AUN Membership — Join the Global Advocacy Network

Who can join

Membership is open to individuals and organizations from democratic societies worldwide: parliamentarians and public officials, academic researchers, think tanks, NGOs and CSOs, businesses committed to responsible advocacy, and engaged citizens. See the full membership criteria.

What members do

Members select, develop, and run advocacy campaigns; contribute to and access AUN research; participate in international, regional, and national events including AUN's Annual Forum; and receive technical and legal advice from experts in the AUN Secretariat to support treaty ratification and policy reform advocacy.

Read why members join AUN, or start your application by contacting the Secretariat via our contact page.

Apply for membership

Applying as Full name of applicant Organization name (if applicable) Organization type Registration / charity number Country City Email Phone (incl. country code) Website / social profile Primary area of engagement SDG focus areas Motivation statement How did you hear about AUN? I declare the information provided is true and complete, and I understand that misrepresentation is grounds for refusal or revocation of membership. I have read and accept the Membership Criteria and commit to AUN's values of democratic governance, transparency, and accountability. I accept the Terms and Conditions and consent to processing of my data per the Privacy Policy (GDPR).

Applications are stored securely with the AUN Secretariat and reviewed under the Membership Criteria. Admission is at AUN's discretion.

Member benefits at a glance

Access to AUN's global network of policymakers, researchers, and civil society leaders
Campaign participation and co-creation rights
Priority access to ASGGL programmes and AUN's digital platform
Peer-to-peer dialogue at international parliamentary events
Lifelong learning resources aligned with international standards in human rights, gender equality, trade, and governance

Welcome to AUN Membership, a platform for policymakers, researchers, business entities, and civil society members to collaborate on impactful actions and campaigns. Our diverse membership comprises individuals and organizations from democratic societies worldwide, united in our commitment to advancing global advocacy efforts and promoting democratic principles.

AUN Advisory

AUN advisory is a membership-based body governed by policy makers, think-tanks, researchers, business entities, civil society members and activists in which they freely decide to select, develop and undertake an action or a campaign. AUN Members are current and former policy makers in government, researchers, think-tanks, ruling and opposition political party members, corporates and civil society activists from countries where the democratic governments have true legitimacy and authority or it is undergoing a transition or from countries in which the society is struggling to promote democratic principles and restore the constitutional order.

The AUN advisory membership is open to individual policy makers, law makers, think-tanks, researchers, business entities, civil society members, activists from democracies worldwide. Read our requirements to become a member.

Membership Criteria

Membership in AUN is open to individuals and organizations who share our commitment to promoting democratic principles, advancing human rights, and fostering sustainable development.

Any Member or Alternate Member who are in group or individual policy makers, law makers, think-tanks, researchers, business entities, civil society members, activists from democracies worldwide can apply for AUN Membership.

Membership in AUN will be granted to individuals and organizations who demonstrate a commitment to promoting democratic principles, advancing human rights, and fostering sustainable development. Prospective members are evaluated based on their expertise, leadership, and history of impactful advocacy efforts.

Join Us

Join us in our mission to build a more just, equitable, and sustainable world. Together, we can make a difference and create positive change that benefits people and communities worldwide. To become a member of AUN, please review our membership criteria and complete the membership application process. We look forward to welcoming you to our global advocacy community!