Leading Organizations

Works to produce research on the civil and 8. Criminal Justice system of the United States, and evaluates performance of state systems through its Justice Index.

APWLD was launched in 1986 by a group of women lawyers and activists in the region and is composed of over 200 NGO's, civil society organisations, and networks including feminist/women's rights organisations as well as individual members from Asia and the Pacific. APWLD works to promote women's human rights and use the law as an instrument of social transformation for equality, justice, peace, and development.

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

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.

It is an initiative that promotes open data and accountability through the online publication of Parliamentary proceedings, such as debates, committees, members, and bills.

It focuses on connecting various non government organizations within Australia in order to strengthen national and international development. It promotes knowledge surrounding these issues and leads dialogue to inspire change.

JamiiForums is a Tanzania-based social networking website in East Africa. It is the most popular social media website in Tanzania. The website emphasizes its use of user-generated content to avoid governmental censorship.

It promotes equity in healthcare access. It also works to reduce the harms associated with drug use through the implementation of comprehensive evidence-based interventions and collaboration with partners and local communities.

Their work focuses on peace building, food security, access to education, and capacity building through the engagement of women and children directly affected by the civil conflict. They previously mediated for the disarmament, demobilization, and reintegration of ex-combatants.

Founded in 1991, HRCO is an independent organization that works towards building a democratic system though the promotion of the rule of law and due process, and encouraging and conducting human rights monitoring.

A network of NGOs working to influence and implement policies related to agriculture in Malawi, along with providing support to the network of NGOs it manages.

Works to educate the American public on the importance of an independent judiciary and the rule of law.

It provides aid to the families of political prisoners, sensitization training for law enforcers, reports on prison conditions, campaigns for law reform, and organizes lectures and workshops.

The Danish Institute for Human Rights has been engaged in Nepal since 1996 through various projects. During this period the institute and its partners have achieved results in relation to juvenile justice reform, prisoner’s legal aid, the development of the first strategic plan for the Supreme Court, as well as the establishment of the National Human Rights Commission.

Founded in 1996, it promotes and protects human rights, gender equity, and good governance through the empowerment of civil society and the promotion of access to justice and the rule of law.

The Lorma Community Development Foundation, Inc. (LCDFI) was organized to reach-out to needy people in the communities to help themselves. Its mission is to focus on upland and coastal community development.

Works to produce quality research on issues such as the SDG compliance mechanisms, governance, environmental norms for a more inclusive and progressive Bangladesh.

Our mission is to assist and empower those in Hong Kong, who lack financial/other resources and who cannot adequately protect or represent their own rights and interests. We run a community legal clinic in Sham Shui Po and other outreach projects to other vulnerable groups.

Action Works Nepal's objective is to improve the livelihood of the poor, excluded, and vulnerable communities through innovative vocational opportunities, and economic empowerment activities as driven by communities.

Removing and reducing regulatory and institutional barriers to doing business through providing grant funds to government, private sector and civil society, in order to increase or create opportunities for investment in Afghanistan.

It provides legal assistance to those whose access to justice is most inaccessible to advance social justice. They advocate for equal access fair legal proceedings, with a focus on Aboriginal peoples.

A Network of human rights organizations working to advance child rights, women's rights, and civil and poliitcal rights

Focuses on advocacy and policy development for the rights of people living with HIV/AIDS and provides legal services

The Partnership seeks to enable governments and their donors to develop programs that strengthen national governance monitoring frameworks and impact assessment.

Works to develop a true culture of human rights, through government monitoring, recommendations and citizen education.