COC - Center of Concern (USGTN focal point): www.coc.org

The Global Women's Project of the COC approaches questions of women's human rights and equity through a long tradition of research, theological reflection, advocacy, outreach, popular education and coalition building. In all of its programs, the Global Women's Project uses the lenses of gender, race and class to analyze the effects of political, economic and social policies on women and to advocate for change. Questions pertaining to women, and economic security, poverty, violence, power, and human rights are central to this work. The Project's ethical perspective reflects a feminist evolution of Catholic Social Thought.

ACTIONAID USA: www.actionaidusa.org

It´s mission is to create change on behalf of the poor and disenfranchised worldwide. In so doing, AAI USA advocates reforms that speak directly to decision-makers on key policies such as poverty reduction, trade, education, agriculture, and the expenditure of federal, IMF, and World Bank funds.  In teaming with communities, development networks, and relief efforts worldwide, ActionAid International USA brings the voices of the impoverished to the forefront: acting as a bridge between American institutions and individuals, and those living in, and fighting poverty on five continents.

AFSC - American Friends Service Committee: www.afsc.org

Carries out service, development, social justice, and peace programs throughout the world.  AFSC's work is based on the Quaker belief in the worth of every person and faith in the power of love to overcome violence and injustice.

ART-US - Alliance for Responsible Trade:  www.art-us.org

A national network of labor, family-farm, religious, women's, environmental, development and research organizations that promotes equitable and sustainable trade and development. ART is the representative coalition to the Hemispheric Social Alliance (HSA), a hemispheric wide organization of coalitions which are challenging the dominant models of power.

GENDER ACTION:  www.genderaction.org

Is dedicated to promoting gender equality and women's rights in all International Financial Institution (IFI) investments.  Gender Action is working to ensure that large IFI investments in developing and transition countries do more to promote the United Nations Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW).

IATP - Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy:  www.iatp.org

IATP began documenting the underlying causes of America's rural crisis and proposing policies that would benefit farmers, consumers, rural communities and the environment.  IATP works with organizations around the world to analyze how global trade agreements impact domestic farm and food policies. Alongside a global coalition, IATP advocates for fair trade policies that promote strong health standards, labor and human rights, the environment and, most fundamentally, democratic institutions.

LABORRIGHTS - International Labor Rights Fund: www.laborrights.org

ILRF is an advocacy organization dedicated to achieving just and humane treatment for workers worldwide. ILRF serves a unique role among human rights organizations as advocates for and with working poor around the world.  They promote enforcement of labor rights internationally through public education and mobilization, research, litigation, legislation, and collaboration with labor, government and business groups.

NETWORK:  www.networklobby.org

Is a progressive voice within the Catholic community that has been influencing Congress in favor of peace and justice for more than 30 years.  NETWORK - a Catholic leader in the global movement for justice and peace - educates, lobbies and organizes for economic and social transformation.

NSI-The North-South Institute: www.nsi-ins.ca/ensi/index.html

Dedicated to eradicating global poverty and enhancing social justice through research which promotes international cooperation, democratic governance, and conflict prevention.  The North South Institute provides research and analysis on foreign policy and international development issues for policy-makers, educators, business, the media and the general public.

PUBLIC CITIZEN:  www.citizen.org

Is a national, nonprofit consumer advocacy organization founded in 1971 to represent consumer interests in Congress, the executive branch and the courts.  The organization fights for openness and democratic accountability in government, for the right of consumers to seek redress in the courts; for clean, safe and sustainable energy sources; for social and economic justice in trade policies; for strong health, safety and environmental protections; and for safe, effective and affordable prescription drugs and health care.

STITCH - Women Organizing for Worker Justice:  www.stitchonline.org/whowhat.asp

Unites Central American and U.S. women workers to exchange strategies on how to fight for economic justice in the workplace. STITCH equips women with the essential skills through trainings and educational tools, and in the process, builds lasting relationships with women across the two regions, further empowering women in the labor movement. STITCH also ensures women's voices are heard in global debates and discussions on issues that impact them: globalization, trade agreements, immigration policy, and global labor standards.

TRADEJUSTICEUSA - Interfaith Working Group on Trade and Investment:  www.tradejusticeusa.org

Is a Washington-based working group with representatives from a range of faith-based organizations committed to asserting a stronger presence of communities of faith in public policy discussions on international trade and investment.

WEDO - Women's Environment & Development Organization:  www.wedo.org

WEDO is an international organization that advocates for women’s equality in global policy.  Working in key global forums such as the UN, WEDO advocates for and seeks to empower women as decision makers to achieve economic, social and gender justice, a healthy, peaceful planet and human rights for all.