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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.

Public Space Venezuela

Espacio Público

2019 World Justice Challenge Applicant - Project Title: The People Ask
Public Space promotes and defends human rights with an emphasis on the right to freedom of expression and the right to access of information. It contributes to the strengthening of democracy, social justice, and dignity to all in Venezuela. Their activities include monitoring, strategic litigation and jurisprudential analysis, research, and educational programs.

www.espaciopublico.ong

Office of the Ombudsman Malawi

Receives complaints for the Malawi population that does not have access to courts or cannot pay legal fees. In reality, it has managed the majority of civil cases in Malawi.

www.ombudsmanmalawi.org/

The Polish Legal Clinics Foundation

Fundacja Uniwersyteckich Poradni Prawnych

The Polish Legal Clinics Foundation has been operating since 2002. It supports and coordinates a network of 25 legal clinics and promotes pro bono engagement of lawyers. Since 2004, the Foundation, in conjunction with Rzeczpospolita, organizes the annual "Pro Bono Lawyer" Competition.

www.fupp.org.pl

Centre for Social Research

The Centre for Social Research was constituted to empower the women and girls of India, guarantee their fundamental rights, and increase understanding of social issues from a gender perspective.

www.csrindia.org/

International Development Research Centre (IDRC)

The IDRC funds research in developing countries to promote growth, reduce poverty, and drive large-scale positive change.

www.idrc.ca/en

Security and Citizenship Research Center (CESEC)

Centro de Estudos de Segurança e Cidadania (CESEC)

Works to develop research, monitor and implement projects related to police brutality, security, the criminal system, drug policy and conflict mediation to reduce criminality and support imporved public management of security issues.

www.www.ucamcesec.com.br/
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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 9: Informal Justice

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