Leading Organizations

It was born out of the National Dialogue and Reconciliation Agreement, and it aims for a long lasting peace, sustainable development, and harmonious coexistence among Kenyans.

Work to defend individual rights to data protection and provide access to information.

The Commission is responsible for designing and implementing the anti drug trafficking policy of Peru.

One of the oldest organizations to work on Human Rights in Mexico. Highly respected, it is a National Commission which seeks to defend the human rights of all people, and works to challenge and monitor the Mexican government on these issues.

National Commission on the Status of Women (NCSW) is a statutory body that is mandated to examine policies, programs and other measures taken by the Government for women's development and gender equality.

Appointed to guarantee the respect of human rights and to investigate abuse cases in civil and criminal matters.

CONFIEP is the leading institution for business in Peru, providing investment information and economic advice. It is also a member of the High Level Commission on Anti Corruption and leads private initiatives in the fight against corruption at the managerial level.

ANCON has been working for more than 30 years in the conservation of the biodiversity and natural resources in Panama. Their activities are centered on the protection of 30,000 hectares of tropical forest in the Natural Private Reserve of Punta Patiño (RNPPP) in the Darien region.

Works to combat any attack on fundamental rights and liberties and reviews government policy in accordance with the principles of human rights. While it is a government body, it enjoys complete independence.

It works to reinforce and protect the interest of peasants and agricultural organizations with an enabling policy to guide the welfare of its members. It coordinates farmers and their organizations activities in order to ensure capacity building, lobbying and advocacy, policy dialogue, and partnership building.

The Coordinator is the leading institution in Peru working for the defense of human rights. It works to deliver information about legislation and to influence the national debate on access to information, while using strategic litigation and demonstration for the respect of human rights.

It is a network of Afro-Panamanian organizations working for the defense of their rights and to strengthen the work of its cooperating members through the provision of training, support for projects, and facilitating cooperation and solidarity among members.

Promotes, coordinates and executes government policy for the development of indigenous people and communities especially economically, socially, and culturally through presence in public life, social initiatives and services.

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It provides universal access to Kenya’s public legal information, by monitoring and reporting on the development of jurisprudence for the promotion of the rule of law. It is a member of the Free Access to Law Movement.

Documenting human rights violations, proposing institutional reforms, advocacy, legal aid and raising awareness.

The Counsel is responsible for overseeing and drafting legislation for criminal policy to monitor and improve the criminal justice system, along with providing free legal assistance.

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.

NDI established an office in Afghanistan in March 2002 and has since worked to promote the participation of civic groups, political parties, women and government bodies in the country’s political and electoral processes.

Coordinates and trains organizations to advocate for social and economic justice in health, housing, education and work.

It is a coalition of civil society organizations that has operated in Sierra Leone since 1997. It monitors electoral processes and disseminates reports with recommendations to strengthen the electoral system.

Network of organizations working on social reintegration of offenders and minorities.

Founded in 1994, represents more than fifteen local organizations throughout Panama. It works towards the defense of human rights of persons with disabilities and their families, advocating for their inclusion and participation in society.

National Federation of the Disabled, Nepal (NFDN) is a registered nongovernmental organization (NGO) and a national-level umbrella body of persons with disabilities, represents more than three hundreds member organizations working for promoting the rights of disabled people.

Aims to give those with HIV/AIDs a productive life in a sustainable way by providing services, peer support, and advocacy

Seeks to ensure democracy, human rights, and good governance through community based programs