Leading Organizations

Works to promote human rights in Uganda by protecting human rights defenders, increasing government support for human rights, and promoting public awareness

The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) is an independent quasi-regulatory, quasi-judicial body that helps ensure healthy competition between companies for the benefit of the economy.

The Philippine Migrants Rights Watch (PMRW) is a registered civil society network that was established in 1995 to encourage the recognition, protection and fulfillment of Filipino migrants' rights - both in the Philippines and abroad during the entire migration proces.

It is a human rights and law reform initiative that challenges unconstitutional decisions and acts perpetrated by the government. Their work addresses issues related to prisoners' rights, policies that perpetuate statelessness, and death in the custody of the police, to name a few.

Founded in 2010, it aims to address issues affecting young women by building their skills and strengthening their voices to create more impact and support for achieving women’s rights.

Works to protect and regulate environmental conservation in El Salvador through public and private funds and experts

Sets the standards for sustainability and environmentally conscious planning, and enjoys significant overreach on public private partnerships.

Works to end mass incarceration in Texas through legal assistance, litigation and providing resources to communities most affected by incarceration.

Cap Collectif shares the vision of a fully collaborative society in providing a comprehensive online participatory platform to decision-makers. Its transparent methodology, based on collective intelligence, allows to improve efficiency of any kind of decision. It also restores confidence and trust, facilitates engagement and mobilization.

It works to enable citizens to become a strong driving force for change, and to improve the democratic governance of Tanzania. The foundation has supported over 4,000 Civil Society Organizations with grants worth more than 60 million dollars.

Founded in 1971, it works to defend the freedom of the press, and the freedom of expression and the access to information in the country. It also promotes the labor rights of journalists, such as better working conditions, and strives for media professionalism.

NaLC was established with a mission to uplift legal education in Nepal. NaLC is affiliated with Tribhuvan University of Nepal. NaLC's aim is to create excellent legal professionals in the country by bestowing best teaching methods with multidisciplinary and rigorous approach.

A US not-for-profit organization that promotes the rule of law, civil society and economic development in transitional countries.

Global Witness is campaigning to break the link between Afghanistan’s natural resources and the conflict by 1) investigating and exposing the scale and nature of the problem, by 2) researching possible policy solutions, and by 3) working with the Afghan government and donors to put them into practice.

Works to prevent violence and redress human rights issues and violence in at risk communities within Jamaica in order to promote safe and functioning communities.

Promotes accountability and transparency in the public sector, specifically
government departments, local councils and all companies or projects in which the government owns more than a 50 per cent share.

CEPAD focuses on community development in order to create sustainable and autonomous regional communities in Nicaragua.

To defend Singapore citizens through civil and criminal litigation, translating laws from parliament and providing open access to laws and decisions to citizens.

Haq believes there is a need for the realisation of human rights of children through policy, law and action. Its aim is to look at the child in an integrated manner where every child's rights are recognised and promoted without discrimination and aims to explore areas of concern that affect children and their rights.

It was founded in 1998. Its members comprise 23 organizations implementing diverse human rights, democracy, and governance activities in various parts in the 47 counties of Kenya.

A university research center focused on research in various areas including: human rights and law, human trafficking, LGBTI rights, and refugees.

Seeks to ensure safety and security for all citizens and to accelerate individual prosperity by strengthening institutions

An African organisation which aims to enhance human security on the continent through high quality research, expert policy analysis and advice, and practical training and assistance.

The CLCD is a resource center on leadership, citizenship and civil society, and democracy that uses its knowledge, expertise, skills, and resources to assist leaders, citizens, and civil society organizations enhance their capacities in performing their roles, duties and responsibilities.

CEELI works to advance the rule of law around the world, through training and skills development, professional conferences and exchanges along with programs to uphold and strengthen critical components of the rule of law.