ICAAD

What ICAAD does

ICAAD (International Center for Advocates Against Discrimination) is a US-registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit human rights organization founded in 2012, headquartered in Chappaqua, New York, and operating across more than 30 countries. The organization's work focuses on dismantling structural discrimination for women and girls, indigenous and climate-frontline communities, and other marginalized populations, with concentrated programs in 12 Pacific Island Countries and 14 Caribbean nations. It holds special consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) and has managed pro bono legal contributions valued at approximately $15 million.

ICAAD's core technology product is TrackGBV, a legal database and public data dashboard built in collaboration with technology partner Conduent and law firm partners including Clifford Chance and DLA Piper. TrackGBV structures and analyzes approximately 2,500 gender-based violence cases from 2000–2020 using machine learning and structured data methodologies to surface judicial bias patterns (e.g., gender stereotypes, customary practices) that correlate with sentence reductions. The platform is accompanied by a first-of-its-kind GBV Sentencing Handbook, country-specific reports, and Train-the-Trainers programs delivered to judiciaries and ministries. Beyond TrackGBV, ICAAD operates the Advocacy Academy (an online four-course certificate program with associated mentorship), the Dicta artivism sub-brand with a WooCommerce-powered online store, and a policy research portfolio spanning climate displacement, AI harm, and space governance.

ICAAD's business model is a nonprofit donations-and-grants model supplemented by modest commercial-style revenue streams. Primary funding comes from foundations (McGovern/PJMF, Clifford Chance Foundation, Matchbox Fund), individual donations, and GlobalGiving contributions; the organization has been a top-ranked GlobalGiving organization since 2017 and holds a 2026 Candid Platinum Seal of Transparency. Secondary revenue includes course sponsorships ($250 per course, $1,000 for a full certificate) and ARTivism merchandise sales. Programmatic work is delivered primarily through partnerships with civil society organizations, governments, and pro bono law firms, with no commercial SaaS or fee-for-service product model. The core team numbers 1–10 employees, supplemented by volunteers and partner-staffed delivery.

Name

ICAAD

Legal name

International Center for Advocates Against Discrimination

Website

https://icaad.ngo

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

ICAAD is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit human rights organization that uses data, technology, and law to combat gender-based violence, climate displacement, and structural discrimination across 30+ countries, with its flagship TrackGBV platform analyzing case law in 12 Pacific Island and 14 Caribbean nations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Human Rights Advocacy Services

NAICS

Human Rights Organizations (813311)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPADAEAM

Safeguarding, Accountability & Compliance (ESG, Gender/GBV, Do No Harm)

Business & Public Services/International Organizations & Development/International Development & Technical Assistance

Keywords

• Human rights advocacy
• Gender justice programs
• Data-driven advocacy
• Legal reform research
• Artivism initiatives

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Donations & Charitable Contributions: ICAAD operates as a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN: 45-4552704) funded primarily through donations from individuals, foundations, and institutions. All proceeds from the ARTivism online store support ICAAD projects globally.
2. Sponsorship & Training Fees: The organization offers sponsorship opportunities for the Advocacy Academy, with $250 sponsoring one student for one course and $1,000 sponsoring a full certificate program. Contact Erin Thomas for partnership and investment opportunities.
3. ARTivism Merchandise: The organization sells Dicta-branded merchandise including art prints, clothing, mugs, tote bags, and coasters through the online shop at shop.icaad.ngo, with all proceeds supporting human rights programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

ICAAD is a 501(c)(3) human rights nonprofit that operates a data-driven advocacy portfolio centered on the TrackGBV legal database and public data dashboard for monitoring gender-based violence case law and judicial sentencing across Pacific Island and Caribbean countries. The organization also delivers human rights education through the Advocacy Essentials Certificate Program and Mentorship Program, runs the Dicta artivism sub-brand with an online gallery store, and publishes policy briefs and reports on climate displacement, AI harm, and space governance.

Product overview

ICAAD (International Center for Advocates Against Discrimination) is a global nonprofit human rights organization that operates a multi-product portfolio spanning data technology, advocacy education, artivism, and policy research. Its core technology product is TrackGBV — a legal database and public data dashboard (built with Conduent) that monitors gender-based violence (GBV) case law and judicial bias across 12 Pacific Island Countries and 14 Caribbean countries, accompanied by a GBV Sentencing Handbook and Train-the-Trainers programs. ICAAD also runs the Dicta artivism sub-brand with an online gallery store (built on WooCommerce) selling legal-themed artwork and merchandise to fund programs. Education offerings include the Advocacy Essentials Certificate (an online 4-course program) and a Mentorship Program, both delivered virtually. Policy research products include country-specific TrackGBV reports, the Right to Life with Dignity climate displacement brief, Space Governance policy briefs, and reports on AI harm and artistic rights. ICAAD's newsletter (via Sendinblue) and virtual events/concerts supplement its program reach. The portfolio is tied together by ICAAD's rights-based approach to data literacy, using structured data tools to power evidence-based advocacy across all programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TrackGBV: A Gender-Based Violence tracking and analysis initiative that monitors justice sector service delivery through technology and legal analysis, covering Pacific Islands and Caribbean countries.
• Dicta
• Advocacy Academy

Products and services

• TrackGBV ICAAD's flagship data and technology platform for monitoring gender-based violence (GBV) case law and judicial sentencing practices. Developed in partnership with law firms and Conduent, it includes a legal database, a public data dashboard, analytical methodologies, and training programs for civil society and government stakeholders across Pacific Island and Caribbean countries.
• TrackGBV Data Dashboard A public-facing interactive dashboard that visualizes GBV case law data across Pacific and Caribbean countries. Allows civil society organizations, governments, and judiciaries to analyze sentencing patterns, contentious factors, and gender bias in judicial decisions in real time.
• Advocacy Essentials Certificate Program An online certificate program equipping activists, artists, and civil society professionals with tools for systemic change. The four-course curriculum covers power and systems frameworks, human rights analysis, and advocacy strategy. Available for sponsorship at $250 per course or $1,000 for the full certificate.
• Mentorship Program A global virtual mentorship program pairing students, youth, and aspiring human rights advocates with ICAAD team members based on academic background and career goals. Provides individualized support across law, politics, data, technology, finance, social sciences, and the arts.
• Dicta (ARTivism Online Store) ICAAD's artivism sub-brand and online gallery store featuring legal-themed artwork by artists such as Louise Shields and Du Feichen. The store sells gallery-quality prints, merchandise (mugs, totes, coasters), and clothing, with all proceeds supporting ICAAD's human rights programs.
• TrackGBV Train-the-Trainers Program A Train-the-Trainers program delivered in partnership with government ministries and SAFENET representatives. Trains stakeholders on gender bias analysis, TrackGBV methodology, and policy recommendations for GBV sentencing reform. Delivered in Solomon Islands and across Pacific Island countries.
• Rabi Women Economic Empowerment Program A community-driven economic empowerment initiative launched in 2026 on Rabi Island, Fiji, in partnership with the Banaban Human Rights Defenders Network and the Women's Fund Fiji. RWEE supports women through a collective marketplace for handicrafts, quarterly membership dues, and leadership development rooted in Advocacy Essentials training.

Quantifiable outcome

• 88% of students showed increased understanding of gender-based violence after education initiative in Ghana
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

AI capability7 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

25 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Mannatt, Phelps & Phillips LLPcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLaw firm partner developed the sexual harassment training workshop curriculum. Partner contributed both input and support for the training program in Fiji targeting key stakeholders and agencies.
• Fiji Women's Rights Movement (FWRM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing partner in gender-based violence advocacy. Commissioned survey of 1,000 women showing 20% face workplace sexual harassment. Organised and hosted training workshops in Fiji.
• Association for Women's Rights in Development (AWID)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Stop Sexual Harassment initiative combating sexual harassment through education and consensus in the Pacific region.
• Clifford ChancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLaw firm partner contributed pro bono hours to reviewing GBV cases for analysis and additional legal research. Co-developed TrackGBV Legal Database and GBV Sentencing Handbook in collaboration with ICAAD and Conduent.
• DLA PipercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with ICAAD to launch report addressing violence against women. Contributed to TrackGBV methodology development and Pacific Island country report analysis.
• ConduentcoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner collaborated with ICAAD and Clifford Chance to develop the first-of-its-kind TrackGBV Legal Database for the Pacific Island region.
• LinklatersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLaw firm partner contributed to ICAAD's research on structural discrimination, leading graduate and postgraduate students through advocacy journey identifying strategic policy objectives.
• IntraHealth InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal health organization invited ICAAD to conduct workshops for senior and country staff on multidisciplinary approaches to identifying and disrupting systemic problems affecting women and girls.
• Fiji Medical AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in medico-legal training initiative training medical and legal professionals to ensure better outcomes in gender-based violence cases.
• Sikh CoalitionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCivil rights organization provided consultancy grant to ICAAD to conduct survey on bullying of Sikh children, meeting over 700 children in 4 cities.
• WilmerhaleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with ICAAD on anti-bullying research initiative focusing on marginalized children.
• Colin Biggers & PaisleyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLaw firm partner in climate change and migration legal reform work for Pacific Island region.
• King & Wood MallesonsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLaw firm partner in climate change and migration legal reform work for Pacific Island region.
• University of QueenslandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner co-authoring environmental law textbook focusing on ecocentric approaches to governance in the Pacific. Led students in comparative review of GBV sentencing practices globally.
• University of South PacificcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional university partner in Pacific climate change and migration legal reform efforts, working on educational and research collaboration.
• NazdeekcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in India using innovative SMS technologies to address gaps in delivery of basic services related to women's health, housing, food, water and sanitation in Delhi slums.
• PajhracoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Assam, India working on maternal health and rights for marginalized tea garden workers who face high malnutrition and maternal mortality rates.
• Women United Together Marshall Islands (WUTMI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in COFA negotiations initiative advocating for equitable outcomes for Marshall Islands in renewal negotiations with the United States.
• Micronesian Legal Services CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in COFA negotiations and climate justice advocacy for Federated States of Micronesia.
• Marshall Islands National Nuclear CommissioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner addressing nuclear legacy issues and advocating for human rights in COFA renewal negotiations with the United States.
• Micronesia Climate Change AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition partner in climate change advocacy and COFA renewal negotiations representing climate-frontline communities in Micronesia.
• Banaban Human Rights Defenders Network (BHRDN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity-based organization on Rabi Island, Fiji with members in Kiribati. Completed ICAAD's Advocacy Essentials courses and led creation of Rabi Women Economic Empowerment.
• Women's Fund FijicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHosted information session on Rabi Island that led to launch of Rabi Women Economic Empowerment with 59 women attending and over 100 members.
• Dasvandh NetworkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with ICAAD to host virtual concert celebrating Vaisakhi, bringing together 5 Sikh artists to share talents and promote resistance and equity.
• LunARCminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with ICAAD to carry artwork by Louise Shields to the Moon on March 2, 2025, connecting space exploration with human rights equity themes.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Equality Now: International human rights organization using legal advocacy and strategic litigation to advance gender equality and end violence against women and girls. Directly comparable to ICAAD in mission, target populations, and reliance on law firm partnerships.
• The Advocates for Human Rights: Volunteer-based human rights organization producing shadow reports and legal advocacy on GBV, trafficking, and discrimination. Closely comparable to ICAAD in its data-driven, volunteer-and-pro-bono-powered advocacy model.
• MADRE: International women's human rights organization partnering with grassroots groups on GBV, climate justice, and indigenous rights. Closely comparable to ICAAD's community-led, partnership-based model serving marginalized women and climate-frontline communities.
• Center for Reproductive Rights: Global legal advocacy organization using litigation and data to advance gender-based human rights. Comparable to ICAAD's intersection of legal analysis, data-driven advocacy, and TrackGBV-style case monitoring, though at much larger scale.
• Urgent Action Fund for Women's Human Rights: Rapid-response fund supporting women's human rights defenders globally. Comparable to ICAAD in supporting grassroots women-led organizations (e.g., Rabi Women Economic Empowerment) and in leveraging donor capital for advocacy.
• Sikh Coalition: Civil rights organization that has partnered with ICAAD on anti-bullying research for Sikh children. Comparable in its data-driven approach to discrimination affecting specific communities and its reliance on pro bono legal support.
• Nazdeek: India-based human rights organization partnering with ICAAD on maternal health and women's rights using SMS-based data tools. Comparable in applying structured data and technology to amplify marginalized women's advocacy.

Broad incumbents

• Human Rights Watch: Large international human rights organization producing research and advocacy across GBV, discrimination, and climate justice. Comparable thematic overlap with ICAAD, but operates at far greater scale and with paid staff rather than a pro bono model.
• Amnesty International: Global human rights movement with UN consultative status producing country reports and advocacy on discrimination, GBV, and climate. Comparable to ICAAD in international scope and consultative status, though vastly larger.
• UN Women: United Nations entity dedicated to gender equality and the empowerment of women, including GBV programming. ICAAD partners with UN Women on TrackGBV Caribbean; comparable in mission but in scope and resources is far larger.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/icaadglobal
• Facebookfacebook.com/ICAADglobal
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/international-center-for-advocates-against-discrimination-icaad-
• Instagraminstagram.com/icaad_ngo

Compliance4 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

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