ABO (Brazil Office Alliance)

What ABO (Brazil Office Alliance) does

ABO (Brazil Office Alliance), also operating as the Washington Brazil Office (WBO), is an independent nonprofit civil society network headquartered at 1611 Connecticut Ave., NW, Washington, D.C. Founded in 2017, the organization operates as a collaborative network of three entities that conduct international advocacy, knowledge production, and diplomatic engagement on behalf of Brazilian civil society. Its primary constituencies are civil society organizations, social movements, traditional peoples and communities (including Indigenous and Quilombola groups), Brazilian and U.S. government institutions, and academic researchers. ABO addresses gaps in international visibility on Brazilian issues spanning democracy, human rights, environmental protection (Amazon and Cerrado biomes), racial equality, gender/LGBTI rights, civic space, and socio-economic development.

ABO does not sell commercial products or services. Its portfolio is organized around six thematic advocacy programs (Democracy/Human Rights; Amazon/Climate; Racial Equality; Gender and Sexual Diversity; Civic Space Strengthening; Socio-economic Development and SDGs) and two observatories (Elections 2026 and the ODTI Observatory of International Labor and Social Rights). Content dissemination occurs through a weekly bilingual (Portuguese/English) newsletter reaching nearly 3,000 subscribers, analytical articles, policy papers, annual reports (including the Brazil Report), the Brazil Unfiltered podcast, and electoral bulletins and videocasts. Revenue is derived from donations (via a public Fundrazr donate page) and grants; no public pricing or fee-based service exists. The technology footprint is limited to a Squarespace-hosted website, the newsletter, and social channels on X and YouTube.

The organization is led by Executive Director Paulo Abrão (former Executive Secretary of the IACHR/OAS and former Brazil National Secretary of Justice), Executive Director of the Brazil Office Association Rafael Schincariol, and Board President James Green (Brown University professor and former president of the Brazilian Studies Association). With roughly 9 staff, ABO executes advocacy by mobilizing Brazilian and international civil society networks, organizing congressional and parliamentary visits to Washington, supporting litigation in international forums, and participating in coalitions such as the International Coalition of Democratic Thought (CIPED) and partnerships with Brazilian ministries, the Cerrado Network, and leading Brazilian civil society organizations.

Name

ABO (Brazil Office Alliance)

Legal name

Brazil Office Alliance (ABO)

Website

https://braziloffice.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

ABO (Brazil Office Alliance) is a Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit civil society network founded in 2017 that conducts international advocacy and knowledge production on Brazilian democracy, human rights, environmental, and social justice issues for civil society organizations, traditional communities, policymakers, and academics.

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Product category

International Civil Society Advocacy

NAICS

Human Rights Organizations (813311), Business Associations (813910), National Security and International Affairs (928)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), International Affairs (9721)

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Development Cooperation & Foreign Aid Administration (BPAIAIAG)

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Donor Coordination, Monitoring & Evaluation (MEL) Programs (BPADABAN)

Keywords

• Civil society advocacy
• Human rights advocacy
• Democracy monitoring
• International policy research
• Electoral observatory

Headquarters

HQ city

Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Brazil Office Alliance (ABO) operates as an independent civil society advocacy network dedicated to strengthening civil society, protecting human rights, promoting sustainable development, and defending democracy in Brazil. It delivers services through six thematic advocacy programs, two observatories (Elections 2026 and ODTI Labor Rights), a bilingual weekly newsletter reaching nearly 3,000 subscribers, policy papers, annual reports, and the Brazil Unfiltered podcast, targeting Brazilian civil society, traditional peoples, government institutions, and academic communities in the U.S., Brazil, and Europe.

Product overview

The Brazil Office Alliance (ABO) is a civil society advocacy organization, not a technology product company. It operates a unified portfolio of advocacy programs and content services centered on Brazilian democracy, human rights, and environmental protection. The core offering consists of six thematic advocacy programs (Democracy/Human Rights, Amazon/Climate, Racial Equality, Gender/Sexual Diversity, Civic Space, and Socio-economic Development), supplemented by two observatories (Elections 2026 and ODTI Labor Rights). Content dissemination occurs through bilingual newsletters, policy papers, the Brazil Report, the Brazil Unfiltered podcast, and articles. All services are delivered through advocacy, research, networking, and publication—no software products or technology platforms are offered.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Democracy, Human Rights and Freedom of Expression Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 200+ editions of weekly bilingual newsletter reaching 3,000 subscribers
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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No

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• Cerrado NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2026Co-organizer of the event 'Cerrado in the World: Territories, Rights, and Voices in Global Advocacy' focused on strengthening international advocacy for Cerrado peoples and environmental justice
• AMEDI - Environment and Interactive EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2026Co-organizer of events focused on Cerrado advocacy and environmental education
• Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change (MMA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2026Government partner co-organizing events on Cerrado advocacy and climate justice
• Vladimir Herzog InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2026Partner in the project 'Internationalization of the Defense and Preservation of the Brazilian Cerrado' providing technical support for international advocacy
• Ministry of Agrarian Development and Family Agriculture (MDA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2026Government partner in the Cerrado international defense project
• International Coalition of Democratic Thought (CIPED)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2025Coalition created in 2025 to strengthen international defense of democracy, with Brazil Office Alliance participating in institutional consolidation efforts
• Instituto MariellecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCivil society partner organization focused on human rights and democracy
• Instituto Vladimir HerzogcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCivil society partner organization working on human rights and international cooperation
• Artigo 19coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational human rights organization focused on freedom of expression
• Instituto Sou da PazcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBrazilian peace and security institute partner
• Associação Brasileira de Relações InternacionaiscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBrazilian international relations association partner
• Ação da CidadaniacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCivil society organization focused on citizenship and social rights

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Washington Office on Latin America (WOLA): Washington D.C.-based advocacy organization promoting human rights, democracy, and social justice across Latin America. Directly comparable to ABO as a U.S.-headquartered civil society advocate with policy engagement, publications, and partnerships targeting Latin American countries, including Brazil programming.
• Instituto Vladimir Herzog: Brazilian human rights institute focused on freedom of expression and democracy, named after the journalist killed during the military dictatorship. Directly comparable to ABO in mission (democracy, human rights) and listed as a strategic partner; provides technical support for international advocacy projects.
• Instituto Sou da Paz: Brazilian NGO focused on public security and violence reduction. Comparable to ABO as a Brazilian civil society partner organization engaged in advocacy; explicitly listed as a partner and shares the network model of cross-cutting Brazilian civil society collaboration.
• Conectas Direitos Humanos: Leading Brazilian international human rights NGO based in São Paulo with a permanent presence in Geneva. Comparable to ABO because it is a Brazilian civil society organization focused on international advocacy, human rights, and engagement with multilateral bodies; shares multiple Brazilian civil society partners with ABO.
• Artigo 19: International human rights organization focused on freedom of expression and information, with a prominent Brazil office. Directly comparable to ABO because it is a Brazil-rooted civil society group doing international advocacy work; explicitly listed as a partner of ABO.

Broad incumbents

• Inter-American Dialogue: Washington D.C.-based think tank and policy forum on Western Hemisphere affairs. Comparable to ABO in its D.C. position and focus on U.S.–Latin America policy, including Brazil, though it operates more as a broad policy forum than a civil society advocacy network.
• Amnesty International Brazil: Brazilian section of Amnesty International, one of the largest human rights advocacy organizations in the country. Comparable to ABO in human rights mandate and international advocacy, but with substantially larger global resources and brand.
• Human Rights Watch – Brazil: Global human rights organization with active Brazil programming on democracy, Amazon deforestation, and judicial independence. Comparable to ABO as an international human rights voice on Brazilian issues, but with global scale and budget.
• Wilson Center – Brazil Institute: Washington D.C.-based policy institute producing research, events, and convenings on Brazil. Comparable to ABO as a D.C.-based institution focused on Brazil knowledge production and policy engagement, but with significantly larger institutional backing.

Emerging players

• Brazil Institute at the Inter-American Dialogue: Program within the Inter-American Dialogue specifically focused on Brazil policy. Comparable to ABO in its D.C.-based Brazil policy focus, though more policy-research oriented and less civil society advocacy oriented.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Brazil_Office
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCohjuvKDuu98TUaPAW7cbhA
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/abo-brazil-office-alliance

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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