Global Initiative For Economic Social And Cultural Rights

Organization Overview

Global Initiative For Economic Social And Cultural Rights is located in Minneapolis, MN. The organization was established in 2011. According to its NTEE Classification (Q33) the organization is classified as: International Relief, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Global Initiative For Economic Social And Cultural Rights is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2023, Global Initiative For Economic Social And Cultural Rights generated $1.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 5 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.1m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 5.9% per year over the past 5 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

ENABLE EVERY PERSON AND COMMUNITY TO ENJOY THEIR ECONOMIC, SOCIAL AND CULTURAL RIGHTS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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REVERSE THE COMMERCIALIZATION OF PUBLIC SERVICES:DURING 2023, WE TOOK THE LEAD IN BUILDING AND MOBILISING AN INTERDISCIPLINARY MOVEMENT TO CONFRONT THE POWERFUL INTERESTS AND INSTITUTIONS THAT DRIVE COMMERCIALISATION OF SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH ECONOMIC, SOCIAL, CULTURAL, AND ENVIRONMENTAL RIGHTS SUCH AS EDUCATION AND HEALTHCARE. IN VARIOUS INTERNATIONAL FORA WE CALLED FOR UNIVERSAL ACCESS TO HIGH-QUALITY, GENDER TRANSFORMATIVE, AND EQUITABLE PUBLIC SERVICES AS THE FOUNDATION OF A FAIR AND JUST SOCIETY.


INSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORKSWE SUPPORTED NATIONAL AND LOCAL RIGHTS ADVOCATES TO ENGAGE WITH HUMAN RIGHTS MONITORING BODIES OR SPEAK TO HUMAN RIGHTS MECHANISMS, TO ENSURE THAT LOCAL PERSPECTIVES INFORM THE WORK OF THESE BODIES. WE PREPARED ANALYTICAL DOCUMENTS TO ENHANCE ACCESSIBILITY AND UNDERSTANDING OF HUMAN RIGHTS STANDARDS. WE ENCOURAGED NATIONAL, REGIONAL, AND UNIVERSAL HUMAN RIGHTS BODIES TO ADOPT A PROGRESSIVE INTERPRETATION OF STANDARDS THAT ARE RELEVANT TO CLIMATE CHANGE, RENEWABLE ENERGIES, PUBLIC SERVICES, AND FISCAL POLICIES. WE WORKED WITH PARTNERS TO ENSURE THAT HUMAN RIGHTS MECHANISMS REMAIN STRONG AND CREDIBLE, AND HAVE SUFFICIENT RESOURCES.


FISCAL JUSTICE:DURING 2023, PROMOTED TAX COOPERATION AND ACTIVELY PARTICIPATED IN GLOBAL DISCUSSIONS TO REFORM THE INTERNATIONAL TAX SYSTEM. AT REGIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL LEVELS, WE CAMPAIGNED EFFECTIVELY TO INTEGRATE HUMAN RIGHTS PRINCIPLES IN FISCAL POLICY AND DECISION-MAKING. WE URGED GOVERNMENTS TO ADOPT PROGRESSIVE TAX SYSTEMS THAT WOULD ENABLE THEM TO INVEST IN PUBLIC SERVICES, TACKLE GENDER DISPARITIES, AND ADDRESS THE CLIMATE CRISIS. IN NOVEMBER, THE EFFORTS REACHED A CLIMAX WHEN THE UNITED NATIONS ADOPTED A LANDMARK RESOLUTION ON INTERNATIONAL TAXATION WITH SUPPORT FROM 125 COUNTRIES.


ENVIRONMENTAL BREAKDOWN & JUST TRANSITIONSDURING 2023, WE RAISED AWAIRNESS THAT DECARBONISATION MUST BE ADEQUATELY FINANCED AND ALIGNED WITH, INFORMED BY, AND INFLUENCED BY HUMAN RIGHTS PRINCIPLES. WE WERE ACTIVE IN THE GENEVA DIALOGUES ON HUMAN RIGHTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE, WHERE WE PROPOSED JUST TRANSITION RECOMMENDATIONS TO UN HUMAN RIGHTS MONITORING BODIES. WE PRODUCED SEVERAL PUBLICATIONS AND CAPACITY-BUILDING MATERIALS TO SUPPORT THE EFFORTS OF THE CLIMATE JUSTICE MOVEMENT TO INFLUENCE UN HUMAN RIGHTS INSTITUTIONS. WE ALSO PARTICIPATED IN GLOBAL AND REGIONAL CLIMATE NEGOTIATIONS. WE ACTIVELY PARTICIPATED IN THE BONN CLIMATE CHANGE CONFERENCE, IN THE CLIMATE WEEK FOR LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN, AND IN THE UNFCCC CONFERENCE OF PARTIES (COP29) IN DUBAI.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Marcos Orellana
Chair
$0
Rachel Moussie
Board Member / Chair
$0
Allan Maleche
Vice Chair
$0
Kate Donald
Secretary
$0
Jose Fiocca
Treasurer / Board Member
$0
Daria Roach
Board Member / Treasurer
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $312,923
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,193,601
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,506,524
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $7,850
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,523,230

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