Leading Organizations

Works to involve citizens in the decision making process at the national, regional and local level in order to ensure the day to day operation of democracy and to fight corruption in politics and society.

It seeks to lessen unemployment rates in Africa through agricultural and industrial initiatives. Specifically, it aims to empower young people through sustainable agricultural programs.

Through trainings, workshops, psychological and legal assistance, Las Melidas defend and empower women to promote equality and the end of gender violence

Works to provide assistance to victims of assault through its hopline and to coordinate programs to bring perpetrators to justice.

Set up in 1995, it seeks to coordinate the activities of the various Malawian NGOs working on human rigths issues, through guiding principles and capacitation.

It works to improve journalistic quality and promotes professionalism among local journalists to serve as watchdogs and social justice advocates. It provides training and support for local newspapers and radio and TV stations throughout the country.

As the Law Association for Asia and the Pacific, LAWASIA brings together under a regional umbrella, the peak bodies representing lawyers of the ESCAP region and individual members of the legal community from around the world.

The JUSTICE program combats court ineffectiveness and ABA ROLI, in close collaboration with local partners, such as the Supreme Court, the Department of Justice, the Office of Government Corporate Counsel and the Intellectual Property Office, is implementing targeted interventions to make the Philippine justice system more responsive, reliable and efficient.

Ecojustice legally defends nature, combats climate change, and fights for a healthy environment for all. It provides free legal representation through their Environmental Law Clinic at the University of Ottawa.

An organisation aimed at empowering women economically, socially, and legally.

It was founded in 2003 to engage and influence public policy for the creation of a sustainable business environment. Through The KEPSA Foundation they offer resources to social programs and activities that focus on youth empowerment, peace and national cohesion alongside corporate social responsibility.

Mobilizes women to be a part of political processes and to close the gender gap within politics

Center for Human Rights and Global Justice works with Dalit groups and activists to advocate with Nepal's lawmakers to ensure that Nepal's new constitution complies with Nepal's international human rights law obligations and that the new constitution meaningfully protects and advances the rights and equality of Dalits.

In addition to its other activities, NRC has been advising Afghans on a wide range of legal matters, guiding them through legal processes and supporting them as they defend their legal rights within communities. It has been specifically working with women on their housing, land and property rights.

Works with democratic institutions including electoral bodies, parliament and civil society to promote to promote a more inclusive and participatory political environment. In Tunisia, NDI is supporting parliament in laying a foundation for efficient constituent-driven legislation and oversight.

Promotes gender justice and works to reduce domestic and sexual abuse and to protect and promote access to health and rights for people with HIV/AIDS.

Ifakara Health Institute (IHI) has been one of Africa’s most important health research organizations for the past 50 years. IHI conducts a wide range of health-related research, including biomedical and environmental studies, trials of drugs, vaccines and diagnostics, health-systems research, and monitoring and evaluation.

Its mission is guaranteeing the security of convicted persons in Ghana. It also provides reformation and rehabilitation programs for inmates, as well as agricultural and infrastructure initiatives aimed to improve the physical conditions of penitentiaries.

Works to protect the rights and interests of workers and their families and monitor the states labour law and regulations implementation.

Works to support and create a network of youth justice advocates and organizations to reform the justice system for better attention to youth and their families.

Offers Protection, Financial Assistance and Activities for Prisoners and their Families.

It contributes to improving access to affordable high quality healthcare for all Gambians. Its activities include training and capacity building, development and support of outreach healthcare facilities, reduction of maternal and childhood mortality, and improvement of maternal and child health among others.

It works to facilitate strategic analysis and capacity building for sustainable democracy and development in West Africa. Their main areas of work are governmental accountability and the prevention of violent extremism.

Set up in 1998 and enshrined in the Constitution of Malawi, the Commission makes recommendations about legal reform after consultation with civil society and the people of Malawi. It has made a number of succesful recommendations to develop civil and criminal justice in Malawi.