Leading Organizations

Aims to strengthen women's political participation, inform institutions on gender inequality, and restore women's bodily integrity

Founded in 1989, it is an association dedicated to the advocacy of civil rights, social justice, transparency, integrity, respect, gender equity, good governance, and accountability. It raises awareness of legal rights through media campaigns, and trains paralegals to serve in their communities.

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

PRS Legislative Research aims to deepen and broaden the legislative process by providing Members of Parliament with the necessary data and analysis for debates in Parliament. It synthesizes feedback from a range of stakeholders to provide legislators with comprehensive information on an issue.

Works to develop a multi stakeholder approach in organizing access to information in Liberia on a variety of projects, along with its traditional role in defending freedom of the press.

Making justice systems fairer and more effective through research and innovation.

IBON Foundation is a research-education-information and advocacy organization  committed to serve the marginalized sectors. They seek to contribute to people's empowerment by generating and collecting socio-economic data and analyses, and disseminate these in the Philippines and abroad.

Works to monitor and reform electoral processes to promote good governance, democracy, and human rights through election monitoring and civic education

It is the largest media organization in West Africa. It works with local partners to promote freedom of expression, media professionalism, media-led advocacy for peace building, and participatory governance across the region.

Founded in 2012, CODE´s mission is to strengthen local communities by enabling informed debate and accountability. They principally create platforms for dialogue and capacity building of citizenry. They also developed the initiative "Follow The Money."

It is an international legal research institute that supports the implementation of laws for sustainable development. Their activities include the Climate Law and Governance Initiative and the Peace, Justice, and Governance Programme, to name a few.

It is a women’s rights organization that offers free legal aid in matters such as custody and maintenance, matrimonial disputes, discrimination in employment, participation in public positions, and sexual violence. FIDA also conducts education and advocacy programs, which impact structural, institutional, and legal reforms in Kenya.

It is an online free-access resource for Ethiopian legal information such as Supreme Court decisions, policy documents, and research documents, among others. The initiative was founded by the Liku Worku Law Office and is a member of the World Free Access to Legal Movement.

It is a field-based organization with its regional headquarters in Tanzania (Tanzania People & Wildlife). It specializes in empowering and engaging local people in conservation and sustainable development projects. Its programs emphasize reducing conflicts with wildlife, wildlife-based income generation, environmental education and training, and sustainable community development.

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.

It is the main initiaive of The Salesian Missions in Freetown, and has been operating since 2001, providing protection for internally displaced children and prisoners. It advocates for children's rights and works with the Ministry of Welfare and different members of Civil Society.

It works to advance equality, justice, democracy, and women's rights from a feminist perspective. It monitors the state's international commitments and participates in various reporting mechanisms of the United Nations.

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.

Aims to share the political social and economic experiences of people to activate and initiate social change and justice through workshops talks and initiatives.

Seeks to decrease the role of race in the 8. Criminal Justice system and to promote a fair system of participation for African Americans in the democratic process.

A group of human rights lawyers and activists who work to strengthen and protect human rights norms in Sri Lanka; they provide a source of legal support and strategic guidance for minorities.

It is the premier environmental management and protection organization in Tanzania. It carries out policy research, advocacy, and public interest litigations.

Advocates for appropriate policies and ethical responses to HIV/AIDS in Uganda

2019 World Justice Challenge Applicant - Project Title: YouthLab: Championing the Voice of Youth Deprived of their Liberty
Works to provide art and music therapy in prisons, and to accompany offenders on the path to economic and social reintegration through business ideas developed while in incarceration.
WJP Program Grantee Title: Construction of Society Through Hip-Hop (2013-2014)