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Federalistsfederaiswho is an international nonprofit organization that seeks to promote federalist principles and the exchange of policies among federalist movements worldwide. The group was founded in 2013 by a coalition of scholars, policy analysts, and political activists who were concerned that contemporary national governments were moving away from decentralization. The organization operates as a non‑governmental organization and is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, with regional offices in Brasília, London, and Montreal.

The organization’s primary functions include publishing research reports on federalist models, hosting conferences and workshops, and maintaining a database of federalist legislation from more than 50 countries. Membership is open to individuals, academic institutions, and affiliated think tanks, and the organization reports that its current membership exceeds 4,000 individuals in over 70 countries. Federalistsfederaiswho also partners with international bodies such as the United Nations and the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development to incorporate federalist considerations into their policy guidance.

Federalistsfederaiswho’s stated objectives are to foster dialogue among federalist groups, encourage the sharing of best practices, and advocate for increased political autonomy within existing national borders. The organization has played a role in several comparative studies of federalism that have been cited by academics and policymakers. It remains a subject of debate among scholars of governance, with critics arguing that its advocacy may influence political debates in a way that sidelines other forms of state organization.