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The WJP is an independent, multidisciplinary organization working to advance the rule of law worldwide.

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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.

Nicaraguan Foundation for Economic and Social Development (FUNIDES)

Fundación Nicaragüense para el Desarrollo Económico y Social (FUNIDES)

FUNIDES works to engage businesses and the private sector in monitoring the government's transparency, along with designing strategies and reports on public policies in order to make them more efficient and accountable.

www.funides.com/

General Prosecutor's Office of Kazakhstan

The Prosecutor's Office works to uncover, litigate and bring into the public eye cases of corruption, independently of state institutions which it may also investigate. It also plays a crucial role in educating the public about corruption and how eliminate it

www.prokuror.gov.kz/

Afghan Independent Bar Association (AIBA)

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AIBA was established to improve access to fair trials, to increase confidence in the legal profession among the public, to improve cooperation between stakeholders in the justice sector, to promote new generations of dedicated legal professionals and to fight against administrative corruption.

www.aiba.af/

Sahodri Foundation

Sahodri is an NGO run by transsexuals to promote the civil and legal rights of transgender and intersex people. It works to eliminate oppression and exclusion and to prohibit discrimination based on "gender identity or expression".

www.sahodari.org/

Centre for Criminology

The Centre for Criminology was founded at the University of Hong Kong to develop criminological research, education, and criminal justice policy, as well as enhance the effectiveness of law enforcement, promote crime prevention, and the treatment of offenders.

www.crime.hku.hk/web

Pro Bono Students Canada - PBSC

Le Réseau national d'étudiant(e)s pro bono

It was founded at the University of Toronto in 1996 and today operates in 22 law schools in Canada. PBSC involves approximately 1500 law students every year to provide free legal services to low income citizens and non-profit organizations.

www.probonostudents.ca
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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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Factors

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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