The WJP is an independent, multidisciplinary organization working to advance the rule of law worldwide.
We engage advocates from across the globe and from multiple work disciplines to advance the rule of law.
Order and Security (Factor 5 of the WJP Rule of Law Index) measures how well the society assures the security of persons and property. Security is one of the defining aspects of any rule of law society and a fundamental function of the state. It is also a precondition for the realization of the rights and freedoms that the rule of law seeks to advance. This factor includes three dimensions that cover various threats to order and security: crime (5.1 particularly conventional crime), political violence (5.2 including terrorism, armed conflict, and political unrest), and violence as a socially acceptable means to redress personal grievances (5.3 vigilante justice).
5.1 Crime is effectively controlled
5.2 Civil conflict is effectively limited
5.3 People do not resort to violence to redress personal grievances
It is an initiative launched in 2017 by a group of victims, survivors, and activists, that advocate for truth, justice, and reconciliation for those whose rights were violated by the former regime of Yahya Jammeh.
Works to eradicate violence against women, for equality, through training, research and legal assistance . Through its Observatory, it also monitors public policy on gender issues
It promotes fundamental principles and humanitarian values to ensure a better understanding, respect, and application of the ideas and principles of the Geneva Convention and International Humanitarian law.
Works to develop local initiatives for sustainability and development, and has partenered with UNDEF to Young Leaders project, to foster young leadership around conflict resolution and citizen participation in the democratic process.
Its mission is to advocate for the respect of the human rights of girls and women and to enable them to live in freedom and with dignity.
Works to provide guidance and legal assistance to women and children that have suffered violence and to eradicate gender based violence and promote the human rights of women in El Salvador
It is the national chapter of WANEP and was founded in 2003. It is composed of 20 civil society organizations working towards strengthening the capacity of peace building practitioners. It is presently implementing the Legal Capacity Building Program.
Works to promote public policies and research around democratic governance, transparency and citizen security and participation
The organization is committed to transforming conflict, peace building, safeguarding of human rights, and providing access to justice.
Seeks to provide assistance to persons on matters relating to violence and security, transitional justice, fundamental rights and to monitor the situation regarding human rights in El Salvador
The organization holds a special consultative status with the United Nations and work for the achievement of an active citizenship in Nigeria.
Works to promote public policy on topics related to governance, transparency, citizen security and criminal justice reform through dedicated research centers and development programs
It promotes sustainable development, good governance, and peaceful coexistence in Nigeria through the use of communication technologies and access to information.
It seeks to address and expose human rights violations in the fight against terrorism in Nigeria. It advocates for unity, peace, and security through the media and their website.
Founded in 2010, it works to promote peace and security for African women and girls through the engagement of stakeholders in the monitoring of regional and national policies for the protection of their rights. They work principally in the context of conflict and peace building processes .
Founded in 1993, it is dedicated to the defense of ecosystems in terms of human rights, and for the promotion of environmentally responsible practices in Nigeria. It is the local chapter of Friends of the Earth International and the coordinator in Africa for Oilwatch International.
It aims to enable members of women's faith organizations to work together to address conflict, poverty, and insecurity. It works principally in the Kanduna region.
It is a membership body that works to provide education, as well as preventive and corrective responses to violence through consulting services. Their main areas of expertise are peace building and reconciliation.