Leading Organizations

Encouraging research, reflection and debate to feed public policy in Africa and about Africa through seminars, conferences and research/policy oriented dialogue and programmes.

Under Executive Order (EO) 292, the DOJ is the government's principal law agency. As such, the DOJ serves as the government's prosecution arm and administers the government's criminal justice system by investigating crimes, prosecuting offenders and overseeing the correctional system.

Navsarjan is a grassroots organization in the Indian state of Gujarat dedicated to ensure human rights for all. It's core mission is to eliminate discrimination based on untouchability practices and ensure prevalence of the rule of law.

Coalition of businesses working to organize a response to HIV/AIDS and public health issues inside and outside the workplace.

It is a human rights and law reform initiative that challenges unconstitutional decisions and acts perpetrated by the government. Their work addresses issues related to prisoners' rights, policies that perpetuate statelessness, and death in the custody of the police, to name a few.

Works to prevent violence and redress human rights issues and violence in at risk communities within Jamaica in order to promote safe and functioning communities.

To defend Singapore citizens through civil and criminal litigation, translating laws from parliament and providing open access to laws and decisions to citizens.

Works to create theatre, dance and art performances in conjunction with activitsts and NGOs, to advocate for socia justice on specific topics.

Founded in 1971, it works to defend the freedom of the press, and the freedom of expression and the access to information in the country. It also promotes the labor rights of journalists, such as better working conditions, and strives for media professionalism.

It is an organization seeking to improve the working conditions of journalists. It also protects and promotes freedom, professionalism and ethical standards in the media industry.

Seeks to end poverty and redress human dignity, provide education for children living in poverty or homelessness and the basic right to shelter.

It works to prevent HIV/AIDS, while also protecting the basic needs and human rights of people living with HIV/AIDS, their families, and dependents. Through its Social Accountability project, the organization works to strengthen citizens’ voices and promotes the accountability of public service providers.

Works to develop crisis response mechanisms and conflict assistance, along with a rehabilitation program for victims of war. It also works on empowering local communities and minorities.

Promotes accountability and transparency in the public sector, specifically
government departments, local councils and all companies or projects in which the government owns more than a 50 per cent share.

CEPAD focuses on community development in order to create sustainable and autonomous regional communities in Nicaragua.

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 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.

It promotes private sector-led social and economic development in Tanzania, as well as, effective engagement with the government of Tanzania and other stakeholders in matters of development policy and in the provision of services to its members.

Works to uphold the rule of law and to train lawyers, and manages the network of lawyers in Malawi. It also does public policy through recommendations to the government.

NHRC is an independent and autonomous constitutional body. The primary responsibility of NHRC is to protect and promote human rights of Nepalese people through inquiries and investigations.

A university research center focused on research in various areas including: human rights and law, human trafficking, LGBTI rights, and refugees.

Seeks to ensure safety and security for all citizens and to accelerate individual prosperity by strengthening institutions

NCDR follows international standards rules and code of ethics governing mediation proceedings and is Pakistan's first and only mediation centre. It undertakes disputes of various nature including family disputes, landlord and tenant disputes, contractual disputes, labour disputes etc.

The AIM Policy Center produces research and hosts discussions about public policy to support the growth of the Philippines and the Asian region.

Central Region centre for children's rights. They work on a broad set of issues, from forced marriage to access to education and HIV, and have set up a helplinef for victims.