Leading Organizations

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.

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.

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

It is a coalition of over 30 Kenyan and East African legal, human rights, and governance organizations. KPTJ is currently active in the monitoring, implementation, and enforcement of the mediation agreement.

Fortify Rights works to prevent and remedy human rights violations through technical support for human rights defenders, as well as independent monitoring and advocacy. Their services include on-the-ground training in human rights documentation, legal research, and strategic advocacy support.

Founded in 1988 this federal commission is independent and not responsible to a Government Minister. It investigates allegations of corruption within local governments.

Works to provide legal assistance and representation to citizens through its Legal Aid Clinics and outreach programme.

2019 World Justice Challenge Applicant - Project Title: M-Haki-'Haki Mkononi'
Founded in 1973, It is the oldest legal aid and human rights organization in Kenya. It works to empower the poor and marginalized, and to enhance equity and access to justice for all.

A social policy think tank to promote civil discussion and protect rights such as freedom of speech, religion, and association.

Designed to uphold human rights standards by investigating human rights abuses, visiting prisons, and educating on the rehabilitation of torture victims

Seeks to improve the lives of LBTQ women through education and advocacy

Supports the ex-patriot Indian community by providing social, cultural, education, economic, and legal services and activities.

International Legal Foundation (ILF) is a non-governmental organization that assists countries emerging from conflict or transition to establish public defender systems that provide effective, quality criminal defense services to the poor.

The CEC monitors and sets the standards for elections in Kazakhstan along with providing information for voters, legislators and the international community, and enhancing international cooperation for a transparent electoral process in Kazakhstan

KSL is dedicated to maintain high standards of academic excellence. Its prime objective is to address the need of an academically sound and practically feasible legal education in Nepal.

DSAWCO works to raise legal awareness, provide job opportunities and educate women and children.

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.

It is Tanzania's first union for journalists. It invites all media workers, press people and citizens for critical perspectives on governance, development, human rights, and other issues. It has a media monitoring component that evaluates the impact of media houses on society. It also analyses current research regarding citizen media trends, both internationally and within Tanzania.

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.

This initiative promotes and monitors the implementation of information and communication technology (ICT) relevant to people with disabilities. It also facilitates access to healthcare services, education, and employment.

Works to develop specialised youth courts, along with pushing for reform and transparency in the Romanian criminal justice system.

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.

Recruits, trains and deploys lawyers in various detention center to provide assistance to detained migrants in the face of increased ICE detention practices.