Leading Organizations

The Bureau is a coalition of journalists, experts, lawyers, environmentalists and CSOs working to investigate, inform and bring to light environmental issues of public concern, along with providing legal assistance to persons who have had their environmental rights abused.

Strengthens democracy in the MENA region by establishing a network of civil society organizations and activists and faciliting exchange of information, research, training, and advocay collaborations through the network.

Provides information, assistance and products around sexual and reproductive rights through Planned Parenthood programs, along with providing assistance to HIV/AIDS patients and developing awareness campaigns about both issues.

It is a group of civil society organizations and citizens concerned with the recent security bill discussed in the Diet, and the consequences of such legislation on the peace and security of Japan. Through cooperative efforts, they seek to solve problems related to poverty, the environment, and human rights.

Promotes gender equality and works to end gender based violence through social and economic programming.

Works for pluralism, inclusive citizenship, community resilience, and spiritual solidarity through programs focusing on education, media, policy, and intercultural and interreligious relations.

Collaborates with local women’s rights activists and associations to contribute to changes in laws, structures, relationships and cultural norms to promote women's rights.

Promotes gender equality and the rights of the child through advocacy for greater respect and implementation of these rights in law and practice.

Karama works with women, men, and youth academics, activists, community leaders, politicians, parliamentarians, and others in an effort to cancel/ reform discriminatory laws and practices and promote women's advancement, security, and protection in all aspects of public and private life.

SRACP, established in 1957, provides quality rehabilitation services for Hong Kong residents who are charged with criminal offences, have been convicted of crimes, or released from prisons. It also offers programs for community education, mental health services, and crime prevention for the general public.

Founded in 2004, The Women's Foundation promotes the participation of women and girls, and raises awareness to combat gender stereotypes and poverty. Their programs include research, advocacy, and leadership education and mentorship.

Provides legal advice to women regarding the terms of marriage contract as well as psychologic counselling and promoting equality in the role of the partners.

Founded in 1921, it is a network of lawyer's associations that protects human rights and contributes to the realization of a peaceful and democratic Japan. They address issues such as the integrity of the Constitution, environmental rights, labor rights, and judicial reform.

HELP works to empower foreign domestic workers in Hong Kong through legal assistance, education, and advocacy. It promotes access to justice, and fair and equal treatment before the law as well as providing free legal advice and paralegal support on employment, immigration, and human rights issues.

The network works to catalyze citizen action to push for legal and political reform, participation in the democratic process, and the defense of the rule of law in Ukraine.

Founded in 2001, Hong Kong Unison promotes racial equality and the elimination of all forms of racial discrimination in Hong Kong. It promotes social and cultural change so that all ethnic minority residents of Hong Kong have equal opportunities and access to public services and information.

Promotes respect for human rights through legal advocacy, legal reform, and trainings of legal practitioners.

To protect voter rights and enforce election oversight and monitoring, and democratic transition according to the rule of law. It works regionally after having been shut down, informing and organizing citizens.

Raising awareness on the nature of violence against women and the ways to decrease it.

Partners For Transparency seeks to assist different stakeholders to adopt practices against corruption, promoting transparency, integrity, and accountability, as well as unfettered access to information and facilitating circulation of information to assist different actors to take good decisions.

Promotes a culture of dialogue and mutual respect by strengthening the capacity of individuals, organizations, institutions, and the government to cooperate and constructively resolve conflict.

Publishes research and launches initiatives aimed at challenging extremist thought, promoting interfaith collaboration, and reducting conflict.

This non profit seeks to primarily aid and defend the rights of refugees in the Ukraine, but also protects the rights of migrants, displaced persons through legal aid and advocacy.

Research and publication on the Iranian Criminal Justice system, the best measures for prevention of crime and lowering the crime rate. The Institute also holds workshops and seminars.

Supports at risk and vulnerable children and youth as well as populations affected by conflict and displacement through educaiton, health, and protection programs.