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JUSTICE CALL INC
New York, NY · EIN 882715801 · Form 990 · FY2025 · NTEE Q70 · International Affairs · Small ($100K-$1M) · justicecall.org
revenue
$151K
expenses
$151K
net assets
$0
employees
5
program ratio
100%
mission · from form 990

Justice Call is committed to protecting, connecting, empowering young people and marginalized communities by advocating for human rights peacebuilding, and social justice.

profile · synthesized from sources

Justice Call is a youth-led organization founded in 2018 that advances human rights, the rule of law, and sustainable peace by empowering young people and youth-led organizations. It focuses on capacity building, networking, and legal protection programs to strengthen the impact of young changemakers, particularly in the Middle East and North Africa region. The organization promotes democratic societies through advocacy, research, and cross-border collaboration.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

We Connect
Initiative to connect young changemakers across borders to share resources, insights, and design collaborative solutions through communities of practice
We Empower
Program providing micro-flexible funding, leadership development, coaching, and mentorship to young human rights defenders and youth-led organizations
We Protect
Program that ensures young changemakers can work safely through digital, physical, and organizational security resources and tools
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • Human Rights & Peace Education Curriculum 2 activities
    • Facilitation of workshops and training events on youth engagement
      Co-organizes and facilitates workshops and training events on youth, peace, and security, including events at the Global University and in partnership with organizations like Terre des hommes, to promote youth engagement in peace processes and democratic governance.
    • Implementation of peace and justice education programs
      Implements the Peace and Justice Education Program in Egypt to build awareness among youth about justice and peace, raise awareness on overlooked issues, and support youth-led initiatives.
  • Human Rights Advocacy & Accountability 1 activity
    • Advocacy for human rights, peacebuilding, and social justice
      Advocates at international forums and policy platforms for human rights, peacebuilding, and social justice, with a focus on youth engagement and democratic governance. Engages in high-level advocacy around UN Security Council resolutions on youth, peace, and security, and defends the independence of international institutions such as the ICC.
  • Leadership Development Programs 1 activity
    • Capacity-building programs for youth-led organizations and legal professionals
      Provides structured training and leadership development programs for youth-led organizations, legal professionals, researchers, and students to strengthen advocacy, legal practice, and peacebuilding work. Includes region-specific initiatives in the MENA region, such as training on human rights instruments, digital security, and adaptive leadership.
  • Conflict and Geopolitical Research Analysis 1 activity
    • Production of research and policy analysis on global governance
      Conducts and publishes research on structural imbalances in the UN system and proposes reforms for more equitable and just global governance based on international law.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Co-founding and supporting regional youth coalitions
      Co-founded and supports regional networks such as the MENA Coalition on Youth, Peace and Security (MCYPS) and the MENA Coalition for International Justice (MCIJ) to advance youth-led advocacy and policy change on peace, security, and justice in the MENA region.
financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$151K
Contributions & grants$151K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$151K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$16K
Grants paid out$125K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$143K
Cash$143K
Investments$0
Liabilities$143K
Net assets$0
Liquid reserves11.4 mo
3 years on record · 2023–2025 · YoY revenue -39.3%
relationships · 32

Who they work with

  • Brookings Partner — Co-authors articles on democracy and human rights in the MENA region.
  • CECORE Partner — Co-hosted a workshop on the Youth, Peace, and Security Agenda in Kampala.
  • CECORE Partner — Co-organized a workshop on the Youth, Peace, and Security Agenda in Kampala, Uganda.
  • College of William and Mary Network — Collaborates with individuals affiliated with the institution through shared research and advocacy work.
  • GPPAC Partner — Supports the Women’s Regional Network on Prevention (WRNP), co-launched by Justice Call, to advance women’s roles in peace and security.
  • Global University Partner — Collaborated on workshops for students focused on justice and youth engagement.
  • Global University Partner — Partnered to deliver workshops for students on youth engagement in peace processes.
  • Google Government — Recognizes staff expertise through certification and program participation.
  • Harvard Kennedy School Network — Engages individuals with academic and professional ties to the institution in its advisory and operational functions.
  • Harvard University Partner — Hosts Khaled Emam as a Visiting Fellow at the Carr Center for Human Rights Policy.
  • Harvard University Partner — Visiting Fellow at the Carr Center for Human Rights Policy at Harvard University.
  • ICC Partner — Partnership with the International Criminal Court through the MENA Coalition for International Justice (MCIJ) to support youth-led advocacy and justice reforms.
  • International Criminal Court Partner — Collaborates with and advocates in support of the ICC's actions and institutional integrity.
  • MENA Coalition Partner — Co-hosted an online dialogue on the Future Summit for Arab Youth.
  • MENA Coalition Partner — Co-hosted an online dialogue on the future summit for Arab youth.
  • NGOs Partner — Cooperates with NGOs around the world to provide volunteer and internship opportunities in peacebuilding and human rights practice.
  • Terre des hommes Partner — Co-organized an interactive workshop on SDG 16+.
  • The Washington Post Partner — Co-authors articles on democracy and human rights in the MENA region.
  • UN OSAPG Partner — Co-launched the Women’s Regional Network on Prevention (WRNP) with Justice Call to empower women in atrocity crime prevention.
  • UNESCO Government — Recognizes staff expertise through certification and program participation.
  • United Nations Government — Khaled Emam previously co-chaired the UN Inter-Agency Network on Youth Development and has advised the UN on youth, peacebuilding, and democratic governance.
  • United Nations Partner — Advised the United Nations on youth, peacebuilding, and democratic governance.
  • United Nations Inter-Agency Network on Youth Development Partner — Co-chaired the network and led global youth engagement across international policy platforms.
  • University of St. Andrews Network — Collaborates with individuals affiliated with the institution through shared research and advocacy work.
  • YPS Finance Task Force Partner — Co-launched the Investing & Partnering with Youth for Peace (IPYP) initiative to support youth-led peacebuilding through investments and partnerships.
  • educational institution Partner — Partners with educational institutions to advance human rights and justice in the MENA region.
  • media channel Partner — Partners with media channels to advance human rights and justice initiatives in the MENA region.
  • newspaper Partner — Collaborates with newspapers to promote human rights and build just and peaceful societies in the MENA region.
  • research centers Partner — Partners with research centers globally to offer internship opportunities in human rights and democracy work in the MENA region.
  • universities Partner — Collaborates with universities worldwide to provide student and researcher internships focused on justice and peacebuilding in the MENA region.
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strategies · 5

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Collective Action and Institutional Defense for Justice
    methodology: collective_action_and_institutional_defense
    By strengthening civil society through partnerships and defending judicial institutions from political retaliation, we amplify advocacy impact and sustain progress on human rights because systemic change requires both coordinated pressure and protection of rule of law infrastructure.
  • Integrated Human Rights and Governance Reform
    methodology: integrated_human_rights
    By promoting an interconnected understanding of human rights and advocating for equity-centered global governance, we advance justice because structural reform must address systemic imbalances and center marginalized voices to be effective.
  • Rule of Law Ecosystem Development
    methodology: rule_of_law_ecosystem_development
    By identifying foundational conditions for a strong rule of law ecosystem, we enable sustainable justice reform because effective systems depend on interdependent structural and cultural supports.
  • Youth Engagement in Democratic Governance
    methodology: youth_engaged_governance
    By integrating youth into peacebuilding and democratic governance processes, we strengthen legitimacy and effectiveness of institutions because inclusive participation generates more resilient and representative outcomes.
  • Youth-Led Change Through Capacity Building
    methodology: youth_led_change
    By investing in youth-led organizations and equipping young changemakers with legal knowledge, leadership development, and mentorship, we produce more effective and sustainable peacebuilding and justice advocacy because youth participation is essential to legitimate and lasting change.