NGO’s
The influence of civil society groups in EU policy making has increased in recent years. Thus consulting non-governmental organisations (NGOs) is a key part of Europe and governance.
Amnesty International
Amnesty International aims at promoting and ensuring the respect of human rights by campaigning to fight against all kind of abuse. Like many other international NGOs, Amnesty has an office in Brussels, which promotes lobbying for the European institutions.
European Union Office, Rue de Treves 35, Boite 3, 1040 Brussels
Media and Networks Officer: Prerna HUMPAL
Tel:+32 (0)2 548 27 76
Email: amnestyIntl@ajeu.be
Website: www.amnesty-eu.org
Human Rights Watch
Human Rights Watch works to protect and defend human rights worldwide by investigating and challenging governments in order to hold abusers accountable.
Avenue des Gaulois 7, 1040 Brussels
European Press Director: Reed BRODY
Media Associate: Maya TAAL
Tel: +32 (0)2 737 14 90
Email: hrwbe@hrw.org - hrwatcheu@skynet.be
Website: www.hrw.org
Platform of European Social NGO's
The Platform of European Social NGO's brings together more than 40 organisations, federations and networks working on the promotion of social justice for all within the European Union.
Square de Meeus 18, 1050 Brussels
Communications Officer: Mehran KHALILI
Tel: +32 (0)2 511 37 14
Fax: +32 (0)2 511 19 09
Email: mehran.khalili@socialplatform.org
Website: www.socialplatform.org
European Citizen Action Service (ECAS)
ECAS is a cross-sectoral association, which provides advice on how to lobby and defend European citizenship rights.
Avenue de la Toison d'Or 77, 4th floor, 1060 Brussels
Tel: +32 (0)2 548 04 90
Email: press@ecas.org
Website: www.ecas-citizens.eu
Greenpeace EU
Greenpeace campaigns against environmental degradation. Their office in Brussels monitors European policies and challenges decision-makers to implement progressive solutions.
Rue Belliard 199, 1040 Brussels
Communications Manager: Mark BREDDY
Tel:+32 (0)2 274 19 03
Email: mark.breddy@greenpeace.org
Website: www.greenpeace.org/eu-unit
Friends of the Earth Europe
Friends of the Earth Europe unites more than 30 national organisations with thousands of local groups and campaigns for the protection of the environment through campaigns, publications and events.
Mundo-b Building, Rue d’Edimbourg 26, 1050 Brussels
Communication officer: Francesca GATER
Tel: +32 (0)485 93 05 15
Email: francesca.gater@foeeurope.org
Website: www.foeeurope.org
WWF European Policy Office
The WWF European Policy Office helps realise WWF's mission to stop the degradation of the planet's natural environment by shaping EU environmental policies.
Avenue de Tervuren 168, B20, 1150 Brussels
Press Officer: Stefania CAMPOGIANNI
Tel: +32 (0)2 743 88 15
Email: scampogianni@wwfepo.org
Website: www.wwf.panda.org
Oxfam International
Oxfam is an international development and humanitarian organisation working in over 90 countries, with partners and allies, to find lasting solutions to poverty and injustice.
Their EU office spans numerous policy areas including food security, climate change, development policy and finance, and the provision of humanitarian assistance to victims of conflicts and natural disasters.
EU Advocacy Office, Rue de la Science, 4 - 1000 Brussels
EU Media & Communications Officer: Angela CORBALAN
Tel: + 32 2 234 11 15 / + 32 473 56 22 60
Email: angela.corbalan@oxfaminternational.org
Website: www.oxfam.org / http://oxfameu.blogactiv.eu
