Leading Organizations

Its mission is to train lawyers and law professors in Mexico in order to improve the teaching and pratice of law, and ultimately the Mexican justice system as a whole.

Founded in 1977, it works with underprivileged communities through popular education, research, and social action. It promotes sustainable development, the respect for human and women's rights, and to combat corruption.

CEPS works on a variety of health related issues, such as gender based violence, water and sanitation, along with enablign citizens through participation, local governance and education.

Works to develop research, monitor and implement projects related to police brutality, security, the criminal system, drug policy and conflict mediation to reduce criminality and support imporved public management of security issues.

Works to inform best practices of state management, develop public participation and monitor public debate through research and debates.

CISAS is a leading organization in public education about sexual and public health, reaching out to youths, communities and persons at risk in Nicaragua.

Founded in 1998, it promotes representative democracy and citizenry participation, the respect for human rights, and sustainable development principles. CIDEM is the organizer of the national meeting of political scientists, which contributes to the quality of debate and political analysis in Panama.

The Center seeks to transform the way the war on drugs is approached by focusing on the human rights of people involved, and researching more humane measures to end drug trafficking.

A think tank which works to advance the development of Mexico in all sectors. In particular, they have been at the forefront of the judiciary reform through the Justice Project, which monitors and evaluates advances in implementing the reform.

Alternativa works to develop alternative modes of envisioning the public space. On themes such as environmental management, public participation and democracy, microfinance and local development and employment, it develops strategies to empower local communities to develop alternative models of management for the enjoyment of all citizens.

CIPCA contributes to strengthening political, economical, and organizational capacities of grassroots, peasant, and indigenous communities as a means to achieve a democratic, autonomous, diverse, equitable, and sustainable Bolivian society.

CEPAZ promotes and defends democratic values, human rights, and aims to build a culture of Peace in Venezuela. Their main areas of work include women's empowerment programs and activism for the promotion of peace. CEPAZ is the founder of the Orange Network (Red Naranja), a space to coordinate activities between women's rights advocates and organizations.

The Center has more than 30 years experience working for the rights of women in Peru. Through participation in the legislative process, participation, expression and action of women in the democratic sphere, training and knowledge sharing, it has sustained and transformed gender equality in Peru.

Equidad works to defend human rights and seek compensation for violation of those rights for citizens. Through strategic litigation, it has worked with indigenous populations to challenge land rights and persecution, and with disabled persons facing discrimination, along with regular citizens who have had their rights affected.

Has developed program to rehabilitate young offenders and reduce violence in gang areas, and provides legal assistance to victims of torture in prisons.

Founded in 1983, CERIGUA advances the rights of access to information and the freedom of the press and expression through their independent press agency services. Their initiatives include the Observatory for Journalists as well as manuals and protocols for the protection and security of journalists.

CIIDH contributes to the construction of a democratic, inclusive, just, and equitable nation that respects and guarantees human rights. Their Observatory of Social Spending provides information for social auditing and transparency.

CMDA has been working for 22 years in Mexico to defend the environmental rights of people and the defense of Mexico's environment through the use of environmental law. They have regional offices in 5 mexican states, and provide legal assistance to communities affected by environmentally destructive projects.

Works to defend and raise awareness about the rights of indigenous people in Mexico to land, decision making, social and cultural rights.

With 50 years of presence in Mexico, CENCOS is a leading organization in matters of social justice and human rights. It is a platform for civil society practicians to exchange ideas and promote projects, from society for society.

The CENIDH works to represent individuals in front of state and private institutions in cases related to human rights abuses and violations, to uphold democracy and the rule of law.

Works to defend the rights of consumers, promote citizen participation in the regulatory process, and monitor the regulatory framework for consumers. Recently, they have been very active in the fight against the water crisis in the country.

Established in 1988, works to promote and defend the rights of marginalised people. It works closely with the Farmers' movement and indigenous communities.

Works to defend the HR of marginalised groups (esp LGBTI) and to provide pro bono legal assistance through its Pro Bono Network for Human Rights.

The organization aims to develop a responsible, sustainable, inclusive society founded on human rights, democratic values, solidarity, knowledge based and active participation of all members of the society.