Leading Organizations

Works to develop, implement and monitor laws and regulations relative to gender equality and the place of women in the workplace and society.

Having emerged from the human rights movement of post dictatorship Argentina, it works to promote the rights of all people through the prevention of conflict and violence.

Works to develop social projects to transform marginalised youths into community leaders in order to promote the rights of their community, and foster development.

It is an independent organization that works to advance transparency in the public realm, good governance, and accountability. It defends the right to information and freedom of expression. Through legal advice, they empower citizens to demand their rights to find out how government and state institutions function, as well as influence decision-making and the management of public assets.

Established in 1995 it works to protect and uphold the rights of migrants in Mexico through legal assistance and pushing for government reform on migration.

Government Commission set up to promote citizen initiatives in combatting corruption in Mexico, principally through legal reform and accountability mechanisms.

SPDA works to defend fundamental enviromental rights of people, through monitoring and strategic litigation, while lobbying for environmental rights to be recognised and taken into account in national legislation.

SOPESO is the leader in security and health standards for work environments, designing strategies and policies in risk prevention for workers and the public.

It is dedicated to the protection of public lands and water, and ensures that public parks are managed to protect their biodiversity. It promotes awareness and understanding of ecological principles through education.

Works to defend women who have been victims of domestic violence, and has set up a hotline for domestic violence and abuse.

An organization seeking to promote legal and institutional change in order to guarantee security in Mexico. Their aim is to work from a bottom up perspective, in order for citizens to submit ideas and help design the project Mexico SOS will develop.

Group of students working to promote the rights of migrants in Mexico and drive institutional change in matters of migration policy.

Works to combat identity checks by police officers based on a person's skin colour or origin. They have a dedicated helpine and have managed to have the French state condemned for the practice. It also helps victims make a legal recourse.

It is the largest association of judges in Poland with more than 3,500 members and 33 branches located throughout the country. Their mission is to defend freedoms and civil rights as the democratic foundations of Poland. The Association defends the principle of a democratic state of law, in particular the constitutional principle of the independence of courts and of judges.

Association 61 works to advance transparency in public life by providing access to public information concerning citizens' representatives. It administrates the website MamPrawoWiedziec.pl (I have a right to know) that monitors the activities of publicly elected officials. It also compiles reports and analyses on the activities of political parties, electoral committees, politicians, and people elected to public offices.

Founded in 2010 to advance the rule of law and human rights, it develops legal education and cooperation among legal professions and promotes pro bono legal aid. The Association specializes in the defense of prisoners' rights, freedom of expression, and anti-discrimination initiatives.

Established in 2005 by a group of young activists and lawyers, SIP combats social exclusion by providing free legal advice to people whose rights and freedoms have been threatened or violated, as well as raising legal and civil awareness. It also conducts research, monitors the application of the law, and publishes opinions concerning bills to influence public policies and institutions.

It works to promote multicultural understanding and to contribute to the development of a democratic civil society in Poland and in the Central and Eastern European region. It is particularly focused on educational initiatives that combat racial and ethnic prejudices among the youth.

OSA is a grassroots movement of citizens that defend democratic principles such as civil liberties, freedom of belief and expression, respect for the rights of all minorities, the Constitution, and the rule of law.

Founded in 2017 with the objective to make the Prosecution Service in Poland a constitutional authority, its mission is to ensure that democratic principles and the rule of law are respected, and that prosecutors are independent and autonomous.

The Association aims to rebuild public trust in the justice system, through the defense of the rule of law and the rights and freedoms of citizens. Their activities include education programs and lectures for young people in middle and high schools and analysis of the judicial environment on various topics related to the administration of justice.

SUARAM monitors and advocates for human rights, accountability, and good governance in Malaysia. It specializes in civil and political rights by providing educational programs and trainings on freedom of expression, peaceful assembly and association, fair trials, and democracy-building.

It fosters corporate social responsibility and represents the local network of the Global Compact in Panama. It works collaboratively with nearly 250 organizations and enterprises in the country.

SUHAKAM is the national human rights institution of Malaysia that works to promote, protect, and fulfill human rights for all on the basis of equality and non-discrimination. It undertakes educational programs and engagement activities to advance human rights knowledge.

MACC works to eradicate corruption, abuse of power, and malpractice in Malaysia through educational programs, prevention, and enforcement. It investigates and prosecutes corruption in the public and private sectors and provides legal protection for witnesses in corruption cases.