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Organization Name Organization Name (Local Language) Country Factors Organization Description
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.

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).

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.