Leading Organizations

Works to protect the rights of children in Singapore through shelters, assistance and advocacy.

Works to prevent sexual assault and defend victims while setting up programmes to prevent abuse and violence.

Non-profit, non-governmental organization based in Hanoi, Vietnam with a strong focus on developing the capacity of young people to effect change in society through community projects to improve the livelihood, education and wellbeing of the Vietnamese people.

Works to involve youth in policy development on conflict resolution, peace processes and development, in monitoring policy and creating active participation.

Works to develop political culture and involvement in Bangladesh; developed election monitoring committees, candidate profiles, debate structures and open budget meetings for more transparency and citizen involvement in the political process.

Independent, non-profit public policy think tank in Australia, dedicated to preserving and strengthening the foundations of economic and political freedom.

The Youth Parliament of Pakistan (YPP) is a non-profit, non-political, non-religious program established to foster democratic values and civic participation among youth.

Their mission is to keep young people employed and active through agriculture, entrepreneurship, and ICT to improve their living conditions and reducing costs related to social problems such as drug abuse, abortion, prostitution, and crime.

The India Vision Foundation works to bring about police reforms and prison reforms and worked in various Indian states. It also aims to better the life of children who grow up in prisons.

2019 World Justice Challenge Applicant - Project Title: Access to Justice for Youth in Conflict with the Law
Founded in 2012 and based in Mombasa, it works to foster a progressive realization of human rights. Particularly, the organization seeks the recognition and empowerment of local communities in Kenya, and to achieve their participation in rights and development initiatives.

LST works to protect human rights, enhance public accountability, and strengthen rule of law. They aim to further democracy and strengthen political institutions, as well as promote equal access and uphold good governance.

It is the Ghanaian chapter of Transparency International, that addresses corruption and promotes good governance, accountability, and integrity. It also offers legal advice and assistance to victims and witnesses of corruption through the Advocacy and Legal Advice Centre.

A group of civil society organizations and individuals which seeks to promote public transparency and accountability

Aims to promote social equity, gender equality, and environmental justice through the empowerment of women

The Afghanistan Research and Evaluation Unit (AREU) is an independent research institute based in Kabul seeking to provide quality research and analysis to inform public policy decisions.

It promotes sustainable development, good governance, and peaceful coexistence in Nigeria through the use of communication technologies and access to information.

The DPCR seeks to develop, guide and steer a “community and service oriented” police organization in forging relationship with, informing, persuading, shaping perception of, and mobilizing the communities towards the need for respect for laws, maintenance of peace and orderliness, and safety of environment.

It is an initiative that promotes democratic principles, the rule of law, and respect for human rights in criminal law and the administration of criminal justice. Its mission is to improve the quality of justice through reforms of criminal law, policy, and practice.

Works to promote the rights of marginalised groups in society and especially in the workplace, through research and lobbying for social reform.

Works to expand education about the rule of law by disseminating its principles and tenets in order to change the understanding of the rule of law and provide capacity for adults and, especially, young people to explore its usefulness as a foundation of society.

Advocates for government openness and data and information provision for accountability and oversight by citizens.

Works to advance the socio economic rights of people and functions as an umbrella for associations and a guarantor of freedom of assembly and expression.

Human rights organization wroking to promote human rights and civil liberties in Pakistan through raising awareness, providing free legal advice and services and humanitarian assistance where needed. They have also been pushing for reforms in Police Stations, Prisons and Mental Institutions.

The Ombudsman and his deputies are responsible for investigating charges of misconduct and/or corruption on the part of government officials and employees.

It is the largest public health research institution in Tanzania. It seeks to generate scientific information required in the development of better methods and techniques in disease management, prevention, and control in the country.