Leading Organizations

It is and independent news enterprise based in the United States that defends freedom of expression and speech in Ethiopia. It fosters community engagement around social justice issues, human rights, democracy, community health, and childhood welfare.

Advocates for policy on prostitution and gives assistance and support to sex workers and victims of sex trafficking.

Provides free legal consultation in civil cases to those who cannot afford to hire an attorney.

Works to develop a true culture of human rights, through government monitoring, recommendations and citizen education.

Works in the field of land and agricultural rights, developing policy and influencing public debate, along with providing research into the conditions of land renters and farmers.

Founded in 2017, it seeks to assist The Gambia with standard healthcare across all communities by providing medical supplies, education, training, advocacy, and support.

Works to provide guidance and legal assistance to women and children that have suffered violence and to eradicate gender based violence and promote the human rights of women in El Salvador

Naz India, is a New Delhi-based Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) working on HIV/AIDS, sexual health and recently pioneering the cause of the fight for rights of the LGBT community in India.

Focuses on advocacy and policy development for the rights of people living with HIV/AIDS and provides legal services

It provides legal assistance to those whose access to justice is most inaccessible to advance social justice. They advocate for equal access fair legal proceedings, with a focus on Aboriginal peoples.

A Network of human rights organizations working to advance child rights, women's rights, and civil and poliitcal rights

Works to end police violence, racial profiling and police militarization through advocacy, lobbying and legislation tracking.

It is an association of women judges and magistrates representing all levels of the Tanzanian Judiciary. It works to sensitize the judiciary and law enforcement agencies to promote, and enforce human rights as well to combat violence against women, children, and other vulnerable persons. They hold training programs that are designed by The International Association of Women Judges.

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.

It was founded in 2011 by a group of feminist Burmese women who confront all forms of discrimination. It works to advance gender equality and women's rights through research, the publication of the Myanmar Feminist Magazine, and by establishing public dialogue with events and workshops throughout the country.

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 project of the Rideau Institute, an independent research, advocacy, and consulting group based in Ottawa. It provides research and analysis on public issues to decision makers, opinion leaders, and the public.

The Central Vigilance Commission was created in 1964 to address governmental corruption. CVC has the status of an autonomous body, free of control from any executive authority, charged with monitoring all vigilance activity under the Central Government of India.

The goals of the Foundation are to: 1) To enable women to acquire great access to knowledge, resources and institutions; 2) To influence attitudes and behavior for a social environment responsive to women’s concerns and people-centred issues; 3) To facilitate citizens' active participation in the process of social change and governance at all level.

PCIJ is an independent, nonprofit media agency that specializes in investigative reporting. It was founded in 1989 by nine Filipino journalists who realized the need for newspapers and broadcast agencies to go beyond day–to–day reportage.

Promotes transparency and accountability in extractive industries in order to account for fraud, corruption and tracability of taxpayer money.

Inspired by the Medill Justice Project, it works to investigate miscarriages of justice along with promoting change and innovation in the criminal justice system.

Originally the Committee for the Defence of Human Rights in Cameroon, it was transformed into the CHRDA with regional offices in Sierra Leone and the United States. They promote the enforcement of human rights in Africa.

Legal Voice advocates for the rights of women and girls in the Northwest of the United states, using strategic litigation, leglislative advocacy and legal rights education. 

The Nigerian chapter of FIDA was founded in 1964, with the mission of promoting and protecting the rights of women and children. The organization works to overcome the lack of access to justice for the unprivileged through legal support, legal rights education, and awareness.