Leading Organizations

It promotes evidence-based nature conservation initiatives. They promote environmental protection and regulation in Japan through educational and volunteer programs, research, and advocacy initiatives.

Founded in 1962, it advocates for the conservation of natural areas and the preservation of biological diversity across Canada.

It contributes to the empowerment of Aboriginal women through advocacy for pro-indigenous legistlation. It promotes equal opportunity for Aboriginal women and involves them in the development and delivery of programs and services.

PCCS works to advance citizen participation and civil society accountability through collaborative proposals and partnerships that contribute to a just and equitable society. Their activities are focused on strengthening participatory public administration mechanisms and governance.

Produces quality statistics and geographical information about themes relating to Mexico such as the population and economic census, for use by politicians and citizens.

It seeks to contribute to the reduction of gender inequalities and discrimination against women, men, persons with disabilities, the youth, children, the elderly, minorities, and marginalized communities.

It is an independent human rights institution working for legal and policy reforms towards the equality and full inclusion of sexual and gender minorities in Kenya. They also strive to advance meaningful participation in society on the part of sexual and gender minorities.

CIEN is an action research center that is committed to the development of Guatemala and the region. Their areas of work include economic freedom, social development, citizen security, and institutional strengthening.

It is a leading industrial development and promotion organization, established in 1965. It aims to establish implementing strategic industrial development projects in partnership with the private sector.

The Council has sought to promote the creation of a just and sustainable society, through national governance processes and civic competence building, as well as through peace building, and health and education programs, among others.

It is a human rights organization that promotes human rights in Egypt. It produces reports on the state of human rights in Egypt and also hears complaints, studies them, and raises them with the relevant authorities.

Founded in 1989, it defends worker's rights and advocates for their demands and the improvement of labor conditions in the country. Their aim is to achieve a prosperous and peaceful society free from disparity and poverty.

Jordan's national human rights institution, which monitors the country's implementation of its human rights obligations as well as receives and investigates complaints.

The national body in charge of implementing the Convention on the Rights of the Child in Iran through Institutional mechanisms.

Founded in 1975, it is comprised of organizations that contribute to a just, fair, equitable, and effective Canadian justice system. Their initiatives include an annual Joint Policy Workshop, a space dedicated to discuss emerging issues related to criminal justice and co-hosted with Public Safety Canada and the Department of Justice.

SINERGIA was founded in 1996 to articulate the efforts of civil society organizations and actors working in the field of social development. Their activities include capacity building and training for members, advocacy programs, and legal advice services for social development organizations.

The National Anti-Poverty Commission (NAPC) ensures that social reform is a continuous process that addresses the basic inequities in Philippine society, and that a policy environment conducive to social reform is actively pursued.

It works to protect the rights of national and ethnic minorities living in Hungary, in particular the Roma community. Their activities include anti-discrimination legal assistance services, legal training for Roma NGOs and activists, and strategic litigation to combat discrimination.

It is an independent, private sector-led organization that promotes corporate governance standards and best practices in Myanmar. It fosters business ethics and transparency, and facilitates networks between corporate leaders and stakeholders.

MIID promotes the meaningful participation and inclusion of ethnic communities in Myanmar's economic, social, and political transition by supporting a sustainable people-centered approach to economic and social development.

It encourages responsible business activities that comply with the law and international human rights and labor standards. Their areas of research include oil and gas, tourism, information and communications technologies, and the mining sector.

Formed in 1984, GAM is a civil society organization created by relatives of persons illegally detained and forcibly disappeared in Guatemala during the internal armed conflict. Their areas of work include transitional justice, psychosocial support for victims, and combating corruption through monitoring of the security and justice institutions.

The Munasim Kullakita Foundation is an initiative of the El Alto diocese of the Catholic Church to prevent sexual violence and exploitation in La Paz and El Alto. It provides shelter for victims and works with the community in the prevention of sexual exploitation of vulnerable children from a transdisciplinary approach.

Offers continuing education through conferences, seminars, and training in municipal administration and other adminstrative and governance related sectors.

Publishes and widely disseminates research and analysis and convenes symposia on issues related to the legal, financial, and administrative aspects of Moroccan governance.