Society for Threatened Peoples

Name

Society for Threatened Peoples

Legal name

Voices (formerly Society for Threatened Peoples Switzerland)

Website

https://gfbv.ch

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Human Rights Advocacy

NAICS

Human Rights Organizations (813311), Social Advocacy Organizations (8133), Other Social Advocacy Organizations (813319)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Human Rights Monitoring, Documentation & Advocacy (BPADAGAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Minority, Indigenous & Disability Rights (BPADAGAH), Human Rights & Anti-Discrimination Organizations (BPAGAFAB), International & Local Implementing NGOs (HLAJAKAD)

Keywords

• Human rights advocacy
• Minority rights
• Indigenous rights
• Human rights documentation
• International NGO

Headquarters

HQ city

Bern

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations: The organization accepts monetary donations from the public at various tiers (50, 100, 200, 400 CHF), special-occasion donations, and general contributions to support their work for climate justice and Indigenous rights.
2. Membership: The organization offers membership programs allowing individuals to join and support the STP/Voice movement.
3. Partnerships and Philanthropy: The organization receives support through partnerships and philanthropy arrangements with organizations sharing similar goals.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Voices (formerly Society for Threatened Peoples Switzerland) is an independent international human rights NGO that documents human rights violations against minorities and Indigenous peoples, informs and raises public awareness, and protects the interests of affected groups by engaging with authorities and decision-makers. It works on equal footing with partner organizations across regions including China (Tibet, Uyghurs), the Brazilian Amazon, the Arctic (Sami, Nenets), and Chechnya, and produces publications, practical advocacy tools such as the OECD Complaint System Handbook, newsletters, and events to support its mission.

Product overview

Voices (formerly Society for Threatened Peoples Switzerland) operates as a unified advocacy platform offering publications, practical guides, and digital engagement tools. The core product is the publication platform containing annual reports, case studies, news, stories, and background reports. A notable sub-product is the OECD Complaint System Handbook providing guidance for Indigenous Peoples. The organization also offers newsletter subscriptions, donation mechanisms, and membership programs as part of its service portfolio.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Voices Publication Platform Online platform that publishes annual reports, case studies, news articles, stories from affected communities, the Voices-Magazine, background reports, and factsheets on human rights issues affecting minorities and Indigenous peoples; freely accessible to the public, media, and partner organizations.
• OECD Complaint System Handbook Practical guide for Indigenous Peoples on using the OECD Guidelines to file complaints and protect their rights against harmful business practices such as mining, deforestation, and industrial agriculture; available to Indigenous communities and advocates through the Voices website.
• Voices Newsletter Subscription Email newsletter informing subscribers about political developments and the organization's advocacy engagement on human rights topics; available in German and French.
• Voices / STP Membership Program Membership program allowing individuals to formally join and support the Voices / STP movement, providing recurring financial backing for the organization's human rights advocacy work.
• Donations Program Monetary donation program accepting one-time and recurring contributions at suggested tiers of 50, 100, 200, and 400 CHF, plus special-occasion donations, to support the organization's climate justice and Indigenous rights advocacy.

Quantifiable outcome

• Successful transfer of Chechen Archive to Natalia Estemirova Documentation Center of Norwegian Helsinki Committee in 2025

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Norwegian Helsinki CommitteecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025In 2025, Voices successfully transferred the Chechen Archive to the Natalia Estemirova Documentation Center of the Norwegian Helsinki Committee. This partnership supports coming to terms with war crimes and combating impunity.

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Global Witness: International NGO investigating and campaigning against environmental and human rights abuses linked to extractive industries, corruption, and corporate accountability. Closely aligned with Voices' Amazon/Glencore/extractive-industry advocacy and corporate-accountability focus.
• International Work Group for Indigenous Affairs (IWGIA): Copenhagen-based international NGO working for Indigenous peoples' rights through documentation, advocacy, and the annual Indigenous World publication. Highly comparable to Voices on indigenous-rights focus, publishing cadence, and UN/regional advocacy.
• Minority Rights Group International: London-headquartered human rights organization focused on minority and indigenous peoples, publishing reports and advocating at international forums. Closely aligned with Voices on minority rights documentation, publications, and UN/international mechanisms engagement.
• Survival International: UK-based NGO advocating for the rights of Indigenous and tribal peoples worldwide. Directly comparable to Voices in mission, target populations (indigenous communities facing extractive-industry threats), and advocacy tactics including corporate accountability campaigns.
• FIDH (International Federation for Human Rights): Paris-based federation of 192 human rights organizations coordinating international advocacy, litigation, and fact-finding. Comparable to Voices on international human rights mandate and coalition-based operating model.
• Cultural Survival: US-based Indigenous-led organization supporting Indigenous communities' rights globally through advocacy, media, and partnerships. Comparable to Voices in indigenous-rights focus and supporter-driven funding model.
• Gesellschaft für bedrohte Völker (Germany): Germany-based sister organization to the original Society for Threatened Peoples, focused on the rights of ethnic minorities and indigenous peoples. Direct lineage and mission overlap with Voices' predecessor, operating in parallel in the German-speaking market.
• Amnesty International Switzerland: Swiss national section of Amnesty International, focused on human rights documentation, campaigning, and fundraising from Swiss donors. Comparable to Voices on Swiss-base, donation/membership funding, and human rights documentation mandate.

Broad incumbents

• Human Rights Watch: Large, well-resourced global human rights organization producing reports on minority and indigenous rights in China, Brazil, Russia, and beyond. Operates in the same thematic space as Voices but with vastly greater scale, geographic coverage, and budget.

Others

• Norwegian Helsinki Committee: Norway-based human rights organization focused on OSCE-region human rights, currently a partner of Voices following the 2025 Chechen Archive transfer. Comparable as an institutional human rights NGO partner rather than a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@voices-ngo
• Facebookfacebook.com/voices.schweiz
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/society-for-threatened-peoples
• Instagraminstagram.com/voices_schweiz

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