Leading Organizations

Works to protect the rights of women and children suffering from violence and trafficking, through shelters and anti trafficking programs, along with securing environmental rights for affected populations through Disaster Risk Reduction strategies and litigation.

Advocates for fair land laws and reform for policies to address the needs of the poor and disadvantaged

Through Media and Arts, Tanzania Bora Initiative engages the youth community in providing civic educational programs and projects based on effective leadership, democracy and accountability, good governance, Human rights, and development issues.

Founded in 1991, it advocates for a culture of peace and development through proactive grassroots participation and by fostering customary and modern conflict resolution mechanisms in Ethiopia and the Horn of Africa.

It is an international African organization with its headquarters in Nairobi. AMREF implements projects through country offices in Kenya, Ethiopia, Uganda, Tanzania, Senegal, South Sudan, and South Africa. It also provides training and consulting support to 30 other African countries.

Deals with complaints of the public about the work of executive, legislative or judicial power under article 90 of the Constitution.

It is an energy policy think tank that influences the creation of transparent policies in Africa through professional analysis of energy policy, training, advisory services, and advocacy activities for the efficient management of energy resources.

It is a coalition of approximately 40 civil society organizations that works towards the promotion of democratic values, the respect for human rights, public accountability, and the rule of law.

Pro bono lawyers trained to defend unnacompanied minors who have suffered trafficking, abuse or abandonment.

It provides environmental interventions to communities, government agencies, learning institutes, and private companies. Utilizing a collaborative perspective, it works across transdisciplinary fields and builds partnerships such as the Eco Film Festival.

International Legal Foundation (ILF) is a non-governmental organization that assists countries emerging from conflict or transition to establish public defender systems that provide effective, quality criminal defense services to the poor.

The CEC monitors and sets the standards for elections in Kazakhstan along with providing information for voters, legislators and the international community, and enhancing international cooperation for a transparent electoral process in Kazakhstan

VillageTech Solutions uses simple technology solutions to solve the daily challenges faced by rural communities. This thought inspired the creation of the WireBridge--a human-powered river-crossing system, which has facilitated over 3 million trips across the deep river gorges in Nepal. Its current projects focus on education, transportation, lighting and water.

Hamida Barmaki Organization for the Rule of Law works in three areas to support rule of law: capacity building, awareness raising and academic research to facilitate capacity building of staff working for Afghan justice institutions, in public administration and related non-governmental organizations and inform citizens about their rights.

Provides pro-bono legal aid and litigation to the public to enhance human rights

India Institute promotes dignity, choice and enterprise through research, advocacy and litigation. It also focuses on property rights and legal reform.

It conducts research and development activities under five thematic areas namely: forest productivity and improvement; biodiversity and environmental management; forest products development; social-economics, policy and governance, and technical support services.

CIICA is Pakistan's first international arbitration center that offers arbitration, mediation and a wide range of other dispute avoidance and resolution services.

Philippine Center on Transnational Crime is the national law enforcement agency which carries investigations beyond the borders of the Philippines on any crime which impacts the stability and security of the Philippines.

Uses strategic litigation to advance the rights of Latino immigrants, and the Latino community in general for better education, health, work and social and economic life.

The AICAD links knowledge to application within communities in partner countries in Africa in order to reduce poverty through local program approaches.

It is dedicated to promoting understanding, respect, and cooperation amongst all Malaysians irrespective of creed, religion, race, culture, or gender. Their activities include conferences, seminars, and round-table discussions with religious leaders.

It fosters an informed justice policy using evidence-based approaches for criminal justice and restorative programs. It offers assistance and education for persons in conflict with the law, and notably advocate for elders and people with mental health issues.

The organization works to strengthen the relationship between public decision making and social justice. Their main areas of work include transparency and participation in public finance management, poverty reduction, and rights enhancement.

IHRDA has been working since 1998 to strengthen the African human rights system through offering pro bono legal counsel to victims of human rights abuses, conducting training workshops, and other capacity building activities for lawyers and other human rights defenders.