Cap International

What Cap International does

CAP International (Coalition for the Abolition of Prostitution) is a Paris-based international non-profit coalition founded in 2013 that convenes grassroots and survivor-led organizations advocating the abolition of the prostitution system through what is known as the Nordic or Equality Model. Its International Secretariat, headquartered at 14 rue Mondetour in the 1st arrondissement of Paris, runs a lean operation of fewer than ten core staff — including Executive Director Héma Sibi, Administration and Finance Officer Karima Abbari, and Co-founder/Advocacy Special Advisor Grégoire Théry — supplemented by interns and pro bono advisers.

The coalition's core products are advocacy-oriented rather than commercial: legislative and policy advocacy, survivor-led research publications such as the "Last Girl First" study, handbooks and activist toolkits for member organizations, the biennial World Congress series (most recently the 4th edition in Montreal in 2024 with 400+ participants from 35 countries), and operational programs including the EXIT Programme launched in 2022 with four member organizations to deliver survivor exit pathways. As of 2024, the coalition comprised 37 vetted member organizations across 29 countries, capped at two members per country, and member organizations collectively supported 22,694 victims in 2024.

CAP's business model is donation- and grant-funded rather than revenue-generating. The secretariat is financed by contributions from foundations, government aid programs, and individual donors, with publicly named supporters including the Pierre Bellon Foundation, the Swedish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Frontline Women's Fund, the Gloria Steinem Equality Fund, the Life Story Initiative, and the Rotary Club Orléans. CAP does not disclose audited financial statements. Its principal track record of strategic impact is regulatory: contributing to the passage of France's 2016 abolitionist law, the European Parliament's 2023 Noichl Resolution, and the 2024 European Court of Human Rights ruling that upheld the French framework.

Name

Cap International

Legal name

Coalition for the Abolition of Prostitution (CAP International)

Website

https://cap-international.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

CAP International is a Paris-based non-profit coalition founded in 2013, convening 37 grassroots and survivor-led member organizations across 29 countries to advocate the abolition of prostitution through the Nordic/Equality Model via legislation, survivor-led research, and direct service programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Non-profit Advocacy Coalition Services

NAICS

Human Rights Organizations (813311), Social Advocacy Organizations (8133)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Gender Equality & Women’s Empowerment (BPAGABAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Anti-Trafficking, Smuggling Prevention & Safe Migration Services (BPADAHAK), Gender Equality & Women’s Rights (BPADAGAF)

Keywords

• Abolitionist advocacy coalition
• Anti-trafficking services
• Victim support programmes
• Human rights advocacy
• Movement building

Headquarters

HQ city

Ann Arbor, Michigan

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Donations and Grants: CAP International operates as a non-profit coalition funded through donations from individuals, sponsors, foundations, and government grants. Key financial supporters include Pierre Bellon Foundation, Ministry of Foreign Affairs Sweden, Rotary Club Orléans, The Life Story Initiative, Frontline Women's Fund, and the Gloria Steinem Equality Fund.
2. Donor-Supported Programs: Donations directly support advocacy efforts, frontline services, capacity-building programmes, and campaign activities across Europe, North America, Latin America, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, and the Pacific.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Cap International is a non-profit coalition of 37 grassroots and survivor-led organisations across 29 countries that advocates for the abolition of the prostitution system. It delivers advocacy at national, European, and international levels, coordinates movement-building activities such as World Congresses and regional workshops, runs awareness-raising campaigns in multiple languages, and supports the EXIT Programme providing structured exit pathways from prostitution through shelters, education, vocational training, and job placement.

Product overview

CAP International is a nonprofit coalition organization, not a technology product company. It does not offer software products, platforms, or modules. The organization provides advocacy services, movement building, awareness campaigns, and grassroots programs aimed at abolishing the prostitution system worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Advocacy Services Advocacy at national, European, and international levels supporting member organisations in pushing for abolitionist legislation and engagement with UN mechanisms, the European Parliament, and national governments.
• Movement Building (World Congresses and Regional Workshops) Quadrennial World Congresses and regional workshops that bring together survivors, researchers, activists, parliamentarians, and officials to coordinate the global abolitionist movement and build capacity among member organisations.
• Awareness Raising Campaigns Multi-language awareness campaigns delivered through social media, demonstrations, newsletters, and educational content to drive cultural change around prostitution and gender-based violence.
• EXIT Programme Structured programme developed with four member organisations (South Kolkata Hamari Muskan in India, People Serving Girls At Risk in Malawi, Talita in Mongolia, and Maiti in Nepal) that provides good practice handbooks for organisations and professionals supporting individuals in exiting prostitution.

Quantifiable outcome

• In 2024, CAP member organisations supported 22,694 victims of prostitution across more than 100 shelters and drop-in centres
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Coalition Against Trafficking in Women (CATW)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partner collaborating on global advocacy campaigns and coordinated efforts to abolish prostitution. CATW and CAP International share aligned missions and work together on international advocacy initiatives.
• European Women's LobbycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey strategic ally in European advocacy efforts, working together on policy initiatives and campaigns to promote the abolitionist model across Europe.
• Swedish Women's LobbycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing collaboration in advocacy campaigns and strategic meetings for the shared goal of abolishing the prostitution system and emancipating women and girls from sexual slavery worldwide.
• SPACE InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partner organization working on issues of sexual exploitation and prostitution abolition internationally.
• Equality NowcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational women's rights organization collaborating on advocacy for legal protections against sexual exploitation.
• Federación Estatal de Mujeres Abolicionistas (FEMAB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpanish federation of abolitionist women. CAP International's political work and coordination has inspired FEMAB's work as the nucleus of the organized Spanish abolitionist movement.
• Bundesverband Nordisches ModellcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerman coalition promoting the Nordic Model. CAP International provides support, knowledge, and advice that has helped achieve significant progress in Germany's political situation regarding prostitution legislation.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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