2026-2027 Steering Committee
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Basic Information
Organization Name:
ForusOrganization Regions:
- Global
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Organization Country Location:
France -
Organization City/Locality:
Paris
Organization mission and work description:
Forus is a global network of 69 national NGO platforms and 7 regional coalitions representing over 22,000 civil society organizations worldwide. Our mission is to promote a fair and sustainable world where vulnerable populations have a voice, human rights are respected, and inequalities are combatted. We work through three pillars: CONNECT (strengthening civil society coordination), SUPPORT (building capacity), and INFLUENCE (advancing participation in policy processes related to Agenda 2030 and civic space).
Organization's Contacts
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Primary Contact Name:
Jyotsna Mohan -
Primary Contact Title:
Advocacy Officer
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OUR INTERNATIONAL COALITION IS MADE UP OF MORE THAN 400 CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANIZATIONS
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WHO ARE TAP'S MEMBERS?Organization's Work & Expertise
Organization's SGD16 Expertise:
- 16.1 - Significantly reduce all forms of violence and related death rates everywhere
- 16.2 - End abuse, exploitation, trafficking and all forms of violence against and torture of children
- 16.3 - Promote the rule of law at the national and international levels and ensure equal access to justice for all
- 16.4 - By 2030, significantly reduce illicit financial and arms flows, strengthen the recovery and return of stolen assets and combat all forms of organized crime
- 16.5 - Substantially reduce corruption and bribery in all their forms
- 16.6 - Develop effective, accountable and transparent institutions at all levels
- 16.7 - Ensure responsive, inclusive, participatory and representative decision-making at all levels
- 16.8 - Broaden and strengthen the participation of developing countries in the institutions of global governance
- 16.10 - Ensure public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms, in accordance with national legislation and international agreements
- 16.a - Strengthen relevant national institutions, including through international cooperation, for building capacity at all levels, in particular in developing countries, to prevent violence and combat terrorism and crime
- 16.b - Promote and enforce non-discriminatory laws and policies for sustainable development
Organization's Areas of Expertise:
- Global/UN Engagement & Advocacy
- Accountability for the 2030 Agenda
- Policy Analysis & Advocacy
- Spotlight Reporting
- Public mobilization & Campaigns
- Voluntary National Reviews (VNRS)
- Gender Equality
- Capacity building/CSO training & education
Current Commitment to SDG16+
Summary of commitment:
Forus is committed to advancing SDG16 by supporting strong, transparent, inclusive, and accountable institutions through the collective action of our global civil society network. Our work is structured around three core pillars, Connect, Capacity Strengthening, and Influence, which guide how we contribute to SDG16 and the broader 2030 Agenda. 1. Connect Forus convenes and supports 72 national NGO platforms and 7 regional coalitions, fostering coordination, peer learning, and collaboration on governance, civic space, and accountability. Through regular exchanges, our members share tools, methodologies, and approaches for monitoring and implementing SDG16 at national and regional levels. We have contributed to global SDG16 processes, including through the joint SDG16 civil society report (ADA, TAP, and Forus), and continue to support civil society participation by identifying speakers within our network and facilitating engagement in global dialogues, including those co-organized with TAP. Forus is also finalising its new member-led strategy for 2026–2030, to be adopted at our General Assembly in Cambodia in March 2026. This strategy outlines our priorities across Influence, Connect, and Support, supported by a strengthened communications approach. It reaffirms our engagement on the 2030 Agenda, particularly SDG16 and SDG17 (partnerships),and our work on civic space (including the EU SEE project), financing for sustainable development, digital and inclusive governance, and global cooperation. We have already started working on our post 2030 agenda vision document which is due finalised in March 2026 . These strategic directions will guide how we collaborate with TAP and contribute to SDG16 in the coming years. 2. Capacity Strengthening Forus supports national and regional platforms in strengthening their capacities through targeted training, peer-to-peer learning, and practical tools. This includes support to address shrinking civic space, build evidence-based advocacy, and engage meaningfully in governance processes at all levels. We will continue to produce and disseminate practical resources, such as how-to guides, theories of change, and monitoring frameworks, to help members advance SDG16 implementation. Our online Hub provides a wide range of resources and publications that members can adapt to their own contexts. 3. Influence Forus advocates at global, regional, and national levels for enabling environments for civil society and for greater transparency, participation, and accountability. We contribute to SDG16+ policy spaces through joint statements, policy briefs, spotlight reports, and coordinated civil society engagement in UN and intergovernmental processes. A key part of our work is strengthening civil society-led monitoring. We support members to produce reports, engage in follow-up and review processes, and highlight gaps and progress related to SDG16 implementation. Moving Forward (2026–2027) Across the next two years, Forus will continue to: - Facilitate peer-learning and exchange among members on SDG16-related topics; - Collaborate with TAP on joint advocacy opportunities, events, and knowledge-sharing; - Amplify civil society perspectives in global discussions on governance, civic space, and accountability; and - Support member platforms in monitoring and reporting on SDG16 progress.
Organization's priorities and work in relation to commitment:
Forus is committed to deepening its collaboration with TAP and contributing meaningfully to advancing transparency, accountability, and participation within the framework of SDG16+ . Building on our strong history of cooperation and our member-led strategic priorities, we propose the following concrete commitments for 2026–2027: • Joint Activities and Peer Learning: Forus will facilitate at least two regional or global peer-learning exchanges (including SDG 16 storytelling) each year that focus on governance, civic space, and civil society-led monitoring of SDG16+. These exchanges will draw on our Connect and Capacity Strengthening workstreams and include participation from TAP where relevant. • Collaborative Events: We will co-organise one joint TAP–Forus event annually, contributing to agenda-setting, speaker identification, and co-creation of content that elevates civil society perspectives in global SDG16 discussions. • Joint Policy Contributions: Forus will contribute to one joint policy product per year, such as a statement, policy brief, or input to a UN process, drawing from our global network and ongoing advocacy work on civic space, accountability, financing for sustainable development, and enabling environments. • Strengthening Civil Society Monitoring: We will continue supporting national and regional platforms to produce independent monitoring, reports, and follow-up contributions to SDG16+ related processes. Forus will also promote the use of tools and methodologies that enhance transparency and accountability across our membership. • Participation in Global Processes: Forus will maintain active engagement in key multilateral forums relevant to SDG16+, including the HLPF, Summit of the Future follow-up, FFD processes, and governance-related dialogues. We will ensure civil society representation by identifying qualified speakers and facilitating member participation in TAP-linked spaces. • Tracking Progress: Forus will monitor participation levels, contributions, and outcomes from the above commitments and provide a light progress update at mid-term (end of 2026) and a final update at the end of 2027.
Organization's work related to TAP network's SGD16+ work & accountability for 2030 Agenda:
Plan on engaging in TAP's work as a Partner:
- Regional Engagement Platforms and/or Regional Focal Point
- Thematic Working Groups
- Substantive contribution to any TAP Network resources or advocacy materials
- Interest in leadership/coordination opportunities within the TAP Network
- Exploring partnerships with like-minded organizations
- Global engagement via the UN and other opportunities
- TAP Network joint global advocacy
