Leading Organizations

Founded in 1971, it works to defend the freedom of the press, and the freedom of expression and the access to information in the country. It also promotes the labor rights of journalists, such as better working conditions, and strives for media professionalism.

Founded in 1976, it is the national labor union that represents all workers in Sierra Leone. It defends and promotes labor rights and coordinates all activities pertaining to the labor social movement.

It provides free access to the countries laws and supports the rule of law and access to justice and transparency. Their membership is open to organizations and individuals.

Founded in 2003, it supports the development of agriculture, education, and healthcare in Sierra Leone. Through life training centers they provide leadership skills for community members.

It is an open source software platform developed by LAM-TECH to facilitate access to historical and current information related with electoral violence. The initiative seeks to complement civil society efforts for transparent elections in Sierra Leone.

Collective of Women's organizations working to promote the Rights of Women in Senegal, They work on various themes, from gender based violence to entrepreneurial projects.

It promotes a society free from barriers by offering comprehensive services to deaf and hard of hearing individuals. It provides employment counseling, job placement, job referral, and other services with follow up support. They have also developed a sign language curriculum and offer classes for governmental institutions, corporate enterprises, and other social organizations.

It is a civic initiative that uses open technology and applications to produce information accessible for the public. It aims to improve governance and encourages greater citizen participation in public affairs by making the Parliament and the Malaysian Government more open, transparent, and accountable.

Works to rehabilitate offenders by providing assistance in finding employment, fighting stigmatisation and helping families.

Advocates for abolishing the death penalty, through raising awareness with debates, conferences, film screenings and forums.

Provides anti drug and rehabilitation programmes, along with raising awareness about the risks associated with drug consumption.

Works to protect the rights of children in Singapore through shelters, assistance and advocacy.

Works to promote the place of women in society and to coordinate and manage the actions of its member organisations.

Works to engage business, government, citizens and NGOs on environmental issues, through partnerships, workshops, awards and advocacy.

Sets the standards for sustainability and environmentally conscious planning, and enjoys significant overreach on public private partnerships.

A feminist organization established in 1998 that works with victims of gender based violence and discrimination in the private and public spheres. They have adopted a legal approach using an interdisciplinary perspective. They are based in Bogota but also have a delegation in Valencia, Spain.

It aims to build a progressive and democratic society that upholds freedom of expression, gender equality, and social justice. It offers legal advice services to women and men in accordance with the Islamic Family Law and the Syariah Criminal Offences Law.

Founded in 2005, it is a women’s network that campaigns against violations of women’s rights, as well as, issues related with democracy and development. They use the media, in particular radio broadcasting, to promote gender equity, governance, human rights, and to provide information and education to the public.

Focuses on issues of land and housing and healthcare and gives a political, social, and economic voice to those living in slums

Government led initative to pool engagement opportunities with business, civil society and citizens on social involvement, data and open government in general.

Smile Foundation actively works to empower underprivileged children, youth and women through relevant education, innovative healthcare and market-focused livelihood programmes. It also sensitizes privileged children, youth and citizens in general to promote Civic Driven Change.

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

Alternativa works to develop alternative modes of envisioning the public space. On themes such as environmental management, public participation and democracy, microfinance and local development and employment, it develops strategies to empower local communities to develop alternative models of management for the enjoyment of all citizens.

It is a social organization that works to document atrocities committed during the war and advocates that those reponsible should be brought to trial.

Established pursuant to recommendations of Egyptian Human Development Report in 2005, the center aims to redefine the relationship among the government, civil society organizations, and citizens in order to given more active role to citizens.