Leading Organizations

Protects the rights of forced migrants and influences national debate surrounding forced migration and justice

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

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)

CeLRRd has worked extensively to promote, uphold and respect rule of law, good governance, fair and unrestricted access to justice, human rights and peace through high caliber research and legal advocacy.

TDRO was established in 2013 to resolve trade disputes. It has been working on a draft law to regulate the functions of the organization. In the meantime, a number of disputes have been referred to it for resolution so far.

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.

It started operating in The Gambia in 1979, working with rural communities to address poverty. It promotes sustainable agriculture and control of natural resources. It works to Improve the quality of public education for all children, and supports youth to become drivers of change.

The organization is engaged in the promotion and protection of human rights, the rule of law, and good governance in Nigeria. It provides free legal representation to the unprivileged, and works to improve the administration of criminal justice in the country.

It works to promote and protect the human rights of LGBTI people in Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone. Their areas of interest include advocacy with strategic actors, assistance to African asylum seekers and refugees, and sexual and health rights.

It is a network of civil society organizations working to develop a sustainable culture of non-violence, justice, and peace. They facilitate mechanisms of cooperation among peacebuilding practitioners, organizations, and state actors.

Established in 1999 to alleviate the suffering of the Kachin people in Burma and Kachin refugees in Thailand, KWAT works to advance women's and children's rights and gender equality. It promotes women's participation in politics and in peace and reconciliation processes.

Works to investigate environmental greens and hold companies accountable to environmental laws in Romania.

Works to develop new policy proposals through independent research on key topics such as worker rights, youths and national security, challenging established norms and mainstream media coverage.

It is part of the East Africa Sustainable Watch Network (EA Network), working to promote government’s accountability on sustainable development through ongoing qualitative monitoring and constructive dialogue at the national and international levels.

2019 World Justice Challenge Applicant - Project Title: YouthLab: Championing the Voice of Youth Deprived of their Liberty
Works to provide art and music therapy in prisons, and to accompany offenders on the path to economic and social reintegration through business ideas developed while in incarceration.
WJP Program Grantee Title: Construction of Society Through Hip-Hop (2013-2014)

Seeks to educate young lawyers for the advancement of the spirit of justice and the rule of law in practice for all people.

Works with young artists, entrepreneurs and activists to develop new leadership for Jamaica through capacity training, events, and job and opportunity creation.

PRS Legislative Research aims to deepen and broaden the legislative process by providing Members of Parliament with the necessary data and analysis for debates in Parliament. It synthesizes feedback from a range of stakeholders to provide legislators with comprehensive information on an issue.

Works to develop a multi stakeholder approach in organizing access to information in Liberia on a variety of projects, along with its traditional role in defending freedom of the press.

Founded in 1995, it is one of the leading independent research institutions in Tanzania. It specializes in policy research on socio-economic and development issues, with research projects covering every district.

It is dedicated to improve the health of vulnerable communities through sustainable health. Their services include adequate shelter, hygiene, nutrition, and health education.

Officially registered in 2015 and based in London, it works to advance and advocate for the human rights of minorities, as well as religious freedom in Burma.

It provides medical, psychosocial, and legal services, for survivors of GBV in Freetown, Kenema, and Kono. It offers a space where survivors of SGBV can access clinical care, counselling, and referrals to key service providers.

Works to provide legal and social support to the disenfranchised, through litigation, legal clinics, human rights monitoring, accountability and transparency of government mechanisms, campaigns and advocacy.

Largets youth run organization in Australia that empowers and educates people on global climate change. A current campaign is stopping a silencing bill on climate change by the Australian government.