Gender Justice &
Ending Violence
Using law, data, technology, and community-led advocacy to hold justice systems accountable for survivors of gender-based violence.
Inclusive AI &
Justice Tech
Building technology that serves communities, and holding technology accountable when it doesn't.
Human Rights
Advocacy & Education
Turning human rights knowledge into the power to change the systems that cause harm.
Artivism &
Cultural Advocacy
Centering artists as architects of just futures.
Climate Justice &
Displacement
Advancing rights-based responses to the climate crisis for frontline communities most impacted by rising seas and extractive harm.
Horizon
Scanning
Anticipating tomorrow's human rights challenges before they arrive.
ICAAD (International Center for Advocates Against Discrimination) is a human rights advocacy organization working at the intersection of law, technology, art, and community-driven activism to dismantle structural discrimination and build a more equitable future. Our work is global, focusing on geographies where climate change, gender-based violence, and colonial legacies collide to create urgent human rights challenges.
Systemic Approach. International Impact.
ICAAD has worked to promote more equitable systems for women and girls, indigenous peoples, and other marginalized communities.
Managed the contribution of
Hours of Pro Bono valued at $15 Million
Changed laws for the benefit of
Women and Girls globally
Executed on projects with
Organizations across 30+ countries
Ideas
Partner Spotlight: Rabi Women Economic Empowerment
Building power and women’s leadership from the ground up
The Power of Structured Data: Transforming Advocacy Through Data Literacy
Use the data you have to improve your advocacy
Equity in Space Governance
Building legal certainty before first-mover advantage becomes permanent exclusion.
Workshop Puts Spotlight on Vanuatu’s Human Rights Gaps
What’s next for Vanuatu’s human rights defenders?
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