Leading Organizations

Works to democratize ICTs and open up freedom of expression through community and youth leadership in public policy making.

Founded in 1998 to eradicate corruption and promote transparency, integrity, and accountability, their initiatives include the Malaysian Corruption Perceptions Index, the Bribe Payers Index, and the Corporate Integrity System, to name a few.

Maitri's work is organized under two main categories: violence against women and migrant workers. The organization has been addressing the issue of violence against women and acts as a catalyst to enable access to basic rights to some of the most marginalized and vulnerable populations in India including; women who are at the risk of facing gender-based violence, destitute and elderly women/widows and migrant workers and their families in urban environments.

Works to promote the rights of women and children, along with giving access to health and rights for HIV/AIDS infected persons. It also works to educate these people on their access to rights and promote their involvement in public life.

National Union of Tunisian Journalists is an independent professional organization working for democracy, material and moral rights of journalists, freedom of opinion and expression, and the right of peoples to self-determination.

It is a women’s rights organization that offers free legal aid in matters such as custody and maintenance, matrimonial disputes, discrimination in employment, participation in public positions, and sexual violence. FIDA also conducts education and advocacy programs, which impact structural, institutional, and legal reforms in Kenya.

It is a field-based organization with its regional headquarters in Tanzania (Tanzania People & Wildlife). It specializes in empowering and engaging local people in conservation and sustainable development projects. Its programs emphasize reducing conflicts with wildlife, wildlife-based income generation, environmental education and training, and sustainable community development.

Created in 1997 in a government attempt at land reform, it advocates for policies and land laws that take into consideration the needs of the poor

Works to promote gender equality, women’s leadership, and female security through various programs, compiling research, and campaigns.

Promotes gender equality in democratic processes by providing a platform for women to network and advocate for each other's needs

2019 World Justice Challenge Applicant - Project Title: YouthLab: Championing the Voice of Youth Deprived of their Liberty
Works to provide art and music therapy in prisons, and to accompany offenders on the path to economic and social reintegration through business ideas developed while in incarceration.
WJP Program Grantee Title: Construction of Society Through Hip-Hop (2013-2014)

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.

I Paid a Bribe is an initiative of an Indian NGO called Janaagraha to uncover the nature of bribery in India The website allows citizens to report bribes demanded by public officials and read about experiences to see where bribery occurs. The organization then reports the incident to the Media and Government Officials.

Seeks to educate young lawyers for the advancement of the spirit of justice and the rule of law in practice for all people.

It is the Tanzanian chapter of Global Peace Foundation International, which promotes an innovative, values-based approach to peace building initiatives. Engaging and organizing a global network of public and private sector partners who develop community, national, and regional peace building models.

Ministry of Justice of Afghanistan has been publishing laws and regulations that are signed by the president. They are easily accessible through the Ministry of Justice in Kabul, and its departments in provinces, as well as free of charge online through their websites.

It works for the defense of women's rights and the elimination of discriminatory practices, abuse, and violence against women and children. Their initiatives include advocacy, training, human rights education, and the provision of legal assistance, counseling, and protection of GBV victims through their Anti-violence program.

Works to develop and uphold guidelines of safety and health in the workplace in partnership with businesses, the government, unions and workers.

It supports Ebola survivors by building resilient communities and advocating for the improvement of health services. It develops strong partnerships with existing governmental and private public health structures.

It contributes to the promotion and protection of human rights, democracy and good governance in Africa. It works to initiate and advise programs and policies that strengthen institutions, foster sustainable development, and lasting peace.

Founded in 1993, they work for the promotion and protection of media freedom and freedom of expression in Nigeria. The organization provides office space and resources for the Freedom of Information Coalition (FOIC), a civil society coalition that comprises more than 150 organizations.

Works on promoting and upholding sexual and reproductive rights to women in Malawi.

It is a feminist, pan-African organization with over 500 individual and institutional members in 43 countries in Africa. It aims to mobilize African women for the achievement of gender equality and the realization of women’s and girls’ rights at all governmental levels.

Works to defend the rights of vulnerable people, but also guarantee the rights of all people and the rule of law under recent security measures, through advocacy and strategic litigation.