Leading Organizations

Political Prisoners in Thailand advocates for those who are charged with political crimes by raising awareness about the use of Thailand’s lèse majesté law, the Computer Crimes Act, and the sedition law. Using an independent website, PPT keeps track of the pending and acquitted cases, as well as convitions under these charges.

Advocates for poverty-focused policies and to ensure transparency and accountability with regards to allocation of public resources

Focuses on community mobilization to develop solutions in areas of public health, education, environmental conservation, and women empowerment

It works to achieve equal representation in public life by increasing women’s participation in democratic politics through training, advocacy, and the strengthening of their capacities in governance processes. Their programs are directed towards organized women's groups, local councilors, and traditional and religious leaders.

An intergovernmental organization that supports sustainable democracy worldwide.

An independent body constituted pursuant to the Right to Information Act, 2008. NIC is mainly responsible for the implementation of the RTI Act in Nepal. Protection, promotion and enforcement is the core areas of NIC work.

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

CRS was founded in The Gambia in 1964. Their work encompasses urban and rural capacity building, agricultural development, microfinance, health and nutrition, malaria control, adult literacy and numeracy skills programs, and Aids/HIV advisory.

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.

Founded in 2014, it promotes independent media through journalism, open data, and technology to advance human rights, good governance, and accountability in West Africa.

FWLD works for the protection, promotion and enjoyment human rights. In order to eliminate all forms of discrimination, FWLD uses law as an instrument to ensure the rights of women, children, minorities and all other marginalized groups.

CMS is dedicated to multi-disciplinary research-driven initiatives that enable policy makers to take informed decisions on development and social change to improve quality of life.

Da Qanoon Ghushtonky was established to take up and follow up on criminal and family cases and provide free legal representation.

Media monitoring agency focused on promoting freedom of expression and good governance (esp. Transparency) through reports and training courses on democracy and liberties.

Works to hold government accountable on themes such as voter rights or campaign financing through advocacy and research.

Central Region centre for children's rights. They work on a broad set of issues, from forced marriage to access to education and HIV, and have set up a helplinef for victims.

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.

It strives to contribute to local development in Tanzania. Their programs are divided into two sectors: programs that change practices (i.e. Mama Yangu Maisha Yangu Campaign -My Mother my life Campaign- and Vijana na maendeleo), and programs that contribute to laws and policies (i.e. Proposed reforms on the Law of the Marriage Act.).

It coordinates advocacy efforts for their members for the promotion of peace, justice, and unity in Ethiopia, while also working with similar national and international associations.

It is a non government organization that combines the efforts of law firms, academics, and other organizations to provide human rights training and to increase the accountability of Australia in protecting international human rights standards.

Works with local communities to advocate for sustainable natural resourse management

Works to fight corruption in all its aspects and promote integrity through awareness raising and training of judges, prosecutors and investigators.

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.