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We engage advocates from across the globe and from multiple work disciplines to advance the rule of law.

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Leading Organizations

Search our directory of leading organizations advancing the rule of law worldwide. New content will be added on a rolling basis. Interested in learning more? Read about our Resource Hub listings here.

Centre for the Democratic Control of Armed Forces - Tunisia (DCAF)

Centre pour le Controle Démocratique des Forces Armées

Assists the Tunisian government in the development of good governance of the security sector in a democratic framework and with respect for the rule of law.

www.dcaf-tunisie.org/

Institute for Legal Defense

Instituto de Defensa Legal (IDL)

IDL is one of the leading civil society institutions in Peru. Its foremost mission is the defense of human rights, through strategic litigation, but also the investigation of corruption and the defense of the judiciary system. It also make use of media communication and inter institution alliances to change the legal paradigm on security issues, corruption and social justice.

www.idl.org.pe/

The Civil Resource Development and Documentation Centre - CIRDDOC Nigeria

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.

www.cirddoc.org

Hong Kong Confederation of Trade Unions (HKCTU)

HKCTU promotes democracy and is dedicated to uniting the working class and strengthening the independent trade union movement so workers can fight for their labor rights. It defends social justice, aims to close the wealth gap, and fights for a fair share of prosperity for the socially underprivileged.

www.en.hkctu.org.hk

No Gags

Un Mundo Sin Mordaza

No Gags uses art as a mechanism of expression that contributes to the promotion and defense of human rights and nonviolence in Venezuela and around the world, as well as to preserve freedoms, strengthen the rule of law, and facilitate a democratic culture.

www.sinmordaza.org

The Future In Our Hands - FIOH

It is a Swedish based charity that was established in The Gambia in the early 1980's, focused on promoting education and increasing the capacity of people in rural communities to combat grinding poverty.

www.fioh.org
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Rule of Law Programs

The WJP inspires and fosters practical, locally-led programs that advance the rule of law. The featured programs below come from our searchable program library.

DemocracyOS

SASANE Paralegal Training Program

Vanuatu Chief's Legal Education Pilot Program

Fair Trial Rights Videos

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The rule of law matters to us all. Learn about its relevance to your area of work, study, or interest.

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Factor 1: Constraints on Government Powers

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Factor 5: Order and Security

Factor 6: Regulatory Enforcement

Factor 7: Civil Justice

Factor 8: Criminal Justice

Informal Justice

Factor 9: Informal Justice

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