Leading Organizations

HRDF is an NGO working to solve the economic and social problems facing disadvantaged communities of different strata in the civil society and the environment; they seek sustainable development and democracy in their efforts.

Aims to provide safe and humane correctional facilities, to be transparent to the public, and to ensure an effective criminal justice system

The Refugee Legal Aid Program (RLAP) provides information, counseling, referral, representation, and advocacy for asylum seekers and refugees in Egypt.

It is an initiative that promotes democratic principles, the rule of law, and respect for human rights in criminal law and the administration of criminal justice. Its mission is to improve the quality of justice through reforms of criminal law, policy, and practice.

Works to expand education about the rule of law by disseminating its principles and tenets in order to change the understanding of the rule of law and provide capacity for adults and, especially, young people to explore its usefulness as a foundation of society.

Non-profit, non-governmental organization based in Hanoi, Vietnam with a strong focus on developing the capacity of young people to effect change in society through community projects to improve the livelihood, education and wellbeing of the Vietnamese people.

Works to involve youth in policy development on conflict resolution, peace processes and development, in monitoring policy and creating active participation.

THE CCBE is the arm of the EU connecting it to the legal professionals throughout member countries, enhancing regional cooperation, practice and standards.

Works to monitor elections and provide independent review of the electoral process to citizens.

Works to defend and uphold human rights in Jamaica, through policy advocacy and legal aid and representation to victims of human rights violations.

This multi-religious initiative aims to transform violent conflict and achieve just and harmonious societies, through the advancement of the sustainable development goals, caring for the earth, promoting nuclear and conventional disarmament, and protecting human rights. The Japanese office is the Asian regional secretariat.

It works to provide civilian oversight over the work of the police in Kenya. It is aimed at preventing impunity and enhancing accountability within the National Police Service. It also monitors internal police disciplinary processes to ensure fairness and effectiveness.

LACC is dedicated to uplift the legal, social, economic and cultural status of women and children, uphold their dignity and eliminate all forms of discrimination and violence. Provision of free legal aid is LACC's core service and an example of micro-level activism.

KMG strives to achieve a society free from all forms of discrimination and violence against women, creating an environment that recognizes their talents and wisdom. Its areas of work include infrastructure development, environment and climate change litigation, GBV, human rights, and health and education programs.

Works to develop human rights monitoring mechanisms in Lebanon, while strenghtening advocacy groups, and providing education and training to civil society and citizens.

Global Integrity champions transparent and accountable government around the world by producing innovative research and technologies that inform, connect, and empower civic, private, and public reformers seeking more open societies

CPA is an independent federation of progressive  peoples organizations, most of them grassroots-based organizations among indigenous communities in the Cordillera Region, Philippines. CPA is committed to the promotion and defense of indigenous peoples’ rights, human rights, social justice, and national freedom and democracy.

Works to promote the place of women in society and to coordinate and manage the actions of its member organisations.

It fosters good governance and equality, empowering communities through education in political participation, social accountability, and gender issues. Their programs promote the engagement of women in governance and the improvement of livelihoods through infrastructure development.

Creates messages, narratives and avenues of advocacy for artists and social justice activists for empowerment and change in policy.

Works to develop conflict resolution and peaceful modes of redress, while advocating for the installation of these mechanisms at the national level through policy changes.

Founded in 1990, it offers social services and preventive care to all individuals in four of the five regions in The Gambia. Their areas of work include sexual and reproductive health, culture and tradition, gender equality, social development and consultative processes, and participation and decision making processes.

Coordinates and runs the activites of various national and local radios for freedom of expression and incidence in public policy.

It is a membership network comprising non-governmental organizations. It was founded in 2006, and its core aim is to work and link up with other civil society organizations that provide quality legal aid and advocate for access to justice among the poor and marginalized sections of society in Tanzania.

The International Movement Against All Forms of Discrimination and Racism (IMADR) is an international non-profit, non-governmental human rights organization devoted to eliminating discrimination and racism, forging international solidarity among discriminated minorities and advancing the international human rights system through research and advocacy.