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Organization Name Organization Name (Local Language) Country Factors Organization Description
International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (IDEA) International
Factor 4: Fundamental Rights
Factor 7: Civil Justice
Factor 8: Criminal Justice

An intergovernmental organization that supports sustainable democracy worldwide.

Liberty Asia Hong Kong S.A.R., China
Factor 4: Fundamental Rights
Factor 5: Order and Security
Factor 6: Regulatory Enforcement
Factor 7: Civil Justice
Factor 8: Criminal Justice
National Information Commission (NIC) Nepal
Factor 3: Open Government

An independent body constituted pursuant to the Right to Information Act, 2008. NIC is mainly responsible for the implementation of the RTI Act in Nepal. Protection, promotion and enforcement is the core areas of NIC work.

Canadian Prison Consulting Canada
Factor 8: Criminal Justice

It is a private consulting firm that provides legal assistance and mentoring programs for inmates in federal penitentiaries. Their activities also include rehabilitation and crime prevention.

The Foundation for Civil Society Tanzania
Factor 1: Constraints on Government Powers

It works to enable citizens to become a strong driving force for change, and to improve the democratic governance of Tanzania. The foundation has supported over 4,000 Civil Society Organizations with grants worth more than 60 million dollars.

Advocacy Forum (AF) Nepal
Factor 1: Constraints on Government Powers
Factor 8: Criminal Justice

AF is working to promote the rule of law and upholds international human rights standards in Nepal. The core area of AF's work includes human rights advocacy. AF is actively confronting the deeply entrenched culture of impunity in Nepal.

Justice On Trial India
Factor 7: Civil Justice
Factor 8: Criminal Justice

The objective of Justice On Trial is to promote, protect and defend human rights and freedom. It redresses the violation of human rights of victims of violence. To this effect, it has filed many Public Interest Litigations in the Court to ensure justice be meted out to victims of crimes.

50/50 Group of Sierra Leone Sierra Leone
Factor 1: Constraints on Government Powers
Factor 4: Fundamental Rights

It works to achieve equal representation in public life by increasing women’s participation in democratic politics through training, advocacy, and the strengthening of their capacities in governance processes. Their programs are directed towards organized women's groups, local councilors, and traditional and religious leaders.

Black Sash South Africa
Factor 1: Constraints on Government Powers
Factor 7: Civil Justice

Black Sash works to provide legal assistance to citizens in all areas of public administration, through their helpine and team, with 59 years of experience.

Equal Justice Initiative United States
Factor 8: Criminal Justice

Works to battle inequality and discrimination in the justice system and to defend children in prisons and prisoners on the death penalty. Advocate for reform of the 8. Criminal Justice system to end mass incarceration.

Hello Sarkar Nepal
Factor 2: Absence of Corruption

A national hotline under the Prime Minister's Office to redress all sorts of grievances, including corruption and irregularity.

LIBERTAS Philippines
Factor 2: Absence of Corruption
Factor 5: Order and Security

LIBERTAS advocates for transparency and accountability in Government; the right of the citizens to information on matters of public concern; a free, clean, and honest electoral process; a free and responsible media; and the State's respect for all human rights, with full guarantees to the freedom of expression.

Citizens United for the Rehabilitation of Errants - CURE Nigeria Nigeria
Factor 8: Criminal Justice

It advocates for penal and prison systems that provide justice for criminal behaviors, respect the rule of law, human rights, and dignity. It also promotes the reconciliation between victims, offenders, and society.

Kenya Community Development Foundation - KCDF Kenya
Factor 5: Order and Security

Founded in 1997, it is an organization that promotes sustainable development of communities for social justice, through local institution building, policy influencing, resource mobilization, partnerships, and collaborations.

Consortium of Christian Relief and Development Associations - CCRDA Ethiopia
Factor 3: Open Government

It is an association of NGO's and CSO's that serves as a forum for collective action and promotes the growth of civil society by supporting member organizations in capacity building and strengthening their collective voice. It was the first legally registered association of NGOs/CSOs in Ethiopia and has operated since 1973.

Group for Social Dialogue (GDS) Romania
Factor 3: Open Government

Works to inform citizen through Citizen Cafes, and advocate for a more open and transparent government system.

African Center for Trade and Development Uganda
Factor 3: Open Government

Seeks to increase participation of vulnerable communities in the areas of trade and development

Human Rights and Democratic Forum (FOHRID) Nepal
Factor 4: Fundamental Rights

As a pioneer human rights organization, FOHRID focuses on the issues of impunity and rule of law, human rights including ESCR, transitional justice, democratic governance and democratic reform including inter party democracy and political accountability.

Human Rights Network for Journalists Uganda
Factor 1: Constraints on Government Powers
Factor 3: Open Government

Monitors attacks and threats to journalists and suppression of free press and offers legal, medical, and psychological support

Democracy International Afghanistan Projects Afghanistan
Factor 1: Constraints on Government Powers
Factor 3: Open Government

DI has worked on different projects related to electoral reforms, and civil society and public participation in elections.

Access to Information (ATI) Unit Jamaica
Factor 3: Open Government
Factor 6: Regulatory Enforcement

Works to develop transparency and access to information mechanisms for the government and inform citizens about accounta bility and access to information.

Best Practices Policy Project (BPPP) United States
Factor 5: Order and Security

Develops guidelines for institutions and persons working with sex workers, people in the sex trade and the larger community.

Heritage Foundation United States
Factor 1: Constraints on Government Powers
Factor 5: Order and Security

Formulates and promotes conservative public policies based on the principles of free enterprise, limited government, individual freedom, traditional American values, and a strong national defense.

Transparency International Canada - TI Canada Canada
Factor 7: Civil Justice

Founded in 1996, it is the leading organization in the country working to combat corruption at all levels. It also works to reduce the role of Canadian companies and individuals in promoting corruption abroad.

Private Nurses and Midwives Association Tanzania - PRINMAT Tanzania
Factor 6: Regulatory Enforcement

It provides reproductive health services at small community maternity homes, which are registered by the Tanzania Nurses and Midwives Council. It works to provide quality general sexual/reproductive and child health services, as well as lobbying and advocacy for improving services and research concerning health related issues.