Leading Organizations

Researches both national and international issues of displacement and is the first and only institute studying international refugee law.

Implements adovcacy strategies and produces social media campaigns to raise awareness on issues such as social justice, governance, women's rights, and climate change

Coalition of NGOs working to monitor parliament activity, transparency and accountability.

Budeshi (Open contracting for Nigeria), is initiative of the Public and Private Development Centre in partnership with the Pan-Atlantic University, and the Premium Times Centre for Investigative Journalism.

Works to foster citizen participation (esp. Through its Youth Movement), tackle corruption through its Citizen Transparency Observatory and work towards political reform for democracy.

Founded in 1998, it is a Pan-African peace building resource organization. It has been involved in conflict mediation, capacity building, research, and documentation. Through The Kenya Peace Network program, they empower communities to participate more actively in the legislative, as well as policy making and implementation.

It was founded in 2001, as part of the Kenyan Defense Staff College. Their mission is to conduct training, education, and research to inform the military, police, and civilian personnel in all aspects of peace support operations.

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.

Founded in 1949, the Hong Kong Bar Association is the professional organization of barristers in Hong Kong. It considers and takes proper action on all matters affecting the legal profession and the administration of justice.

It aims to end all forms of gender based violence and social injustice. It advocates for the rights of the underprivileged and engages duty bearers to enforce laws that protect women and children.

Works to provide women with economic, social and political rights in Bangladesh through trainings, workshops, advocacy and knowledge sharing.

Working with governments, civil society organizations, and the international community in more than 100 countries to improve the legal environment for civil society, philanthropy, and public participation around the world.

A focal point at Ministry of Health and Population for planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of health promotion and communication of all health programs and services.

Intergovernmental development agency working to build peace and democratic governance across the full range of development contexts, through rule of law and human rights assistance.

It is an energy policy think tank that influences the creation of transparent policies in Africa through professional analysis of energy policy, training, advisory services, and advocacy activities for the efficient management of energy resources.

Works to reform the criminal justice system in accordance with European standards, and providing legal assistance.

Originally the Committee for the Defence of Human Rights in Cameroon, it was transformed into the CHRDA with regional offices in Sierra Leone and the United States. They promote the enforcement of human rights in Africa.

Works to build a coalition of citizens, organizations, business, government officials and faith leaders to advance the ideal of equity between people.

Government agency tasked with fighting corruption in Malawi. The NAO was at the forefront of the revelations surrounding the Cashgate scandal.

It works on enabling children to learn, citizens to exercise agency, and governments to be more open and responsive in Tanzania, Kenya, and Uganda. Undertaking effective public policy engagement, through powerful media partnerships and global leadership of initiatives such as the Open Government Partnership.

It works in partnership with a range of governmental and non-governmental actors to achieve shared goals and objectives. It is one of the most prominent and active external partners of the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights (AfCHPR).

BRD has been working in Afghanistan since 2002. It has been working to enhance the skills and knowledge of civil society organizations on effective conflict resolution and management through training programs.

CANA aims to help ordinary citizens improve the quality and effectiveness of services provided by local government units (LGUs) across the Philippines.

Offers training and education to make news media a more credible source of information and to promote the freedom of press and expression

Links health professionals with individuals and other organizations to improve health care and influence healthy policies