Leading Organizations

MBC is composed of the largest and most dynamic corporations in the Philippines represented by their senior executives. It has become the leading private forum for meetings that bring together business, government, and community leaders in the country. MBC fosters and promotes the role of the business sector in national development efforts, both in the planning and the implementation of policies.

Represents lawyers and the legal profession in order to promote social justice, better laws, and access to justice

Implements programs for environmental management, risk assessment and conservation all across South Africa.

It is a member of the Bloggers Association of Kenya. Their blog addresses current political and social issues in Kenya (politics, devolution, budgets, corruption, and LGBT rights, among others). It was founded by Githinji, a political and social commentator, member of the fact checking team at PesaCheck.org.

2019 World Justice Challenge Applicant - Project Title: M-Haki-'Haki Mkononi'
Founded in 1973, It is the oldest legal aid and human rights organization in Kenya. It works to empower the poor and marginalized, and to enhance equity and access to justice for all.

In the wake of Sri Lanka's joining the United Nations, the government created Act 21 of 1996, which created the independent commission, used to promote and protect human rights.

Protects the rights of forced migrants and influences national debate surrounding forced migration and justice

Works to raise awareness and defend the rights of sex workers in Singapore.

Brings together various immigrant community to organize and defend their rights regardless of their status for social and economuic justice.

It ensures social progress and development through the application of law, justice, and good governance. It works towards the promotion and protection of the rights to health, education, democratic participation, personal liberty, and criminal and civil justice.

2019 World Justice Challenge Applicant - Project Tile: Strengthening the inclusion and participation of Non-state Actors in the Nigeria CountryReproductive, Maternal, New-Born, Child and Adolescent Health plus Nutrition (RMNCAH+N)Multi-stakeholder Platform
It works to improve the quality of health care services for women and children through advocacy, accountability, research, and information sharing.

UNICEF local chapter working to reach out to young girls in communities. The organization also works to monitor government on the implementation of progressive educational reform towards the Education for All goal.

Founded in 1993, it advocates for human rights, good governance and gender equality. One of their current projects is called "Tanzania Paralegal Remand Prisons and Retention Home Project," seeking to address the core problem of prison overcrowding. They also have projects in areas of the environment, biodiversity, and wealth creation.

Seek to defend the rights of low income immigrants through strategic litigation, legal and medical assistance.

It works as a watchdog for the cause of human rights through research and documentation, community mobilization, public education and awareness, and lobbying and advocacy.

BRD has been working in Afghanistan since 2002. It has been working to enhance the skills and knowledge of civil society organizations on effective conflict resolution and management through training programs.

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.

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.

Works to promote initiatives on climate change through capacity building, lobbying and coordination between NGOs and other fields concerned with climate change.

Works to promote good governance and the promotion of Malawians' social, economic and cultural rights through legal assistance and civil sociey initiatives.
WJP Program Grantee Title: Implementing the Legal Aid Act in Malawi (2014-2015)

TDRO was established in 2013 to resolve trade disputes. It has been working on a draft law to regulate the functions of the organization. In the meantime, a number of disputes have been referred to it for resolution so far.

Works to defend LGTBIQ rights in Singapore through advocacy and personal assistance.

Works to promote youth in leadership positions and train youth in decision making and awareness raising.

Their mission is to preserve and defend human rights and fundamental freedoms by holding the government accountable and denouncing repressive laws. It advocates for the repeal of the death penalty and to increase accountability of police departments.

It promotes worker's rights and productive and sustainable employment opportunities, while facilitating social protection and effective representation of Kenyan workers.