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Organization Name Organization Name (Local Language) Country Factors Organization Description
Federal Ombudsman of Pakistan Pakistan
Factor 3: Open Government

It is a governmental organization that hears and processes complaints of mal-administration by any Federal Government Agency.

Public Attorney's Office Philippines
Factor 8: Criminal Justice

Works to provide access to counsel and to guarantee the functioning of courts and the criminal justice system.

The Philippine Council for Islam and Democracy (PCID) Philippines
Factor 4: Fundamental Rights

Established in 2002, the Council is a non-partisan, non-profit organization dedicated to the study of Islamic and democratic political thought and the search for peace, democracy and equitable and sustainable development in Muslim communities.

Bill of Rights Defense Committee & Defending Dissent Foundation  United States
Factor 6: Regulatory Enforcement

Works to defend freedom of expression and the guarantees declared under the Bill of Rights through advocacy and democratic participation.

Malaysian Consultative Council of Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Sikhism and Taoism (MCCBCHST) Malaysia
Factor 5: Order and Security

It is dedicated to promoting understanding, respect, and cooperation amongst all Malaysians irrespective of creed, religion, race, culture, or gender. Their activities include conferences, seminars, and round-table discussions with religious leaders.

St. Leonard's Society of Canada Canada
Factor 2: Absence of Corruption

It fosters an informed justice policy using evidence-based approaches for criminal justice and restorative programs. It offers assistance and education for persons in conflict with the law, and notably advocate for elders and people with mental health issues.

Nyaya Bharti India
Factor 7: Civil Justice

Nyaya Bharti is an initiative of the Bharti Foundation to provide legal assistance & aid and awareness / literacy to underprivileged undertrials across the country.

Luna-Rose Prisoner Support Thailand
Factor 4: Fundamental Rights
Factor 8: Criminal Justice

Luna-Rose Prisoner Support is a non-profit organization that brings critical humanitarian support to Canadians, Americans, Europeans, Asians, and other foreign national prisoners in Bangkok's prisons. They offer psychosocial and emotional support, links to family, and advocacy.

Citizen's Environmental and Social Concern (CESCo) Zambia
Factor 6: Regulatory Enforcement

Seeks to strengthen the relationship between citizens, civil society, and the government to promote education on climate change and encourgae sustainable practices

Environmental Engineering and Pollution Control Organization - EEPCO Tanzania
Factor 6: Regulatory Enforcement

Founded in 1993, it aims to improve the environment of Tanzania through the design and implementation of environmentally oriented projects, and through strengthening local capacity in human resource development. It is based in Dar es Salaam and operates throughout the country.

Myanmar Legal Aid Network Myanmar
Factor 7: Civil Justice
Factor 8: Criminal Justice

It works to strengthen the rule of law in Myanmar by building the capacity of legal workers, such as young lawyers, politicians, and community leaders.

The Sierra Leone WASH Sector Learning Partnership Sierra Leone
Factor 4: Fundamental Rights

It is a coalition of eight organizations implementing WASH activities across the country. Their work aligns with the Sector Learning Policy and Framework, an initiative established by the Ministry of Water Resources in partnership with the Ministry of Health and Sanitation.

Commit2Change (C2C) India
Factor 4: Fundamental Rights

Commit2Change's mission is to create systemic and cultural change by educating abandoned and impoverished girls. It works with carefully selected local partners who rescue and rehabilitate at-risk girls and invest in initiatives to give them a chance.

Polaris United States
Factor 5: Order and Security

Works to end human trafficking and exploitation through a national hotline and dedicated outreach programmes.

Commonwealth Ombudsman Australia
Factor 3: Open Government

Hears and investigates complaints regarding mistreatment of government agencies.

Legal Aid Service Providers' Network Uganda
Factor 6: Regulatory Enforcement

Fosters networking between legal aid providors in Uganda to enhance access to justice for the most marginalized groups

Ilab Liberia Liberia
Factor 5: Order and Security
Factor 6: Regulatory Enforcement

Ilab Liberia uses technology and information sharing in order to bind together branches of government and civil society for better emergency responses on critical situations and monitoring the development of regulatory framework for health and safety.

Earuyan Solutions Ethiopia
Factor 3: Open Government
Factor 4: Fundamental Rights

It is a social justice and impact driven feminist social enterprise that supports organizations and individuals in the promotion of gender equality and transformative feminist leadership through tailor-made workshops, seminars, research, and project/program design.

Ethio Trial Tracker Ethiopia
Factor 3: Open Government
Factor 8: Criminal Justice

It documents and provides information to the public concerning court cases of people accused of terrorism. It denounces arbitrary detention of dissenters by the government and monitors the appropriate use of the Anti-Terrorism Proclamation of 2009.

The West Africa Civil Society Institute - WACSI Ghana
Factor 3: Open Government

It was established by the Open Society Initiative for West Africa (OSIWA) in 2005 to reinforce the capacities of civil society. It encourages civil society organizations to be responsive and collaborative through mechanisms such as knowledge sharing, learning, and networking.

The African Women’s Development and Communication Network - FEMNET Kenya
Factor 4: Fundamental Rights

It is a feminist, pan-African organization with over 500 individual and institutional members in 43 countries in Africa. It aims to mobilize African women for the achievement of gender equality and the realization of women’s and girls’ rights at all governmental levels.

Afghanistan Law Collection Afghanistan
Factor 3: Open Government
Factor 6: Regulatory Enforcement

Ministry of Justice of Afghanistan has been publishing laws and regulations that are signed by the president. They are easily accessible through the Ministry of Justice in Kabul, and its departments in provinces, as well as free of charge online through their websites.

Female Lawyers Association Gambia - FLAG The Gambia
Factor 3: Open Government
Factor 7: Civil Justice

It works towards the enforcement of the fundamental rights and the freedom of women and children in The Gambia, as well as the promotion of gender equality.

The Association of Nigerian Women Business Network - ANWBN Nigeria
Factor 4: Fundamental Rights

It is the largest coalition of women’s business and professional associations in Nigeria. It seeks to improve the capacity of members and encourage sustainable entrepreneurship development among women through advocacy in the six geopolitical zones of Nigeria.

Arab Centre for the Rule of Law and Integrity (ACRLI) International
Factor 3: Open Government
Factor 4: Fundamental Rights

A regional, non-governmental and not-for-profit organization geared towards enhancing the rule of law and promoting good governance in the MENA region.