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Organization Name Organization Name (Local Language) Country Factors Organization Description
Association for Community Self-Organization Assistance ????????? ???????? ??????????????? ????????? Ukraine
Factor 3: Open Government

The Association seeks to provide research and assistance to organize local initiatives for public participation in the governance, transparency and development process.

Legal Aid Service ????????? ?????????? ????????? Georgia
Factor 5: Order and Security
Factor 8: Criminal Justice

Provides free legal assistance on criminal, civil and administrative cases through state funding in all regions of Georgia.

Human Rights Commissioner of the Republic of Kazakhstan ????????? ????????????????? ???? ????????? ????????? ?????  Kazakhstan
Factor 1: Constraints on Government Powers
Factor 6: Regulatory Enforcement
Factor 7: Civil Justice
Factor 8: Criminal Justice

The Commissioner is responsible for overseeing all human rights related issues in the country and encroachments on the part of states officials. The office also ensures that Kazakhstan complies with the highest international standards and norms, and develops educational materials for the population to understand their human and civil rights

Caucasus Institute for Peace, Democracy and Development (CIPDD) ?????????, ??????????? ?? ???????????? ?????????? ????????? Georgia
Factor 1: Constraints on Government Powers
Factor 3: Open Government

Research, training and skills development for democratic development and citizen participation of all members of society (education for cultural integration and tolerance).

Japan Legal Support Center - Houterasu ?????????? Japan
Factor 3: Open Government
Factor 7: Civil Justice
Factor 8: Criminal Justice

It is the core body of the Legal Support Act and provides legal assistance to citizens for the achievement of a society where legal information and services are accessible.

The Japan Council against Atomic and Hydrogen Bombs - Gensuikyo ?????????? Japan
Factor 5: Order and Security

It advocates for the prevention of nuclear war and the prohibition of nuclear weapons. It provides assistance for atomic bomb survivors and organizes the annual World Conference Against Atomic and Hydrogen Bombs.

The Japan Center for Conflict Prevention ?????????? Japan
Factor 5: Order and Security

It is an international organization working to prevent conflict in affected areas such as East Africa, the Balkans, and the Middle East. In Japan it offers seminars, lectures, research programs, and designs surveys.

E+ Initiative ?????????? ?+ Ukraine
Factor 5: Order and Security
Factor 7: Civil Justice

Works to provide rehabiliation services for people affected by the Maidan revolution and the Russian invasion in Crimea, along with litigation in cases of human rights abuses and human rights information campaigns.

Stop the Secret Protection Law Kanagawa ?????????? ???? Japan
Factor 4: Fundamental Rights

Launched in 2014, it is a network of citizens living in Kanagawa prefecture who foster freedom of expression and press freedoms. It belongs to the National Network of Organizations Opposing the Secret Protection Law.

Human Rights Expert Center ?????????? ????? ? ???? ?????? Ukraine
Factor 8: Criminal Justice

The Center works to develop functional mechanisms for the defense, good treatment and resocialisation of offenders within the criminal justice.

EcoPeace Middle East ?????????? ????? ?????? Jordan
Factor 4: Fundamental Rights
Factor 5: Order and Security
Factor 6: Regulatory Enforcement

Facilitates collaboration amongst Jordanian, Palestinian, and Israeli environmentalists to promote joint environmental protection efforts.

Equality Myanmar - EQMM ?????????? ?????? Myanmar
Factor 1: Constraints on Government Powers
Factor 3: Open Government
Factor 5: Order and Security

Formerly known as the Human Rights Education Institute of Burma (HREIB), it promotes a culture of human rights and engages citizens in social transformation through human rights education and advocacy programs. EQMM produces a range of educational materials, such as multimedia resources, to overcome the lack of human rights information available in Burmese and ethnic languages.

Association of Businesswomen ?????????? ??????? ?????? ?????????? Kazakhstan
Factor 3: Open Government

The Association aims at promoting the place of women in business, but also to foster development, civil society and democracy throughout Kazakhstan. Through its extensive regional network and membership, the Association organizes roundtables, trainings, consultings and programs with civil society

Consortium of Women's Non Govermental Organizations ?????????? ??????? ??????????????????? ??????????? Russia
Factor 4: Fundamental Rights

Works to defend and uphold the rights of women, inform them about their sexual and reproductive rights, and provide assistance in cases of domestic violence.

National Bureau of Enforcement ?????????? ???????? ?????? Georgia
Factor 6: Regulatory Enforcement

Regulates the enforcement of European standards in all areas of public policy, from health to justice. Based off the bailiff system for court ordinances.

Ukrainian Legal Aid Foundation ?????????? ???????? ???????? ???????? Ukraine
Factor 8: Criminal Justice

The Foundation works to provide pro bono legal aid to convicted persons and to ensure that human rights are respected within the civil and criminal justice system.

ANNA Moscow Crisis Center for Women ?????????? ????????? ????? ??? ?????? «????» Russia
Factor 5: Order and Security

Works to educate on, prevent and promote the rights of women and children in the face of domestic violence and runs a dedicated helpine for victims.

Center for Crime Prevention ?????????? ?????????? ?????? Georgia
Factor 5: Order and Security
Factor 8: Criminal Justice

Works to prevend recidivism, and to connect with groups at risk of committing crimes in order new channels for development such as vocational education.

Ukrainian Helsinki Human Rights Union ?????????? ??????????? ?????? ? ???? ?????? - ????? Ukraine
Factor 4: Fundamental Rights

Works to monitor the human rights situation and provide assistance to citizens whose rights have been abused along with pushing for normative action with regards to the state of human rights in Ukraine.

Prosecutor General's Office ?????????? ??????????? ??????? Ukraine
Factor 8: Criminal Justice

The Office is in charge of protecting the human rights and freedoms of citizens, and has been at the forefront of the Criminal Justice Reform initiated with the Council of Europe.

Center for Civil Integration and Interethnic Relations (CCIIR) ?????????? ???????????? ?? ??????????????? ????????????? ?????? Georgia
Factor 4: Fundamental Rights

Works to develop programs for the integration of ethnic minorities through education and language program to foster their participation in the democratic process.

Moscow Helsinki Group ?????????? ???????????? ?????? Russia
Factor 4: Fundamental Rights

Works to foster and support civil society in Russia through workshops, training and technical assistance for the development and strengthening of Human Rights in accordance with the international standards

Civic Development Insitute ?????????? ???????????? ????????? Georgia
Factor 3: Open Government

Works to develop the media, education and election systems in Georgia, in order to achieve a truly informed and free deciding society.

Civil Society Institute ?????????? ???????????? ?????????? Georgia
Factor 3: Open Government

Support for NGOs working on issues from public health to government monitoring, through grants and project development assistance.

Association of Free Development and Rights Protection ?????????? ????????????? ?? ????????? ?????? ????????? Georgia
Factor 3: Open Government

Works to develop local participation mechanisms, through engagement programs to foster participation in marginalised areas of Georgia.