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The Legal Aid Society of the District of Columbia provides essential legal services to individuals facing challenges in various areas, including housing, family law, public benefits, and immigration. With a commitment to social justice, the organization also engages in systemic advocacy and law reform efforts to promote equity and inclusion within the community. Through its initiatives, such as the Pro Bono Program and the Reentry Justice Project, the Legal Aid Society aims to empower clients and address the legal needs of underserved populations. The organization actively collaborates with community partners and stakeholders to ensure access to justice for all residents of the District of Columbia. Generated from the website

The Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law is a nonprofit organization based in Washington, D.C., dedicated to advancing and defending civil rights through legal advocacy and public policy initiatives. They address a wide array of issues, including voting rights, racial justice, economic equity, and combating hate crimes, while mobilizing support from a diverse coalition of partners across the nation. Committed to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion, the organization actively engages in educational outreach, legal litigation, and community mobilization efforts to protect the rights of marginalized groups. Through initiatives such as the Election Protection coalition, they strive to ensure that all voters have equal access to the electoral process and that their voices are heard and counted. Generated from the website

The International Center for Not-for-Profit Law (ICNL) is a global organization based in Washington, DC, that is dedicated to improving the legal environment for civil society, philanthropy, and public participation worldwide. With over 30 years of experience, ICNL works with partners in more than 100 countries, providing resources and expertise to strengthen civic space and promote the rights of individuals to join together and improve their lives. Through their extensive network of experts and international staff, ICNL maintains a vast collection of over 5,000 resources, including research, analysis, and legal documents in multiple languages. Their key collections, such as the Civic Freedom Monitor, provide up-to-date information on civil society laws in over 50 countries, while their Digital Legal Library offers access to nearly 4,000 domestic and international laws from every UN member state. Additionally, ICNL's Global Grantmaking Country Notes assist U.S grantmakers in understanding nonprofit legal frameworks in 34 countries. With their Civic Space 2040 initiative, ICNL aims to shape the future by protecting and expanding civic space through strategic planning and visioning.Generated from the website