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Organization Name Organization Name (Local Language) Country Factors Organization Description
Environment People Law (EPL) ???????? - ????? - ?????? (???) Ukraine
Factor 4: Fundamental Rights

The organization works to inform citizens about their environmental rights, provide assistance and litigation if their rights are abused, and promote a rule of law approach to the environment and the conservation of natural resources.

Arbeiter-Samariter-Bund (ASB) ???????? - ????????? - ?????? (ASB) Georgia
Factor 5: Order and Security

Develop Disaster Risk Reduction programs to prevent losses linked to natural disasters which are important in Georgia, and Return and Reintegration programs for people displaced by conflict in Georgia.

Legal Hundred ???????? ????? Ukraine
Factor 5: Order and Security

NGO working to provide legal assistance and information to servicemen to enhance their social protection and assistance.

DeJure Foundation ???????? ????? Ukraine
Factor 7: Civil Justice
Factor 8: Criminal Justice

The Foundation works to ensure fair justice in the criminal and civil system, uphold the rule of law, defend the human rights of Ukrainian citizens and fight corruption through expert analysis, legal defense and citizen initiatives.

Legal Center For Women's Initiatives "Sana Sezim" ???????? ????? ??????? ????????? «???? ???i?» Kazakhstan
Factor 4: Fundamental Rights
Factor 5: Order and Security
Factor 7: Civil Justice

The Legal Centre works to protect the the rights of women and children, but also developed legal assistance for women victim of violence and programs to counter human trafficking and provide assistance to victims

Committee Against Torture ???????? ?????? ????? Russia
Factor 4: Fundamental Rights
Factor 7: Civil Justice
Factor 8: Criminal Justice

Works to provide legal and medical aid to victims of torture and lead public control and oversight on cases of torture by public authorities in Russia.

Abu Dhabi Commercial Conciliation and Arbitration Center ???????? ?????? ??????? ???????? ??????? United Arab Emirates
Factor 7: Civil Justice

Created by the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ADCCI), acts as an alternative justice platform aiming to resolve national and international commercial disputes in accordance with international arbitration standards.

The Hassaniyya Association of Judges ???????? ??????? ?????? Morocco
Factor 1: Constraints on Government Powers

An independent association of judges that works to strengthen the judicial sector in Morocco through a variety of programs.

Egyptian Initiative for Personal Rights (EIPR) ???????? ??????? ?????? ??????? Egypt
Factor 4: Fundamental Rights
Factor 8: Criminal Justice

The Egyptian Initiative for Personal Rights has been working since 2002 to strengthen and protect basic rights and freedoms in Egypt, through research, advocacy and supporting litigation in the fields of civil liberties, economic and social rights, and 8. Criminal Justice.

Institute for the Rule of Law ???????? ??????? ??????????????? Russia
Factor 1: Constraints on Government Powers
Factor 8: Criminal Justice

Works to provide policy oriented research and monitoring of the justice and rule of law landscape in Russia through its Justice Atlas and publications

Tunisian Assocation for the Defense of Individual Liberties ???????? ???????? ?????? ?? ??????? ??????? Tunisia
Factor 3: Open Government

Works to give psychological and legal assistance in cases of human rights abuses.

Committee of the Criminal-Executive System (KUIS) - Ministry of Internal Affairs ???????? ????????-?????????????? ??????? ???????????? ?????????? ??? ?????????? ????????? Kazakhstan
Factor 8: Criminal Justice

Works to regulate the criminal justice process, defend the rights of prisoners, and develop socia reintegration processes for ex offenders.

Coalition for an Independent and Transparent Judiciary ???????? ????????????? ?? ??????????? ???????????????????? Georgia
Factor 1: Constraints on Government Powers
Factor 2: Absence of Corruption

Coalition of NGOs working to consolidate the efforts of legal professional associations, legal rights NGOs, business associations, and media into a joint advocacy for an independent, transparent and accountable justice system.

Interdisciplinary Laboratory for Anti-Corruption Policy (ILAP) ????????-??????? ??????????? ????????????????? ???????? (??? ??) Russia
Factor 2: Absence of Corruption

Works in partnership with TI Russia and a multidisciplinary team of lawyers, political scientists, journalists, social scientists, and economists to develop anti corruption education, research and advocacy.

China Human Rights Lawyers Concern Group - CHRLCG ????????? Hong Kong S.A.R., China
Factor 1: Constraints on Government Powers
Factor 4: Fundamental Rights
Factor 7: Civil Justice

CHRLCG is a Hong Kong-based organization that advocates for the protection of the rights of human rights lawyers and legal rights defenders in China. It works to support and promote the development of the rule of law, constitutionalism, and human rights in China, advocates, and supports peaceful reform of laws and institutions.

Japan Democratic Lawyers Association - JDLA ????????? Japan
Factor 1: Constraints on Government Powers
Factor 8: Criminal Justice

Founded in 1961, it is an association that strives for peace and democracy and advocates for human rights in Japan. It is comprised of constitutional lawyers, judges, and legal researchers and practitioners. Their activities include the publication of a monthly magazine and the organization of symposiums and forums, such as the annual judicial system research meeting.

Caux Round Table Japan ????????? Japan
Factor 2: Absence of Corruption
Factor 6: Regulatory Enforcement

It is the Japanese chapter of the global network of business leaders working to achieve a fair, free, and transparent society through sustainable and socially responsible business practices. CRT aims to promote corporate social responsibility (CSR) and business ethics globally.

The Tokyo Foundation for Policy Research. ????????? Japan
Factor 6: Regulatory Enforcement

It carries out theoretical and evidence-based research to inform policy proposals that effectuate change. It cultivates socially engaged future leaders, through fellowships, with a broad perspective and deep insight, both in Japan and overseas.

The Anti-Bribery Committee Japan - ABCJ ????????? Japan
Factor 2: Absence of Corruption

It is an independent group comprised of Japanese lawyers and researchers. They are engaged in activities to strengthen anti-bribery measures, such as, the dissemination of an Anti-Bribery Guidance study and the development of an anti-bribery assesment tool.

Association Concerning Sexual Violence Against Women - ACSVAW ????????? Hong Kong S.A.R., China
Factor 4: Fundamental Rights
Factor 7: Civil Justice

ACSWAW raises awareness to combat sexual violence and promotes women's rights and gender equality. It provides legal and social support for women who have experienced sexual violence and advocates for anti-sexual violence policies through their Legal Empowerment program and clinic.

The National Confederation of Trade Unions - Zenroren ????????? (???) Japan
Factor 1: Constraints on Government Powers
Factor 4: Fundamental Rights

Founded in 1989, it defends worker's rights and advocates for their demands and the improvement of labor conditions in the country. Their aim is to achieve a prosperous and peaceful society free from disparity and poverty.

General Delegation of Penitentiary Administration and Reintegration ????????? ?????? ?????? ?????? ? ????? ??????? Morocco
Factor 8: Criminal Justice

Oversees the prison system, including improving the status and rehabilitation of penal institutions and prisoners.

Development and Security Association ????????? ???????? ?? ??????? - ??? Ukraine
Factor 5: Order and Security

The Association seeks to bring together security experts, governmnet officials and NGOs in order to develop holistic projects for national security and to exchange best practices with international agencies.

Human Rights Center ????????? ???????? ?????? Georgia
Factor 1: Constraints on Government Powers
Factor 8: Criminal Justice

Works to defend the human rights of all people, through free legal assistance and strategic litigation, along with promoting human rights through advocacz and government monitoring.

Human Rights Priority ????????? ???????? ?????????? Georgia
Factor 4: Fundamental Rights
Factor 5: Order and Security
Factor 8: Criminal Justice

Uses strategic litigation at the national and European level in order to defend victims of displacement and war crimes during the Russian-Georgian war, and to defend journalists, human rights, women victims of abuse and civilians in civil justice processes.