Leading Organizations

Promotes democratic and social development based on the sustainable and equitable values ​​of participatory democracy.

Works to promote good governance and the promotion of Malawians' social, economic and cultural rights through legal assistance and civil sociey initiatives.
WJP Program Grantee Title: Implementing the Legal Aid Act in Malawi (2014-2015)

Citizens for Justice and Peace strives to bring justice to the victims and punishment to the perpetrators of mass crimes, be it communal/ caste violence or acts of terror.

It works to promote public justice in Canada by shaping key public policy debates through research, analysis, and public dialogue. They promote social and environmental justice in Canadian public policy and focus on poverty, ecological justice, and refugee rights.

This organisation works to mobilise Sri Lankans for the purpose of building a democratic society in which the sovereign will of the people is respected and the rule of law is followed closely. They also wish to focus public attention on matters pertaining to good governance and democracy.

It is an independent organization that works to advance transparency in the public realm, good governance, and accountability. It defends the right to information and freedom of expression. Through legal advice, they empower citizens to demand their rights to find out how government and state institutions function, as well as influence decision-making and the management of public assets.

It is a citizens movement that defends human dignity as a fundamental constitutional value through effective and non-violent action. It raises awareness concerning civil and minority rights, enforces the application of democratic practices, and the respect for the rule of law.

It seeks to address and expose human rights violations in the fight against terrorism in Nigeria. It advocates for unity, peace, and security through the media and their website.

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.

Works to involve citizens in the decision making process at the national, regional and local level in order to ensure the day to day operation of democracy and to fight corruption in politics and society.

It is a non-governmental and independent institution run with funds from the European Union under the European Social Fund. It provides legal advice and information to the residents of Wołomin County, with additional offices in Tłuszcz and several municipalities.

Group of young people working to create communities of citizens and develop NGO dialogue in order to monitor government practices, through citizen reporting of electoral process and political participation.

A coalition of citizens and civil society organizations that promotes transparent electoral processes through networking, lobbying, and advocacy

Aims to promote integrity and transparency in Ugandan elections and encourage citizen participation in the electoral process

CNBM is the advocacy project of Community Excel Services. It raises awareness and provides a platform for policy action and societal transformation. Their areas of work include elections, poverty, good governance and anti-corruption, and the rights of indigenous communities.

OSA is a grassroots movement of citizens that defend democratic principles such as civil liberties, freedom of belief and expression, respect for the rights of all minorities, the Constitution, and the rule of law.

Works to defend the rights of migrans and refugees, and provide them with legal assistance and mediation services when dealing with government agencies and the police.

A national center for good governance and the promotion of civil society. They work and organize a network of civil society organizations which promote good governance and access to justice, through roundtables, conferences, and projects.

Works to coordinate the actions of indigenous groups in defense of their interests and to tackle and monitor policy implementation on helath, environment and labour.

Works to develop the media, education and election systems in Georgia, in order to achieve a truly informed and free deciding society.

Its mission is to effectively respond to domestic natural disasters in Asia and the Pacific region, through the provision of emergency services. It also promotes civil participation, raises awareness for disaster prevention, and creates opportunities for cooperation between people of different nations.

Works to foster greater political participation through strengthening community based organizations and providing access to digital democracy mechanisms.

EyT focuses on transparency and the fight against corruption in Nicaragua, along with monitoring the electoral process, enablign people to obtain legal identity documentation and developing citizen consultations on a variety of subjects.

It seeks the abolition of the security legislation promoted by the government of Japan, while also promoting peace and constitutionalism in the country. The Association is comprised of volunteers from 29 organizations.

The Civil Alliance is one of the largest NGOs in Kazakhstan. It provides advice and structure to a network of NGOs in the country, along with participating in the legislative process to ensure that rights and freedoms are respected. Through its 16 regional networks, it commands the largest civil society assembly in Kazakhstan