International Center For Advocates Against Discrimination (ICAAD), Inc.
Human Rights Innovation
International Center For Advocates Against Discrimination (ICAAD), Inc.
EIN: 45-4552704
as of September 2023
as of September 18, 2023
Programs and results
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ICAAD works at the intersection of legal innovation and human-centered design to create evidence-based programs with organizations and communities to combat structural discrimination. By leveraging multidisciplinary teams and taking a holistic approach, we are able to improve resilience, safety, and equity across systems.
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Combating Gender Bias in the Judiciary
In the fight against gender-based violence (GBV) it is imperative to increase transparency, consistency, and accountability within the justice system.
When women and children in PICs access the formal justice system in GBV cases, perpetrators can receive disproportionately low sentences or no custodial sentence at all for domestic violence and sexual offenses. The evidence shows the driving force behind this problem is gender discrimination, which includes: stereotypes, rape myths, and customary reconciliation
Community Monitoring for Access to Basic Services
We are providing local activists and lawyers with ground-level data necessary to improve access to basic needs and improve health outcomes for marginalized women.
Universal Periodic Review (UPR) & Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
When viewed together, these complementary mechanisms present a unique opportunity to monitor the implementation of human rights and development goals while uncovering important gaps within each respective system. Fusing data from both mechanisms will provide greater transparency in understanding the linkage between human rights and international development while creating a framework to monitor the progress of the 17 SDGs for all 193 U.N. member countries.
Artificial Intelligence & Human Rights
Advocating for standards based on human rights norms to ensure equality as all public and private spaces are increasingly affected by artificial intelligence.
Where we work
Affiliations & memberships
Global Giving Top-Ranked Organization 2023
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Our results
How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.
Number of pro bono hours contributed
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Ethnic and racial groups, Women and girls, LGBTQ people
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
We leverage the immense power of pro bono, in the legal space as well as technology, to drive our evidence-based advocacy efforts.
Number of organizational partners
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Type of Metric
Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
These are the number of partners we engage with directly in relation to our programs and advocacy efforts to advance human rights.
Number of members from priority population attending training
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Combating Gender Bias in the Judiciary
Type of Metric
Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
In 2022 alone, we built the capacity of 508 change-makers to pursue advocacy on behalf of 4 million women and girls facing gender-based violence.
Our Sustainable Development Goals
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Goals & Strategy
Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.
Charting impact
Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.
What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
ICAAD and our partners isolate the root causes that perpetuate systemic discrimination, which also fuels violence against vulnerable communities. This has allowed us to work on a diverse array of initiative from gender based violence to hate crimes to maternal health. Each of these initiatives has the same goal, which is to bring together multidisciplinary partnerships to use evidence-based solutions to uncover and challenge systemic discrimination.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
Even in developed nations, discrimination can greatly influence the access to resources available to vulnerable communities. Access to justice is inextricably linked to achieving peace. Data can be a powerful tool for championing human rights and revising systems that allow discrimination to perpetuate unchecked.
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
Multidisciplinary and cross-sectoral partnerships are at the core of each initiative. ICAAD drives $10 of Pro Bono resources for the communities we serve for every $1 of donor or Foundation support.
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
Successfully litigated 5 discrimination and asylum cases. \nHelped secure legislative change in the Solomon Islands that increased penalties for sexual offenses. \nPublished first of its kind report on gender bias in the judiciary for the Pacific region.\nSuccessfully completed a pilot program looking at gaps in the health system in Assam, India that led to the highest rates of maternal and child deaths. \nTrained law students at the University of Fordham and Univ. College London. \nTrained over 300 senior legal officers and civil society advocates\nIntegrated our methodology of looking at gender-based violence case law within local CSOs.\nPublished a Handbook that shares our methodology of analyzing case law.
How we listen
Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.
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How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?
To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve, To understand people's needs and how we can help them achieve their goals
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Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?
We collect feedback from the people we serve at least annually, We take steps to get feedback from marginalized or under-represented people, We take steps to ensure people feel comfortable being honest with us, We look for patterns in feedback based on people’s interactions with us (e.g., site, frequency of service, etc.), We engage the people who provide feedback in looking for ways we can improve in response, We act on the feedback we receive
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What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?
It is difficult to get the people we serve to respond to requests for feedback, It is difficult to find the ongoing funding to support feedback collection
Financials
Financial documents
Download audited financialsRevenue vs. expenses: breakdown
Liquidity in 2022 info
2.03
Months of cash in 2022 info
15.8
Fringe rate in 2022 info
10%
Funding sources info
Assets & liabilities info
Financial data
International Center For Advocates Against Discrimination (ICAAD), Inc.
Revenue & expensesFiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31
International Center For Advocates Against Discrimination (ICAAD), Inc.
Balance sheetFiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31
The balance sheet gives a snapshot of the financial health of an organization at a particular point in time. An organization's total assets should generally exceed its total liabilities, or it cannot survive long, but the types of assets and liabilities must also be considered. For instance, an organization's current assets (cash, receivables, securities, etc.) should be sufficient to cover its current liabilities (payables, deferred revenue, current year loan, and note payments). Otherwise, the organization may face solvency problems. On the other hand, an organization whose cash and equivalents greatly exceed its current liabilities might not be putting its money to best use.
International Center For Advocates Against Discrimination (ICAAD), Inc.
Financial trends analysis Glossary & formula definitionsFiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31
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Profitability info | 2015 | 2016 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
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Unrestricted surplus (deficit) before depreciation | $9,103 | $14,181 | $119,049 | $202,162 | -$68,712 |
As % of expenses | 9.3% | 18.0% | 58.8% | 65.3% | -20.3% |
Unrestricted surplus (deficit) after depreciation | $9,103 | $14,181 | $119,049 | $200,662 | -$86,712 |
As % of expenses | 9.3% | 18.0% | 58.8% | 64.5% | -24.3% |
Revenue composition info | |||||
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Total revenue (unrestricted & restricted) | $110,224 | $92,763 | $312,437 | $558,205 | $268,985 |
Total revenue, % change over prior year | 43.3% | -15.8% | 0.0% | 78.7% | -51.8% |
Program services revenue | 0.0% | 0.0% | 33.1% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
Membership dues | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Investment income | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
Government grants | 0.0% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
All other grants and contributions | 99.7% | 0.0% | 65.0% | 84.9% | 100.0% |
Other revenue | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 11.7% | 0.0% |
Expense composition info | |||||
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Total expenses before depreciation | $98,020 | $78,582 | $202,345 | $309,562 | $338,612 |
Total expenses, % change over prior year | 35.4% | -19.8% | 0.0% | 53.0% | 9.4% |
Personnel | 84.3% | 70.8% | 90.8% | 72.7% | 79.5% |
Professional fees | 0.9% | 0.4% | 2.8% | 11.8% | 2.9% |
Occupancy | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Interest | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
Pass-through | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 3.1% | 2.8% |
All other expenses | 14.8% | 28.8% | 5.9% | 11.7% | 14.8% |
Full cost components (estimated) info | 2015 | 2016 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
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Total expenses (after depreciation) | $98,020 | $78,582 | $202,345 | $311,062 | $356,612 |
One month of savings | $8,168 | $6,549 | $16,862 | $25,797 | $28,218 |
Debt principal payment | $0 | $0 | $0 | $24,032 | $0 |
Fixed asset additions | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Total full costs (estimated) | $106,188 | $85,131 | $219,207 | $360,891 | $384,830 |
Capital structure indicators
Liquidity info | 2015 | 2016 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
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Months of cash | 2.2 | 4.8 | 14.5 | 13.6 | 15.8 |
Months of cash and investments | 2.2 | 4.8 | 14.5 | 17.6 | 21.1 |
Months of estimated liquid unrestricted net assets | 1.9 | 4.5 | 9.9 | 14.2 | 9.9 |
Balance sheet composition info | 2015 | 2016 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
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Cash | $18,073 | $31,684 | $244,222 | $351,207 | $444,550 |
Investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $103,369 | $151,528 |
Receivables | $0 | $0 | $18,075 | $30,120 | $8,817 |
Gross land, buildings, equipment (LBE) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Accumulated depreciation (as a % of LBE) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Liabilities (as a % of assets) | 16.3% | 7.5% | 36.7% | 15.6% | 46.4% |
Unrestricted net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $367,371 | $280,659 |
Temporarily restricted net assets | $0 | $0 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Permanently restricted net assets | $0 | $0 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Total restricted net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $91,517 | $63,440 |
Total net assets | $15,136 | $29,317 | $166,709 | $458,888 | $344,099 |
Key data checks
Key data checks info | 2015 | 2016 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
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Material data errors | No | Yes | No | No | No |
Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
Documents
Co-Founder, Legal Innovator
Mr. Hansdeep Singh
Hansdeep Singh is Co-Founder and Director of Legal Programs for the International Center for Advocates Against Discrimination (ICAAD), a litigation and advocacy center focused on the eradication of structural discrimination globally and the promotion of human rights norms consistent with public international law. His experiences include work at Human Rights Watch (HRW) women's rights and legal division focusing on domestic violence and religious freedom. At the International Criminal Tribunals of Rwanda and Yugoslavia, he worked with a team of experienced international lawyers in chambers and also with the Office of Prosecution (OTP) to address mass atrocities (i.e. crimes against humanity, war crimes, and genocide).
Co-Founder, Advocacy Strategist
Jaspreet Singh
Jaspreet K. Singh is the Co-Founder and Director of Policy & Advocacy for the International Center for Advocacy Against Discrimination (ICAAD), a litigation and advocacy center focused on the eradication of structural discrimination globally and the promotion of human rights norms consistent with public international law.\n\nJaspreet’s experience includes creating evidence-based advocacy campaigns; creating technology for data collection and automated analysis; reporting and consultations with the UN Office of the High Commissioner on Human Rights, UN special rapporteurs, and UN Human Rights Committee; creating educational programs with universities; advocacy with governments, corporations, and local organizations; and strategic appellate litigation.
Number of employees
Source: IRS Form 990
International Center For Advocates Against Discrimination (ICAAD), Inc.
Officers, directors, trustees, and key employeesSOURCE: IRS Form 990
Compensation data
There are no highest paid employees recorded for this organization.
International Center For Advocates Against Discrimination (ICAAD), Inc.
Board of directorsas of 06/08/2023
Board of directors data
Mr. Sean Dougherty
International Center for Advocates Against Discrimination (ICAAD)
Term: 2015 -
Sean Dougherty
Simpson, Thatcher & Bartlett
Jaspreet K Singh
International Center for Advocates Against Discrimination (ICAAD)
Courtney Cogburn
Columbia University
Laura Toyofuku-Aki
Hansdeep Singh
International Center for Advocates Against Discrimination (ICAAD)
Tori Horton
Reset Your Nest
Abe Awasthi
Deloitte
Conan Hines
Clifford Chance LLP
Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes -
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Yes
Organizational demographics
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Equity strategies
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- We review compensation data across the organization (and by staff levels) to identify disparities by race.
- We ask team members to identify racial disparities in their programs and / or portfolios.
- We analyze disaggregated data and root causes of race disparities that impact the organization's programs, portfolios, and the populations served.
- We disaggregate data to adjust programming goals to keep pace with changing needs of the communities we support.
- We disaggregate data by demographics, including race, in every policy and program measured.
- We have long-term strategic plans and measurable goals for creating a culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.
- We use a vetting process to identify vendors and partners that share our commitment to race equity.
- We have a promotion process that anticipates and mitigates implicit and explicit biases about people of color serving in leadership positions.
- We seek individuals from various race backgrounds for board and executive director/CEO positions within our organization.
- We have community representation at the board level, either on the board itself or through a community advisory board.
- We help senior leadership understand how to be inclusive leaders with learning approaches that emphasize reflection, iteration, and adaptability.
- We measure and then disaggregate job satisfaction and retention data by race, function, level, and/or team.
- We engage everyone, from the board to staff levels of the organization, in race equity work and ensure that individuals understand their roles in creating culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.
Professional fundraisers
Fiscal year endingSOURCE: IRS Form 990 Schedule G