Human Rights Organizations Global Market Report 2024

The human rights organizations market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $18.34 billion in 2023 to $18.85 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.8%. The growth observed in the historical period can be attributed to various factors, including the prevalence of human rights violations, increased advocacy and awareness efforts, legal actions taken to address rights infringements, and the availability of funding and donations to support the activities of human rights organizations. These factors collectively contributed to the growth and impact of these organizations in the past.

The human rights organizations market size is expected to see steady growth in the next few years. It will grow to $21.17 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.9%. Anticipated growth in the forecast period can be attributed to various factors, including the evolution of human rights issues, the increasing use of digital advocacy methods, grassroots mobilization efforts, and a growing emphasis on corporate accountability. Additionally, key trends expected in the forecast period encompass the continued prominence of digital advocacy, the utilization of online petitions and crowdsourcing for campaigns, the application of data and technology for human rights initiatives, and the focus on advancing gender and LGBTQ+ rights as major themes in the work of human rights organizations.

The anticipated rise in hate crimes is poised to stimulate the human rights organizations market. Hate crimes are acts of criminal violence directed against individuals or property, influenced in part or wholly by an offender's bias against factors such as race, religion, disability, sexual orientation, ethnicity, gender, or gender identity. According to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program, reported hate crimes in the United States surged by 11.6% in 2021 compared to 2020. Similarly, data compiled by the Center for the Study of Hate and Extremism at California State University showed a 39% increase in hate crimes in major US cities in 2021. Governments and non-governmental organizations are focused on curbing abuses that challenge human rights, which contributes to the expansion of the human rights organizations market.

The primary categories of human rights organizations include nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), intergovernmental organizations, governmental organizations, and international organizations. Governmental human rights organizations are typically overseen by government bodies and focus on safeguarding human rights and reducing violations. These organizations receive support through various donation methods, both online and offline. Human rights organizations can operate at domestic or international levels and have diverse applications, serving various segments of the population such as all individuals, children, women, people with disabilities, LGBTQ communities, and many others. Their mission is to promote and protect the rights and well-being of these groups and individuals in society.

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The increasing investment in human rights organizations is expected to drive the growth of the human rights organization market. This investment involves providing financial support from various sources to aid these organizations in promoting and safeguarding human rights. It enables them to expand their operations, raise awareness, and advocate for human rights causes, thus amplifying their influence and reach in the market. For instance, as per the UN Human Rights Report 2021 in May 2022, the Switzerland-based United Nations Human Rights Council stated that in 2021, 59 member states collectively provided $184 million, representing 81% of all contributions received. Out of these 59 contributing states, 43 had also contributed in 2020. Additionally, 30 of the contributing member states increased their support compared to 2020, with 41 providing unearmarked funding. Therefore, the upsurge in investment in human rights organizations is propelling the human rights organization market.

The growing attacks against human rights defenders are expected to impede the human rights organization market. Attacks on these organizations that work to defend and protect human rights have significantly increased. For instance, as per the United Nations Statistics Division report in May 2022, part of the US-based Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA), there were 320 fatal attacks against human rights defenders, journalists, and trade unionists recorded in 35 countries in 2021. These assaults generate a sense of fear and apprehension among individuals involved in human rights protection, undermining their efforts and hindering the market's growth focused on human rights protection activities.

Organizations and human rights defenders are actively engaged in safeguarding the digital human rights of individuals. A survey conducted by cybersecurity company NordVPN in 2022 revealed that in Australia, 3% of individuals express concerns about online tracking, while 27% believe they are consistently being tracked. Data collection has become widespread, breaching individuals' privacy as almost everything is monitored online. In response, human rights organizations are taking steps to raise awareness and advocate for the implementation of laws to protect individuals using digital technology.

Human rights organizations are increasingly leveraging predictive and descriptive analytics to derive actionable data insights. Descriptive analytics are utilized for straightforward reporting or identifying non-compliance after transactions have been completed. These analytics aid non-profits in comprehending their donor demographics, laying the foundation for predictive analytics. Predictive analytics, for instance, facilitated by US-based technology company IBM through its SPSS Predictive Analytics for non-profits product, enhances understanding of program effectiveness, enabling smarter resource targeting for improved results. The product was formally released in 2021, aiming to bolster program effectiveness, increase donations, and reduce costs.

Prominent companies functioning as human rights organizations in the market are concentrating on forging strategic collaborations to fortify the capacities of National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs) in the region, promoting human rights protection amidst humanitarian actions while sustaining their market presence. For instance, as per the UN Human Rights Report 2021 in May 2022, the Switzerland-based United Nations Human Rights Council collaborated with the Asia-Pacific Forum, an Australia-based NHRI, and the UN Human Rights Department to devise and execute a pilot training project. The initiative aims to enhance the capabilities of NHRIs in safeguarding human rights within humanitarian action contexts, a crucial effort considering the heightened risk of humanitarian crises in the Asia-Pacific region arising from disasters, climate change, diseases, and violent situations. NHRIs, as national entities, play a key role in upholding human rights by handling complaints and violations, advising governments, and enhancing participatory approaches and public information. The training content was delivered via a mobile app, supplemented by live webinars.

Major companies operating in the human rights organizations market include Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch, Civil Rights Defenders, Human Rights Without Frontiers International, Physicians for Human Rights, Anti-Slavery International, Global Rights, UN Watch, European Centre for Minority Issues, International Federation for Human Rights, Advocates for Human Rights, ActionAid International, Article 19, Avocats Sans Frontières, Brennan Center for Justice, Center for Constitutional Rights, International Institute of Human Rights, International League for Human Rights, International Movement ATD Fourth World, International Partnership for Human Rights (IPHR), International Property Rights Index, International Progress Organization, International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, Human Rights in China, Information Centre for Human Rights and Democracy Tibet Egypt, Arabic Network for Human Rights Information, Egyptian Center for Economic and Social Rights, Egyptian Initiative for Personal Rights, Egyptian Organization for Human Rights, Hisham Mubarak Law Center, National Council for Human Rights, Groupe d'information et de soutien des immigrés, Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund, Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, National Urban League

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the human rights organizations market in 2023. North America was the second largest region in the human rights organizations market. The regions covered in the human rights organizations market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa

The countries covered in the human rights organizations market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Spain, Canada

The human rights organizations market consists of revenues earned by entities that are engaged in human rights activities such as standards for the protection of the dignity of all human beings and the responsibility of the state towards each individual without any bias in society. The Human Rights market includes establishments such as civil liberties organizations, senior citizens advocacy organizations, human rights advocacy organizations, and veterans’ rights organizations. This market addresses issues such as protecting and promoting the broad constitutional rights and civil liberties of individuals and those suffering from neglect, abuse, or exploitation, promoting the interests of specific groups, such as children, women, senior citizens, or persons with disabilities, improving relations between racial, ethnic, and cultural groups, and promoting voter education and registration. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.


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