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Organization Name Organization Name (Local Language) Country Factors Organization Description
Stop Trafficking of People - STOP ???????????? Hong Kong S.A.R., China
Factor 4: Fundamental Rights
Factor 5: Order and Security
Factor 6: Regulatory Enforcement
Factor 7: Civil Justice

STOP is an initiative of Branches of Hope, created in 2014 to raise awareness concerning human trafficking by connecting key counter-trafficking groups and providing survivors with support. Their services include legal referrals and social assistance, public education campaigns, network building, and outreach activities.

Institute for Sustainable Energy Policies - ISEP ???????????? Japan
Factor 6: Regulatory Enforcement

It aims to provide resources and services to achieve sustainable energy policies. Their main activities include the promotion of renewable energy, the improvement of energy efficiency, and the restructuring of the energy market. One such initiative, Energy Democracy, is a web based media forum that gathers experts from different fields to discuss issues related with renewable energy transition.

Justice and Peace Commission of the Hong Kong Catholic Diocese ???????????? Hong Kong S.A.R., China
Factor 4: Fundamental Rights
Factor 5: Order and Security

Established in 1977, the Commission works to promote justice and peace and advocates for the protection and promotion of human rights. It works closely with social movements and people of other traditions and beliefs for the promotion of social justice.

Peace Winds Japan ???????????? Japan
Factor 5: Order and Security

It supports people in distress and threatened by conflict or poverty globally. Its headquarters are located in Japan and it works in the north-eastern (Tohoku) and the western (Hiroshima) parts of the country.

Institute for the Development of Freedom of Information (IDFI) ??????????? ???????????? ???????????? ????????? Georgia
Factor 2: Absence of Corruption
Factor 3: Open Government

Watchdog, advocy and awareness activities for access to information, transparency and accountability of court systems and promotion of change in society for better access to information.

Georgian Democracy Initiative ??????????? ???????????? ?????????? Georgia
Factor 5: Order and Security

Works to develop the justice system in Georgia, and promotes strategic litigation for the protection of peoples' human rights.

Agency for Legislative Initiatives ??????????? ???????????? ????????? Ukraine
Factor 1: Constraints on Government Powers
Factor 2: Absence of Corruption
Factor 3: Open Government

The Agency is the leading think tank on projects that guarantee public participation in the legislative process. They have develop a monitoring mechanism for Parliament, and develop projects with citizens to guarantee the respect of the Rule of Law.

Georgian Charter of Journalistic Ethics ??????????? ???????????? ?????? ?????? Georgia
Factor 6: Regulatory Enforcement

Works to monitor and develop norms and standards of journalism, and monitor compliance in coverage or discuss and review cases brought against journalists.

19/29 Foundation ??????????? ???????????-??????????????? - ???? 19/29 Russia
Factor 3: Open Government
Factor 6: Regulatory Enforcement

Works to enforce freedom of expression and of the press, along with providing legal assistance to journalists in need and technical assistance and training to aspiring and confirmed professionals.

Association of Young Economists of Georgia ??????????? ?????????? ??????????? ????????? Georgia
Factor 1: Constraints on Government Powers

Work to increase public accountability mechanisms through citizen training for the monitoring of local government initiatives.

Georgian Young Lawyers Association ??????????? ?????????? ???????? ????????? Georgia
Factor 2: Absence of Corruption
Factor 5: Order and Security

Provides legal assistance to victims of human rights abuse, bring cases to national and European court of Human Rights, works with communities to raise legal awareness and develops anti corruption and transparency programs such as budget monitoring.

Ukraine Institute of Research of Extremism ??????????? ???????? ??????????? ??????????? Ukraine
Factor 5: Order and Security

The Institute seeks to research and provide information on forms of violent extremism, along with developing projects with the public to prevent and counteract the effects of extremism in politics and society.

Platform Gromadskiy Control ??????????? ???????? Ukraine
Factor 2: Absence of Corruption

The Platform seeks to investigate cases of corruption and to inform local authorities, along with advocating for reform and consolidating civil society projects to fight corruption.

Citizen's Watch ??????????? ???????? Russia
Factor 1: Constraints on Government Powers
Factor 5: Order and Security

Works to organize parliamentary and civilian control over police, security servicess and the armed forces through an independent court, research and formation for lawyers and judges.

Legal Clinic of KAZGYU University ??????????? ??????? ???????????? ?????? Kazakhstan
Factor 7: Civil Justice

Works to train law students in practical settings to provide legal assistance to persons in need, enhance access to justice, and develop the legal profession in Kazakhstan.

National Ombudsman ??????????? ??????? ???????? Georgia
Factor 5: Order and Security

Investigate civil and Criminal Justice cases, protects the rights of citizens and monitors prison conditions and reform.

Ukrainian Women's Fund ??????????? ??????? ???? Ukraine
Factor 3: Open Government
Factor 4: Fundamental Rights

The Fund seeks to strengthen and provide support to CSOs (especially women's movements) in Ukraine, Moldova and Belarus, through the creation of a culture of philanthropy and public participation, along with defending the rights of women.

Transparency Morocco ??????????? ?????? Morocco
Factor 2: Absence of Corruption

Studies the phenomenon of corruption and provides analyses and recommendations for actions to combat it

International Center for Policy Studies (ICPS) ??????????? ????? ????????????? ?????????? (????) Ukraine
Factor 1: Constraints on Government Powers

ICPS is the leading think tank in Ukraine, working to provide analysis and projects on government performance, corruption, the constitutional process and democratic standards.

Sakharov Center ??????????? ????? Russia
Factor 4: Fundamental Rights

Works to develop a space and workshops for scientists, historians, human rights defenders, civic activists, opinion makers, journalists, and artists to meet, discuss and create projects to advance human rights in Russia

International Renaissance Foundation ??????????? ???? «???????????» Ukraine
Factor 1: Constraints on Government Powers
Factor 2: Absence of Corruption

The Foundation seeks to engage Ukrainian NGOs in developing a shared public policy agenda, fight corruption and monitor the evolution of the democratic process.

Disarmement And Non Violence ??????????? ?? ??????????? Georgia
Factor 5: Order and Security

The organization strives to protect, assist and provide safety for the population and victims of armed conflicts and violence and to decrease the impact of all types of weapon on the population by supporting disarmament and non-violence activities in Georgian society.

Japan Tropical Forest Action Network - JATAN ??????????? - ???? Japan
Factor 6: Regulatory Enforcement

It is an environmental protection organization that combats tropical forest deforestation. Their aim is to achieve a society that protects the environment and forest biodiversity. It has been a significant promoter of human rights and transparency during the construction of facilities for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

Fruits in Suits - FinS ??????????? Japan
Factor 4: Fundamental Rights

It is the largest LGBT network assocation of business professionals in Japan, that works to share information and foster changes for the community in Japan.

Japan Environmental Education Forum - JEEF ??????????? Japan
Factor 6: Regulatory Enforcement

It aims to achieve a sustainable society through environmental education programs and partnerships with like-minded organizations.