safe, healthy, and self-reliant; have their human rights and agency respected; and get the support and resources they need to rebuild their lives. We work in partnership with displaced communities to research their needs, identify solutions, and advocate for gender-transformative and sustained improvement in humanitarian, development, and displacement policy and practice.

Avaaz empowers millions of people from all walks of life to take action on pressing global, regional and national issues, from corruption and poverty to conflict and climate change. Our model of internet organising allows thousands of individual efforts, however small, to be rapidly combined into a powerful collective force.

"Men Having Babies, Inc. is a nonprofit organization that was spun off in July 2012 from a program that ran at the NYC LGBT Center since 2005. It started as a peer support network for biological gay fathers and fathers-to-be, offering monthly workshops and an annual seminar. Over time, elaborate online resources were developed, the group’s mailing list expanded to thousands of couples and singles from around the world, and it teamed up with LGBT family associations to develop similar programs in Chicago, San Francisco, LA, Miami, Dallas, Atlanta, Tel Aviv, Taipei, Berlin, and Brussels." - https://menhavingbabies.org/about/

IN PURSUIT OF A COMPASSIONATE SOCIETY WHERE ALL PEOPLE HAVE THE RIGHT TO MIGRATE AND HUMAN RIGHTS ARE GUARANTEED, RAICES DEFENDS THE RIGHTS OF IMMIGRANTS AND REFUGEES; EMPOWERS INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITIES; AND ADVOCATES FOR LIBERTY AND JUSTICE.

Arizonans for Rational Sex Offense Laws falls under the Civil Rights category: Organizations that work for the passage and enforcement of laws or other social measures that will more effectively protect the rights of specific groups.

Educate the public on reproductive choice and healthcare options and advocate for public policies that support access to reproductive healthcare and education.

The Center for Disability Rights promotes a society in which people with disabilities enjoy full integration, independence, and civil rights.

Guided by principles of human compassion and dignity, our mission is to welcome refugees, immigrants, and other displaced people and support them in integrating and thriving in their new communities. We provide assistance to refugees and other displaced people fleeing persecution based on race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or membership in a particular social group as well as to the communities that welcome them. RST provides services to refugees, asylees, survivors of human trafficking, and related vulnerable populations from over 30 different countries of origin each year. RST works in partnership with faith-based communities, businesses and volunteers to provide clients with employment assistance, initial housing, household goods and furniture, case management, resources, referrals, education and guidance to assist in establishing self-sufficient lives in Texas. RST has offices in Dallas, Austin, Amarillo, Fort Worth, Houston and Harlingen. RST IS FUNDED PRIMARILY THROU

WE ARE INCLUSIVE SPORT We work with partners, sports, leagues, teams and individuals to ensure LGBTQ+ belonging at every level of the game.

A 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, Witness Change uses multimedia storytelling to support marginalized people to reclaim their narratives and improve their lives. Our vision is to create inclusive societies with equal rights for all. Founded in 2015, Witness Change has worked all around the world to bring about systemic change. We believe that if the story is wrong, the policy will be wrong. Our key projects include: Where Love is Illegal, LGBTQI+ stories of discrimination and survival; In My World, stories of living with mental health issues and psychosocial or intellectual disabilities; and 1000 Dreams, refugee stories authored by refugees. Our projects have reached more than 250 million people worldwide.

THE CENTER IS SPECIFICALLY DEDICATED TO THE IDEAL THAT RELIGIOUS FREEDOM AND FREEDOM OF SPEECH ARE INALIENABLE, GOD GIVEN RIGHTS. THE CENTER'S PURPOSE IS TO EDUCATE, PROMULGATE, CONCILIATE AND WHERE NECESSARY, LITIGATE, TO ENSURE THAT THOSE RIGHTS ARE PROTECTED UNDER THE LAW.

IAG'S MISSION IS TO AID & PROVIDE CUSTOMIZED SERVICES TO BOTH CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES, AND THEIR FAMILIES, TO LIVE NORMAL LIVES IN THE COMMUNITY, TO REMAIN IN A COMMUNITY HOME, LIVE INDEPENDENTLY AND ACTIVELYPARTICIPATE IN COMMUNITY LIFE.

EQUALITY FLORIDA ACTION IS THE ADVOCACY ARM OF THE LARGEST CIVIL RIGHTS ORGANIZATION WORKING TO SECURE FULL EQUALITY FOR FLORIDA'S LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, TRANSGENDER, AND QUEER (LGBTQ) COMMUNITY.(CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)WE WORK TO PASS LEGISLATION AND LOCAL POLICIES THAT WOULD BENEFIT FLORIDA'S LGBTQ COMMUNITY, AND TO OPPOSE UNFAVORABLE LEGISLATION AND POLICIES.

DISABILITY RIGHTS CALIFORNIA (DRC) DEFENDS, ADVANCES, AND STRENGTHENS THE RIGHTS AND OPPORTUNITIES OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES.

"Our Mission is to be a voice for the voiceless by helping women facing unwanted pregnancy choose life for their babies by offering support, unconditional love, and resources for them to carry their pregnancies, regardless of the circumstances." (from brazil4life.org)

Street Medics Austin (SMA) is a community-led, community-focused nonprofit organization committed to providing accessible medical care, education, and support to underserved communities and those who wish to peaceably assemble in the Austin area. We strive to achieve this mission by providing free and accessible medical training, in-person support for individuals engaged in first amendment protected activities, and emergency medical care to people in need.

Roshaniya, a registered 501c3 in the US, is an advocacy and support group dedicated to defending the rights of LGBT+ Afghans and empowering them to achieve equality and pursue a fulfilling life by helping them to escape state-sanctioned violence by relocating them to a safe haven. Roshaniya is the largest LGBT+ Afghan network dedicated to serving Afghanistan’s LGBT+ community.

"Journalists for Human Rights (JHR) is Canada’s leading media development organization. We train journalists to report on human rights and governance issues in their communities. When the media puts a spotlight on human rights, people start talking about the issues and demanding change." (from jhr.ca)

Our vision is for all Native communities to be restored to full health, sustainability, and self-determination. To accomplish this, we commit to the following goals:- Increase philanthropic investment in Native communities to strengthen and expand community-based solutions.- Strengthen support for Native, philanthropic, and non-profit leaders to increase Native representation in the sector.- Improve the availability of regular, reliable data and Indigenous-led research on Native communities and their relation to philanthropy.- Support Tribal Nations with more opportunities for awareness, connection, and collaboration with each other and with the philanthropic sector.

ACLJ IS COMMITTED TO ENSURING THE ONGOING VIABILITY OF FREEDOM AND LIBERTY IN THE UNITED STATES AND AROUND THE WORLD. BY FOCUSING ON U.S. CONSTITUTIONAL LAW, EUROPEAN UNION LAW AND HUMAN RIGHTS LAW, THE ACLJ IS DEDICATED TO THE CONCEPT THAT FREEDOM AND LIBERTY ARE UNIVERSAL, GOD-GIVEN AND INALIENABLE RIGHTS THAT MUST BE PROTECTED. THE ACLJ AND ITS WORLDWIDE AFFILIATES ENGAGE IN LITIGATION, PROVIDE LEGAL SERVICES, RENDER ADVICE TO INDIVIDUALS AND GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES, AS WELL AS COUNSEL CLIENTS ON GLOBAL FREEDOM AND LIBERTY ISSUES. THE ACLJ AND ITS AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS ALSO SUPPORT TRAINING LAW STUDENTS FROM AROUND THE WORLD IN ORDER TO PROTECT RELIGIOUS LIBERTY AND SAFEGUARD HUMAN RIGHTS AND DIGNITY. AS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION, THE ACLJ DOES NOT CHARGE FOR ITS SERVICES AND IS DEPENDENT UPON GOD AND THE RESOURCES HE PROVIDES THROUGH THE TIME, TALENT, AND GIFTS OF PEOPLE WHO SHARE OUR CONCERNS AND DESIRE TO PROTECT OUR RELIGIOUS AND CONSTITUTIONAL FREEDOMS.

STATE POLICY NETWORK'S (SPN) MISSION IS TO CATALYZE THRIVING, DURABLE FREEDOM MOVEMENTS IN EVERY STATE, ANCHORED WITH HIGH-PERFORMING, INDEPENDENT THINK TANKS.

TO RECRUIT, TRAIN AND SUPERVISE VOLUNTEERS TO SERVE AS ADVOCATES FOR ABUSED AND NEGLECTED CHILDREN IN THE NEW HAMPSHIRE COURT SYSTEM.

THE CENTER FOR POLICING EQUITY'S (CPE'S) NORTH STAR IS PROTECTING, EMPOWERING, AND SUPPORTING VULNERABLE COMMUNITIES PARTICULARLY BLACK AND BROWN COMMUNITIES TO REDESIGN THEIR PUBLIC SAFETY SYSTEMS. CPE PROVIDES DECISION-MAKERS WITH DATA, STORIES, AND RELATIONSHIPS TO FACILITATE CHANGE THAT'S BOLD, INNOVATIVE, AND LASTING. WE DO SCIENCE TO PROMOTE JUSTICE.