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Organization Name Organization Name (Local Language) Country Factors Organization Description
Supreme Audit Court ????? ??????? ???? Iran
Factor 1: Constraints on Government Powers

Controls financial operations and activities of all ministries, institutions, government companies and other organizations which in any manner whatsoever benefit from the state budget.

Women Citizenship Center ????? ??????? ???? Iran
Factor 3: Open Government
Factor 4: Fundamental Rights

Advocates for the promotion of women's civic rights such as campaigning and popular mobilization in the form of statements, peaceful gatherings, or the creation of alliances among women and other social groups.

Revolutionary Association of the Women of Afghanistan (RAWA) ????? ??????? ???? ????????? (????) Afghanistan
Factor 3: Open Government

RAWA, the Revolutionary Association of the Women of Afghanistan, was established in Kabul, Afghanistan, in 1977 as an independent political/social organization of Afghan women fighting for human rights and for social justice in Afghanistan.

Arab Forum for Alternatives ????? ??????? ?????? ???????? Lebanon
Factor 3: Open Government
Factor 4: Fundamental Rights

Offers trainings in producing scientific research that addresses challenges in social, political, and economic development along with policy solutions and support for initiatives to implement such solutions.

Al Zahra Forum for the Moroccan Woman ????? ??????? ?????? ???????? Morocco
Factor 4: Fundamental Rights

Works to protect the rights of womwne and the family through producing research, analyses, and recommendations, as well as undertaking advocacy and awareness raising initiatives

Jordan Forum for Business and Professional Women (JFBPW) ????? ??????? ??????? ?????? ??????? Jordan
Factor 3: Open Government
Factor 4: Fundamental Rights

Serves the Jordanian business sector by supporting greater inclusion and participation of women in the development of the country's economy through initiatives and activities.

Sharjah City for Humanitarian Services (SCHS)  ????? ??????? ??????? ????????? United Arab Emirates
Factor 4: Fundamental Rights

Advocates for the inclusion and empowerment of persons with disabilities in the UAE through community outreach, education, rehabilitation, and job placement

Audit Bureau ????? ???????? Jordan
Factor 1: Constraints on Government Powers
Factor 2: Absence of Corruption
Factor 6: Regulatory Enforcement

Improves utilization and management of Jordan's public resources and works to realize community-based sustainable development by conducting comprehensive and independent public audits.​

Beirut Bar Association ????? ???????? ?? ????? Lebanon
Factor 7: Civil Justice

Protects and supports the legal community in Lebanon as well as advocates for human rights and against corruption and undertakes legal actions to advance these and other social justice aims.

The Jasmine Foundation for Research and Communications (Jasmine Foundation) ????? ???????? ????? ???????? Tunisia
Factor 5: Order and Security

Research institute that organizes round tables, conferences and seminars that bring together stakeholders and experts to address key issues in the process of building a democratic society and regime in Tunisia.

Center for the Promotion of Reforms ????? ???????? ???????? Ukraine
Factor 1: Constraints on Government Powers
Factor 6: Regulatory Enforcement

The Center seeks to promote reforms on state supervision, deregulation for businesses, technical and economic regulation.

Anti Corruption Action Center ????? ???????? ???????? Ukraine
Factor 2: Absence of Corruption

2019 World Justice Challenge Applicant - Project Title: Launching Anti-Corruption Court in Ukraine
The Center seeks to use investigative journalism in order to uncover cases of corruption and malpractice and to work with local partners, citizens and members of parliament to eradicate corruption. It has helped write up and enact laws against corruption, and has revealed some of the biggest scandals of corruption in the country.

Emirati Association of Lawyers and Jurists ????? ???????? ???????? ??????????? United Arab Emirates
Factor 1: Constraints on Government Powers

Supports the Emirati legal community by providing opportunities for local and international networking and information exchange, primarliy by producing and disseminating legal research, convening meetings, conferences and workshops on legal issues, and providing trainings to the legal community.

Center for Development of Non Governmental Organizations (NGO Center) ????? ???????? ?????????????? ??????????? (????? ???) Russia
Factor 3: Open Government

Works to provide technical assistance, seminars and training for NGOs in registering, development, communications and other areas in order to foster a productive civil society environment in Russia.

Center of Policy and Legal Reform (CPLR) ????? ????????-???????? ?????? Ukraine
Factor 1: Constraints on Government Powers
Factor 7: Civil Justice

The Centre is a consortium of experts and legal professionals proposing research, analysis and programs in administrative, criminal and civil justice to push for legal and judicial reform, safeguard democracy and uphold the rule of law in Ukraine.

Union of Arab Jurists ????? ????????? ????? Jordan
Factor 1: Constraints on Government Powers
Factor 3: Open Government
Factor 4: Fundamental Rights
Factor 7: Civil Justice

Advocates for a more just and efficient legal system by supporting legal reform initiatives, trainings of legal practitioners, and conducting legal research.

Accountants and Auditors Association ????? ????????? ?????? ???????? United Arab Emirates
Factor 1: Constraints on Government Powers
Factor 2: Absence of Corruption

Works to strengthen the accountancy and finance profession through capacity building activities with its members and the development of auditing and accounting standards for the in the UAE.

Center for Social and Labor Rights (CSTP) ????? ?????????-???????? ???? Russia
Factor 1: Constraints on Government Powers
Factor 7: Civil Justice

Works to promote and defend rights in social and labor relations through legal assistance, stregnthening of trade unions and advocacy.

Center for Democracy and the Rule of Law (CEDEM) ????? ?????????? ?? ???????????? ????? CEDEM Ukraine
Factor 3: Open Government
Factor 7: Civil Justice

The Center seeks to promote the rule of law, transparency and the human rights of journalists and activists, through legislation development, civic initiatives, legal defense and advice to journalists and activists in cases of freedom of information.

Eidos Centre for Political Studies and Analysis ????? ?????????? ?????? ?? ????????? «?????» Ukraine
Factor 3: Open Government

The Centre seeks to influence state politics, public administration and the fight against corruption through research, educational initatives (High School of Politics) and public initiatives in Ukraine.

Moscow Center for Prison Reform ????? ?????????? ??????? ?????????? ?????????? Russia
Factor 8: Criminal Justice

Works to introduce international standards into the treatment of prisoners and administration of prisons to prevent torture and other violation of human rights, and organise education, training and public policy to improve the condition of prisoners and their rehabilitation into society.

Women's Information Center ????? ???????????? ??????? ???? Georgia
Factor 4: Fundamental Rights

Promotes and protects women's rights, and advocates for legislation against sexual harrassment and inclusion of gender issues in the electoral and political process.

Legal Policy Research Centre ????? ???????????? ???????? ???????? Kazakhstan
Factor 6: Regulatory Enforcement

LPRC works to monitor and develop regulations relating to the practice and delivery of law, along with legal reform for the democratization of society. It also supports the interaction of the regulatory community with civil society and businesses

Center for Public Monitoring and Research ????? ???????????? ??????????? ?? ?????????? Ukraine
Factor 2: Absence of Corruption

The Center aims to investigate and expose cases of corruption in every sector of Ukrainian society through expert analysis and citizen action.

Mission for Migrant Workers - MFMW ?????? Hong Kong S.A.R., China
Factor 4: Fundamental Rights
Factor 7: Civil Justice
Factor 8: Criminal Justice

MFMW supports efforts for the recognition and respect of the rights and well-being of migrant workers. Their Labour and Employment Assistance Program provides paralegal assistance and legal support for migrant workers. It also provides education, psychosocial counseling, hospital and prison visitation, and temporary shelter to distressed women migrants.