Leading Organizations

It supports small and medium Ethiopian enterprises that are developing innovative solutions to address the challenges of climate change. The initiative is supported by the World Bank’s program infoDev, UK Aid, and the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

It documents and provides information to the public concerning court cases of people accused of terrorism. It denounces arbitrary detention of dissenters by the government and monitors the appropriate use of the Anti-Terrorism Proclamation of 2009.

Government Commission working to provide a platform for citizens to access government information and promote transparency.

Works to build a coalition of citizens, organizations, business, government officials and faith leaders to advance the ideal of equity between people.

Works to defend gay rights and enjoys large institutional support, having achieved the passing of a law for couples and an antidiscrimination policy against homosexuals.

Formerly known as the Human Rights Education Institute of Burma (HREIB), it promotes a culture of human rights and engages citizens in social transformation through human rights education and advocacy programs. EQMM produces a range of educational materials, such as multimedia resources, to overcome the lack of human rights information available in Burmese and ethnic languages.

EPD's mission is to empower and strengthen women and youth at the community and policy levels to build coalitions and networks and promote human rights, peace and good governance.

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.

Works to promote the rights of women and their non discrimination, through advocacy work and as a consultative group to ECOSOC.

It is dedicated to increase the number of women elected to political office in Canada as a means to strengthen their democratic participation. It encourages, supports, and defends elected women, and also provides the necessary tools for women to run for office.

It advocates for the legal recognition of same-sex marriage in Japan through the writing of a same-sex marriage bill, and encouraging legislators and political parties to support the initiative.

Works for equal access to justice for everyone. Society benefits when every person facing a legal problem gets the support they need. Equal Justice drives positive social change through interconnected cycles of:
Service connecting underserved minorities in need with those who can help. Our legal case workers and collaborative lawyers provide information and support
Research focusing society on the needs we see and the collective impact of helping, while fostering long term support and change for good
Education helping people understand the law and empowering them to help themselves
Equal Justice strives to be open, inclusive, people-centred and transparent. We are non-judgmental. Community and Digital Innovation are the heart and power of Equal Justice.

Works to battle inequality and discrimination in the justice system and to defend children in prisons and prisoners on the death penalty. Advocate for reform of the 8. Criminal Justice system to end mass incarceration.

Equal Access Afghanistan uses a range of tools to achieve social change, such as community mobilization training, radio dramas, mobile live theater, round table discussions, media training, TV documentaries, TV dramas and remote learning through radio.

It is a member of the Bloggers Association of Kenya. Their blog addresses current political and social issues in Kenya (politics, devolution, budgets, corruption, and LGBT rights, among others). It was founded by Githinji, a political and social commentator, member of the fact checking team at PesaCheck.org.

ePanstwo Foundation aims to develop open government and civic engagement using the power of the Internet and new technologies to disseminate public data to citizens. It provides people with the knowledge and tools to serve as beings of change.

Created in 2003 by the Soros Foundation, it is committed to the liberal interpretation of constitutionality, constitutional democracy, and individual rights by drafting specific policy proposals, concepts, and background studies.

In charge of examining cases of environmental controversies and crimes in most regions of Chile.

2019 World Justice Challenge Applicant - Project Title: Overcoming the Challenges of Access to Justice
Founded in 1993, it is dedicated to the defense of ecosystems in terms of human rights, and for the promotion of environmentally responsible practices in Nigeria. It is the local chapter of Friends of the Earth International and the coordinator in Africa for Oilwatch International.

Founded in 1974 at the University of Malaya by a group of Malaysians concerned about protecting the environment, EPSM works to prevent environment deterioration, control human activities, and increase public awareness.

Works to promote environmental issues, and develop NGO capacity to adress environmental problems in Romania.

It works on environmental law and environmental management. Their main activities include public interest environmental legal advice and litigation, research, consulting and education services, and environmental management projects.

Works to protect the resources of Jamaica, through awareness raising, conservation and program development.

Founded in 1993, it aims to improve the environment of Tanzania through the design and implementation of environmentally oriented projects, and through strengthening local capacity in human resource development. It is based in Dar es Salaam and operates throughout the country.

Works with local communities to advocate for sustainable natural resourse management