Leading Organizations

Works to investigate, report and prosecute human rights abuses of Moroccan citizens and to introduce international human rights norms in the national leglislative framework.

It is a human rights organization that promotes human rights in Egypt. It produces reports on the state of human rights in Egypt and also hears complaints, studies them, and raises them with the relevant authorities.

Jordan's national human rights institution, which monitors the country's implementation of its human rights obligations as well as receives and investigates complaints.

Controls and supervises executive bodies, military and disciplinary forces, state-run institutions and companies, municipalities and their subsidiaries, public notary chambers, foundations of public utility, revolutionary organs, and institutions whose financial resources totally or partially belong to the government.

Provides free legal information to those who cannot afford hiring an attorney through a system of pro bono lawyers.

Provides legal aid and social work services to victims of social and domestic violence especially women and children.

Providing free access to information on legal questions relating to matters of land, family, commercial and civil law.

Defending victims of violence, terrorism and extremism through publications and psychological counselling.

APT has been working to promote constructive ways of resolving differences. Their main focus is on student debate programs, leadership trainings, student exchange, and media discussions.

The first effort to monitor the performance of Iran's parliament, often referred to as “Majlis”. It is currently the only tool of its kind available to Iranians, bringing the global trend of parliament monitoring to Iran.

Publishes all the laws and regulations that are enacted by different authorities for free access by citizens.

A project that aims to monitor the accomplishment of promises made by Iranian President Hassan Rouhani.

Works to provide legal assistance to NGOs in order for them to set up their structures and administrative sections properly, along with having legal support to challenge government decisions.

It is a youth organization that encourages civic participation in political process. They arrange debate programs, and short-term trainings and seminars.

Her Fund aims to achieve a society that guarantees human rights for all without discrimination on any grounds. It promotes gender equality, mobilizes resources, and invests in projects and initiatives that empower underprivileged women and girls.

This website is part of an initiative dedicated to promoting the principles of good governance, transparency and accountability incumbent on stakeholders in the security sector in Tunisia.

Its mission is to effectively respond to domestic natural disasters in Asia and the Pacific region, through the provision of emergency services. It also promotes civil participation, raises awareness for disaster prevention, and creates opportunities for cooperation between people of different nations.

The Hong Kong Journalists Association was founded in 1968 to enhance freedom of the press and the integrity of news coverage. As a trade union, it also aims to improve working conditions for journalists and to remove barriers for news gathering.

It is an independent subscription-only investigative business monthly that denounces corporate corruption cases such as the Olympus scandal. Its founder Shigeo Abe, is a well known reporter and press freedom advocate who has criticized the independence of the media in Japan.

MFMW supports efforts for the recognition and respect of the rights and well-being of migrant workers. Their Labour and Employment Assistance Program provides paralegal assistance and legal support for migrant workers. It also provides education, psychosocial counseling, hospital and prison visitation, and temporary shelter to distressed women migrants.

It is the local chapter of the international organization that has worked in Japan since 1980. It aims to create a peaceful and sustainable society where all life on the planet coexist and live with dignity, through research, networking, and the mobilization of citizens. FoE advocates for improving the funding policies of the Japan Bank of International Cooperation (JBIC) to foster transparency and accountability.

Founded in 1965, it encourages a citizen movement for the protection of the rule of law and the Constitution, democratic freedoms, and peace. Their activities include lecture meetings, research, public demonstrations, the dissemination of information, and campaigns against revisions to the Constitution.

It was founded in 1956 to defend peace, democracy, and citizenry participation. Its members are lawyers, academics, and approximately 150 civil society organizations and labor unions based mainly in Osaka. They provide counseling to the public through collaborative initiatives such as the Labor Law Study Group and the Labor Referee Support Center.

Founded in 1999, it provides free legal and social assistance, such as pro bono services, to refugees and asylum-seekers in Japan. It also advocates for the rights of refugees and asylum-seekers to government bodies, local authorities, and the media.

Founded in 1974 it is committed to fighting corruption through effective law enforcement, education, and prevention to help keep Hong Kong fair, just, stable, and prosperous. It combats corruption using a three-pronged approach of law enforcement, prevention, and community education.