Leading Organizations

Founded in 1996, it promotes and protects human rights, gender equity, and good governance through the empowerment of civil society and the promotion of access to justice and the rule of law.

It is an alliance of civil society and private sector organizations concerned with biodiversity conservation, with an special emphasis on agricultural biodiversity for food security and sovereignty. It is working to support farmers in making their voices heard by policy makers and donors who drive the commercial seed agenda.

It is an initiative that promotes open data and accountability through the online publication of Parliamentary proceedings, such as debates, committees, members, and bills.

It focuses on connecting various non government organizations within Australia in order to strengthen national and international development. It promotes knowledge surrounding these issues and leads dialogue to inspire change.

Founded in 1991, HRCO is an independent organization that works towards building a democratic system though the promotion of the rule of law and due process, and encouraging and conducting human rights monitoring.

Trains journalist in best practices in order to foster an efficient watchdog and monitoring culture in South Africa.

Founded in 1976, it is the national labor union that represents all workers in Sierra Leone. It defends and promotes labor rights and coordinates all activities pertaining to the labor social movement.

It is a network of individuals and civil society organizations that works to promote transparency and accountability. They provide a platform for reformers to talk about ways to improve transparency and to agree to commitments for reform.

Defends constitutional rights of those marginalized based on ethnicity, relgion, or sexual orientation

Formed by a group of graduates from the Institute of Diplomacy and International Studies at the University of Nairobi. Among their initiatives is the Know Your World, a program that works to advance the global peace and security agenda through education and the promotion of people to people connections.

The Council has sought to promote the creation of a just and sustainable society, through national governance processes and civic competence building, as well as through peace building, and health and education programs, among others.

Works to protect the resources of Jamaica, through awareness raising, conservation and program development.

ECP is a governmental body that administers both federal and provincial elections in Pakistan.

The PNP shall enforce the law, prevent and control crimes, maintain peace and order, and ensure public safety and internal security with the active support of the community.

Works to reduce and raise awareness about family and community violence, and to report cases and develop knowledge around interpersonal violence.

Advocates for and protects the human and fundamental rights of persons with mental health problems in Zambia

Works to bring down barriers for LGBTQ people in all social areas from justice to housing to healthcare through training and advocacy.

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.

UNAMA’s Human Rights Unit, as part of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, pursues an overall strategy to ensure the protection and promotion of human rights in Afghanistan.

Pratidhi is a collaborative society of Delhi Police and the NGO, Association for Development. Pratidhi works for the welfare and rehabilitation of victims of crime.

Works to monitor the extractive industry and its compliance with government standards and environmental hands, and promoting transparency over planned works to the public.

Budeshi (Open contracting for Nigeria), is initiative of the Public and Private Development Centre in partnership with the Pan-Atlantic University, and the Premium Times Centre for Investigative Journalism.

Works to foster citizen participation (esp. Through its Youth Movement), tackle corruption through its Citizen Transparency Observatory and work towards political reform for democracy.

It is a non-profit NGO formed by Women’s Legal Aid Centre in 1992 as a paralegal unit. It works to create a just society that respects women’s and children’s rights; to increase lobbying, advocacy, and monitoring of human rights practices; and to reduce land conflicts among communities of the Arusha region.