Leading Organizations

Works to end mass incarceration in Texas through legal assistance, litigation and providing resources to communities most affected by incarceration.

Center for Policy Research is dedicated to conducting research that contributes to a more robust public discourse about the structures and processes that shape life in India. It's principal areas of research are economic policy, environmental law and governance, international relations and security, law, regulation and the state, and urbanization.

It is a private consulting firm that provides legal assistance and mentoring programs for inmates in federal penitentiaries. Their activities also include rehabilitation and crime prevention.

The NPC works with different target groups with the aim to strengthen civil society, advocate for basic human rights, and ensure the free expression of ideas. Ultimately, they want to educate, mobilise and advocate for the building of a “rights conscious society” of citizens.

Advocates for poverty-focused policies and to ensure transparency and accountability with regards to allocation of public resources

It works to achieve equal representation in public life by increasing women’s participation in democratic politics through training, advocacy, and the strengthening of their capacities in governance processes. Their programs are directed towards organized women's groups, local councilors, and traditional and religious leaders.

It strives to contribute to local development in Tanzania. Their programs are divided into two sectors: programs that change practices (i.e. Mama Yangu Maisha Yangu Campaign -My Mother my life Campaign- and Vijana na maendeleo), and programs that contribute to laws and policies (i.e. Proposed reforms on the Law of the Marriage Act.).

FWLD works for the protection, promotion and enjoyment human rights. In order to eliminate all forms of discrimination, FWLD uses law as an instrument to ensure the rights of women, children, minorities and all other marginalized groups.

To defend Singapore citizens through civil and criminal litigation, translating laws from parliament and providing open access to laws and decisions to citizens.

Da Qanoon Ghushtonky was established to take up and follow up on criminal and family cases and provide free legal representation.

The ABA seeks to provide high quality services to its members, enhance the legal profession, improve the delivery of justice and uphold the rule of law around the world.

The Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative (CHRI) is an international NGO head quartered in India and is mandated to ensure the practical realisation of human rights in the countries of the Commonwealth.

Centerlaw actively participates in prosecuting the perpetrators of killings of journalists sued for criminal defamation. Where domestic courts prove ineffectual, Centerlaw also avails of existing international remedies for the promotion of human rights, humanitarian law, and freedom of expression.

Works to develop transparency and access to information mechanisms for the government and inform citizens about accounta bility and access to information.

Formed by a group of graduates from the Institute of Diplomacy and International Studies at the University of Nairobi. Among their initiatives is the Know Your World, a program that works to advance the global peace and security agenda through education and the promotion of people to people connections.

The Council has sought to promote the creation of a just and sustainable society, through national governance processes and civic competence building, as well as through peace building, and health and education programs, among others.

Agency created to combat money laundering in Malawi through the MCC Malawi Threshold Program.

Altus is a global alliance working across continents and from a multicultural perspective to improve public safety and justice.

Develops guidelines for institutions and persons working with sex workers, people in the sex trade and the larger community.

Formulates and promotes conservative public policies based on the principles of free enterprise, limited government, individual freedom, traditional American values, and a strong national defense.

Works to prevent human trafficking and address the issues of vulnerable people in Romania, especially refugees and victims of abuse.

Tostan's mission is to empower African communities to bring about sustainable development and positive social transformation based on respect for human rights. It was founded in Senegal in 1991, but their Community Empowerment Program (CEP) operates in 6 African countries, commencing their operations in The Gambia in 2007.

Works to end domestic violence and abuse through community training programmes and assistance to victims of violence.

Seeks to provide assistance to persons on matters relating to violence and security, transitional justice, fundamental rights and to monitor the situation regarding human rights in El Salvador

Trains journalist in best practices in order to foster an efficient watchdog and monitoring culture in South Africa.