Leading Organizations

Its mission is to protect the human rights of all Panamanians. It investigates and denounces acts or omissions, from public servants, individuals, or companies that provide a public service, that constitute human rights violations.

Nature Defenders works to conserve the biological and cultural diversity of Guatemalan ecosystems through the sustainable use of natural resources and the active participation of society.

Independent Government Body working to monitor public officials' conduct and public policy, and defend children and minority rights.

Bolivia Data publishes information that promotes initiatives for the development of Bolivia through capacity building and the use of technology.

It is a government initiative that facilitates the publication of information and data by various institutions to strengthen accountability and democracy.

Founded in 1978 to prevent and treat drug abuse, it has programs designed to educate and mitigate risk factors. It builds partnerships with private enterprises for the advancement of prevention campaigns and corporate social responsibility initiatives. It also provides healthcare services and counseling for patients prosecuted for drug possession.

Government non profit bodies that provide legal assistance to people who do not have the means to pay a lawyer, victims of violence and ADR mechanisms. Presence in 4 of the main regions of Chile.

A feminist organization established in 1998 that works with victims of gender based violence and discrimination in the private and public spheres. They have adopted a legal approach using an interdisciplinary perspective. They are based in Bogota but also have a delegation in Valencia, Spain.

Founded in 1999, it works towards reinforcing the rule of law and peaceful coexistence, through an active cooperative relationship with partner organizations and a significant participation of the populace. It focuses on education, organizational and community strengthening, legal assistance for victims, and the restitution and legalization of land, among others.

Is a research and social action center promoting national reconciliation through initiatives of peace building and security. It contributes to the expansion of participatory democracy through the construction of alternatives for social equity, the recognition of ethnic, cultural, and gender diversity with the aim of strengthening the rule of law.

Promotes, coordinates and executes government policy for the development of indigenous people and communities especially economically, socially, and culturally through presence in public life, social initiatives and services.

Founded in 1996, it promotes excellence in justice through public policies and opinion, and legal education. It encourages a cultural and institutional transformation based on the efficient and effective access to justice for all Colombians.

The organization principally focuses on the defense and promotion of human rights, representation of victims of state crimes, assistance for political prisoners, and others deprived of liberty. They also support organizations that have been criminalized for protesting states actions and private corporations.

It is a multidisciplinary organization aimed at developing a critical approach towards public polices, political violence, human rights, and the rights of the victims in Colombia. Their work is based on a direct relationship with local organizations (i.e. communal action boards, peasant associations, trade unions, neighborhood associations, etc.), to provide social and legal assistance in situations of rights infringements.

Defends and promotes human rights through the principles of indivisibility and interdependence of all rights and freedoms. It contributes to overcome impunity and consolidate a democratic society respectful of the rule of law for the achievement of a stable and lasting peace.

It was established in 1996 to assist survivors of torture, severely traumatized asylum seekers, and refugees through psycho-social counseling. They provide assistance for the preparation of medical-legal liability reports, mediation, and social services.

It is a network of Afro-Panamanian organizations working for the defense of their rights and to strengthen the work of its cooperating members through the provision of training, support for projects, and facilitating cooperation and solidarity among members.

The Coordinator is the leading institution in Peru working for the defense of human rights. It works to deliver information about legislation and to influence the national debate on access to information, while using strategic litigation and demonstration for the respect of human rights.

The Coordinator of Women works to strengthen women's political actions, promote their emancipation, and construct a new social order based on equality. Their work also includes a life free from violence program to sensitize local leaders about the rights and legal mechanisms available for the prevention of violence against women.

Works to investigate violence and human rights abuses committed by state agents or police officers and report on institutional violence.

CCI works to investigate and bring to light cases of institutional violence and dissapearings. Working with families and human rights organizations, they work to diffuse information about the cases, organize demonstrations, organize conferences and provide training in order to provide justice.

CooperAction works to organize, train and ultimately let indigenous, rural and local communities manage their environment, and to propose public policy ideas for sustainable development of local and regional democratic, social and economic initiatives.

It encourages the recognition and respect of LGBTI community rights. Their programs address individuals through the creation of spaces free from discrimination; community challenges such as employment and political participation; and societal barriers through education and the humanization of the LGBTI experience.

Works to monitor living conditions, rights of prisoners, working conditions of personnel in centers of deprivation of liberty.