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Organization Name Organization Name (Local Language) Country Factors Organization Description
TY Danjuma Foundation Nigeria
Factor 6: Regulatory Enforcement

It works to enhance the quality of life of Nigerians by supporting initiatives that improve access to health and educational opportunities.

Zambia National Women's Lobby Zambia
Factor 4: Fundamental Rights
Factor 7: Civil Justice

Seeks to promote the participation of women in all levels of democratic decision making through advocacy and education

Transparency International USA United States
Factor 2: Absence of Corruption

Works to fight corruption in government, business and development throug localised efforts in partnerships with multidisciplinary actors.

Center for Legal Research and Resource Development (CeLLRD) Nepal
Factor 4: Fundamental Rights

CeLRRd has worked extensively to promote, uphold and respect rule of law, good governance, fair and unrestricted access to justice, human rights and peace through high caliber research and legal advocacy.

Hong Kong Bar Association Hong Kong S.A.R., China

Founded in 1949, the Hong Kong Bar Association is the professional organization of barristers in Hong Kong. It considers and takes proper action on all matters affecting the legal profession and the administration of justice.

Management Association of the Philippines (MAP) Philippines
Factor 1: Constraints on Government Powers

MAP represents a cross-section of CEOs, COOs and other top management practitioners from the largest local and multinational companies operating in the Philippines. It works with its members and partners with other business organizations, the government and civil society in conducting programs that promote good governance, global competitiveness and sustainable development.

The Federal Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission of Ethiopia Ethiopia
Factor 2: Absence of Corruption

It promotes transparency and accountability in public offices, enterprises, and organizations by offering ethics and anti-corruption education and by mobilizing the public against corruption and impropriety.

Corruption Watch South Africa
Factor 2: Absence of Corruption

Uses a texting hotline and social media to promote citzen corruption reporting and leads investigation on the cases reported.

Tanzania Women Judges Association Tanzania
Factor 8: Criminal Justice

It is an association of women judges and magistrates representing all levels of the Tanzanian Judiciary. It works to sensitize the judiciary and law enforcement agencies to promote, and enforce human rights as well to combat violence against women, children, and other vulnerable persons. They hold training programs that are designed by The International Association of Women Judges.

Kids In Need of Defense (KIND) United States
Factor 7: Civil Justice

Pro bono lawyers trained to defend unnacompanied minors who have suffered trafficking, abuse or abandonment.

Democracy Sierra Leone (DSL) Sierra Leone
Factor 1: Constraints on Government Powers
Factor 3: Open Government

It is a coalition of approximately 40 civil society organizations that works towards the promotion of democratic values, the respect for human rights, public accountability, and the rule of law.

EcoKnights Malaysia
Factor 6: Regulatory Enforcement

It provides environmental interventions to communities, government agencies, learning institutes, and private companies. Utilizing a collaborative perspective, it works across transdisciplinary fields and builds partnerships such as the Eco Film Festival.

Asia Justice and Rights Sri Lanka
Factor 1: Constraints on Government Powers
Factor 5: Order and Security
Factor 8: Criminal Justice

Organisation based in Indonesia, with offices in Sri Lanka, Timor-Leste, and Burma, who advocate for strengthening democracy in these locations by utilising local programs and engaging local actors to engender a grassroots culture of justice and accountability as these governments move toward a more human-rights conscious ethos.

Ugandan Association of Women Lawyers (FIDA) Uganda
Factor 1: Constraints on Government Powers

Promotes women's rights and advances access to justice for women

Fair Elections, Open Parliament and Good Governance Pakistan
Factor 1: Constraints on Government Powers
Factor 2: Absence of Corruption
Factor 6: Regulatory Enforcement

The Free and Fair Election Network (FAFEN) was established in 2006 as a coalition of 30 non-governmental organizations to observe the general elections and mobilize voters.

Philippine Public Transparency Reporting Project  Philippines
Factor 2: Absence of Corruption

Philippine Public Transparency Reporting Project works alongside and through existing and new media to help improve society's ability to monitor, mobilize and demand greater public transparency and accountability from the State.

Anti Corruption Front India
Factor 2: Absence of Corruption

Anti Corruption Front is a media and public coalition providing a powerful platform for common masses to register their complaints against corruption/ bribe, with the help of right minded and honest persons from society and also with the help of some honest officials of various departments and the media.

Think India Foundation India
Factor 2: Absence of Corruption

Think-India Foundation acts as a media-active think tank engaged in public policy advocacy. It propagates the principles of fiscal conservatism, regulated free markets and social liberalism.

Rescue Alternatives Liberia Liberia
Factor 8: Criminal Justice

Works to rescue victims and provide both psychosocial counseling and medical services to victims of tortures and other forms of threats and inhumane treatments.

Kenya Environmental Education Network Kenya
Factor 6: Regulatory Enforcement

It works to create awareness and educate the general public about the environment and to stimulate critical thinking, discussion, and informed environmental decision making.

Community Health and Research Initiative Nigeria Nigeria
Factor 6: Regulatory Enforcement

2019 World Justice Challenge Applicant - Project Tile: Strengthening the inclusion and participation of Non-state Actors in the Nigeria CountryReproductive, Maternal, New-Born, Child and Adolescent Health plus Nutrition (RMNCAH+N)Multi-stakeholder Platform
It works to improve the quality of health care services for women and children through advocacy, accountability, research, and information sharing.

Dispute Resolution Foundation Jamaica
Factor 7: Civil Justice

Works to develop ADR mechanisms in Jamaica, provide mediation in conflict situations, and train lawyers on ADR mechanisms.

Transparancy International Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
Factor 2: Absence of Corruption
Factor 5: Order and Security

TI raises awareness of the effects of corruption and works with partners in both government and civil society to develop and implement appropriate measures to tackle these profound issues.

Bureau for Reconstruction and Development (BRD) Afghanistan
Factor 4: Fundamental Rights
Factor 5: Order and Security

BRD has been working in Afghanistan since 2002. It has been working to enhance the skills and knowledge of civil society organizations on effective conflict resolution and management through training programs.

Branches of Hope Hong Kong S.A.R., China
Factor 4: Fundamental Rights
Factor 5: Order and Security
Factor 6: Regulatory Enforcement

Founded in 2012 and formerly known as The Vine Community Services Ltd (VCSL), Branches of Hope works to restore dignity, justice, and hope to vulnerable and marginalized persons in Hong Kong. Their initiatives include STOP, that combats human trafficking and provides support for victims and ROAD, that helps refugees regain their dignity and become more autonomous.