Leading Organizations

Since 2012, IBJ has developed training materials for justice sector stakeholders and Myanmar lawyers. Their justice centers are staffed with highly skilled lawyers and paralegals who provide free legal advice and representation for vulnerable individuals.

It is an open source software platform developed by LAM-TECH to facilitate access to historical and current information related with electoral violence. The initiative seeks to complement civil society efforts for transparent elections in Sierra Leone.

NGO working on strengthening the rule of law and promoting human rights in Colombia and across the Global South.

Works to assist prisoners and to advocate for the abolishment of the death penalty in Singapore.

Works to increase the democratic participation and political leadership of women through local initiatives.

It publicizes the situation of political prisoners in the country to solicit support from international public opinion in calling for the respect of human rights and the due process of law in Ethiopia.

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.

Educates, trains and advocates for immigrant integration into democracy through increased participation and advocacy.

Works to democratize ICTs and open up freedom of expression through community and youth leadership in public policy making.

DHR was established as the Human Rights Cell in the year 2002 that was later converted into the Directorate. Since its inception, the DHR has always dealt with the subject matter of Human Rights and International Humanitarian Laws (IHL).

Undertakes research on policy impact assessment and implement solutions on capacity strengthening for communities, especially disadvantaged communities, through surveys on transparency and governance.

Founded in 1995, it is one of the leading independent research institutions in Tanzania. It specializes in policy research on socio-economic and development issues, with research projects covering every district.

It is a peace-building organization that aims to prevent violent conflict through mediation, justice, youth development, anti-corruption campaigns, and capacity building initiatives.

Sri Lanka Brief is a non-profit association which is politically neutral and non-denominational, with the aims to: investigate, research, and report on human rights issues of Sri Lanka and disseminate them in a manner so as to defend and strengthen the human rights, avenues to justice, and democratic freedoms of the country.

Studies and reviews current acts and laws to better align policy with the views and values of citizens

Nepal National Dalit Social Welfare Organization (NNDSWO) works to eliminate caste-based discrimination and untouchability by empowering people for a dignified life.

NDI established an office in Afghanistan in March 2002 and has since worked to promote the participation of civic groups, political parties, women and government bodies in the country’s political and electoral processes.

Their mission is to promote integrity and combat corruption through law enforcement, preventive measures, education, and the promotion of standards and practices of integrity and ethics.

It was founded in 2011, and registered as a national network under CAN International. It works to mobilize, advocate, and empower Tanzanian communities.

CAC is an alliance of the academia, business sector, civil society organizations, and Church that fights corruption. Launched on 21 September 2004, its mission is to implement and support counter-corruption projects in the area of procurement reforms and delivery of essential public services.

India Institute promotes dignity, choice and enterprise through research, advocacy and litigation. It also focuses on property rights and legal reform.

The Zubin Foundation is a leading social policy think thank that promotes fairness and opportunity in Hong Kong. It is focused on social issues such as patient care in Hong Kong, racial integration for ethnic minorities, and non-Chinese speaking children with special education needs.

It works to bridge the legal service gap by uniting lawyers who want to donate their services and low-income Ontarians whose legal problems aren’t covered by government agencies.

Works to enhance and protect awareness of human rights. It also aims to maintain accountability within the government to uphold these rights.

It provides legal assistance to women in Sierra Leone. Their work ensures women and girls receive fair legal representation and education of their legal rights. It offers rehabilitation and support upon release, through their programs: Supporting Detainees and Moving Forward.