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Organization Name Organization Name (Local Language) Country Factors Organization Description
The Muhanna Foundation Lebanon
Factor 2: Absence of Corruption
Factor 6: Regulatory Enforcement

Offers continuing education through conferences, seminars, and training in municipal administration and other adminstrative and governance related sectors.

Association of Media Women in Kenya - AMWIK Kenya
Factor 4: Fundamental Rights

It seeks to inform and promote a resourceful society for the enhancement of the status of women in Kenya. It organizes and facilitates community radio listening groups and journalist trainings.

Kaleidoscope Human Rights Foundation Australia
Factor 4: Fundamental Rights

It is an organization that protects and advocates for LGBTI rights. They do this mainly by networking other advocacy groups and distributing various reports in Australia and elsewhere in the Asia Pacific region.

The Kenya Medical Research Institute - KEMRI Kenya
Factor 6: Regulatory Enforcement

It is the national body responsible for carrying out health research, capacity building, innovation, and service delivery in Kenya.

Gender Based Violence Prevention Network Uganda
Factor 4: Fundamental Rights
Factor 6: Regulatory Enforcement
Factor 7: Civil Justice

A network of over 500 members working to create solidarity in fighting against violence against women and creating awareness

Citizens Action for Free and Fair Elections (CAFFE) Jamaica
Factor 1: Constraints on Government Powers
Factor 6: Regulatory Enforcement

Works to monitor elections and provide independent review of the electoral process to citizens.

Center for European Neighborhood Studies Hungary
Factor 3: Open Government

It is an independent research center of the Central European University (CEU). It contributes to an informed international dialogue about the future of the European Union. The center focuses geographically on Central and Eastern Europe, the Western Balkans and Turkey, Eastern Europe, the South Caucasus, and Russia.

Maitri India
Factor 7: Civil Justice

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.

The Independent Electoral Commission The Gambia
Factor 1: Constraints on Government Powers

Founded in 1997, it is the governmental body responsible for the implementation of electoral activities across the country. The Commission's activities are primarily funded by the government, but it has also received funding from UNDP and DFID.

Foundation for the Study and Application of Law (FESPAD) El Salvador
Factor 4: Fundamental Rights
Factor 6: Regulatory Enforcement
Factor 7: Civil Justice
Factor 8: Criminal Justice

Works to develop the use and understanding of law, and has worked on a monitoring mechanism for human rights, strategic litigation against mining companies and provides legal assistance to incarcerated persons and their families.

The Swiss - Sierra Leone Development Foundation Sierra Leone
Factor 6: Regulatory Enforcement

Founded in 1996, they work in Bombali District providing health services, education, and strengthening of community development initiatives.

Tanzania Youth Development and Concern Organization Tanzania
Factor 3: Open Government

Their mission is to keep young people employed and active through agriculture, entrepreneurship, and ICT to improve their living conditions and reducing costs related to social problems such as drug abuse, abortion, prostitution, and crime.

Ghana Integrity Initiative - GII Ghana
Factor 1: Constraints on Government Powers
Factor 2: Absence of Corruption
Factor 3: Open Government
Factor 7: Civil Justice

It is the Ghanaian chapter of Transparency International, that addresses corruption and promotes good governance, accountability, and integrity. It also offers legal advice and assistance to victims and witnesses of corruption through the Advocacy and Legal Advice Centre.

Tata Trusts India
Factor 3: Open Government

The Tata Trusts are amongst India's oldest, non-sectarian philanthropic organizations. Among its various contributions to Indian society, it also works to bring about data-driven governance. It works towards forging working relationships and partnerships with various central and state ministries, district and block governments and members of parliament.

Institute of Public Affairs International
Factor 4: Fundamental Rights
Factor 7: Civil Justice

Independent, non-profit public policy think tank in Australia, dedicated to preserving and strengthening the foundations of economic and political freedom.

Afghanistan Research and Evaluation Unit Afghanistan
Factor 3: Open Government
Factor 4: Fundamental Rights
Factor 5: Order and Security
Factor 7: Civil Justice

The Afghanistan Research and Evaluation Unit (AREU) is an independent research institute based in Kabul seeking to provide quality research and analysis to inform public policy decisions.

Foundation for Human Rights and Democracy (FOHDR) Liberia
Factor 1: Constraints on Government Powers
Factor 2: Absence of Corruption
Factor 5: Order and Security
Factor 7: Civil Justice

Trains and deploys staff to work on community justice, corruption, democratic development and civilian security throughout Liberia, with three dedicated working and research centres.

Youth Parliament of Pakistan Pakistan
Factor 3: Open Government

The Youth Parliament of Pakistan (YPP) is a non-profit, non-political, non-religious program established to foster democratic values and civic participation among youth.

Center for Education, Promotion and Empowerment of Women Vietnam
Factor 4: Fundamental Rights

Works to promote the role of women in society and make them independent through the defense of their rights.

Centre for Civil Society (CCS) India
Factor 3: Open Government

The Centre for Civil Society advances social change through public policy. It is extensively involved in education, livelihood, and policy training to promote choice and accountability across private and public sectors. CCS engages with policy and opinion leaders through research, pilot projects and advocacy.

The Council of Bars and Law Societies of Europe (CCBE) International
Factor 4: Fundamental Rights
Factor 7: Civil Justice

THE CCBE is the arm of the EU connecting it to the legal professionals throughout member countries, enhancing regional cooperation, practice and standards.

International Human Rights Law Clinic - American University United States
Factor 7: Civil Justice

Works to allow student attorneys to represent individual, families or organizations suffering violation of their human rights.

Kenya Organic Agriculture Network Kenya
Factor 5: Order and Security

It is the national coordinating body for organic agricultural activities in Kenya. It emerged from a consultative process where organic practitioners agreed to work together to achieve the development of the organic sub-sector. The organization represents over 35,000 farmers and works with partner organizations throughout the country.

Women in Need Sri Lanka
Factor 4: Fundamental Rights
Factor 5: Order and Security

WiN aim to combat violence, especially gendered violence, in order to promote a conflict-free society in which the law protects women and they may access justice equally and fairy.

Uganda Safety Council Uganda
Factor 6: Regulatory Enforcement

Ensures safe and healthy work environments and regulations