Search our directory of leading organizations advancing the rule of law worldwide. New content will be added on a rolling basis. Interested in learning more? Read about our Resource Hub listings here.

Organization Name Organization Name (Local Language) Country Factors Organization Description
The Thai Committee for Refugees Foundation - TCR ‡?ć?õ‡?¥‡?î‡?™‡??‡?ô‡?±‡?Ň?á‡??‡?ô‡?ɇ?´‡?°‡?à‡?ɇ?ô‡?£‡?±‡?ê‡?ч??‡?ć?£‡?ô ‡?õ‡?£‡??‡?ć?ó‡?®‡?û‡?°‡?à‡?? Thailand
Factor 1: Constraints on Government Powers
Factor 4: Fundamental Rights

TCR's mission is to provide a strategic shift in the protection of refugees, asylum seekers, stateless, and internally displaced persons, to promote more sustainable solutions for these individuals in Thailand and in the broader Southeast Asian region.

The Thai Alliance for Human Rights - TAHR United States
Factor 1: Constraints on Government Powers
Factor 4: Fundamental Rights

It is a non-profit organization based in the United States that promotes and supports activities that address human rights issues in Thailand as well as collaboration with other similarly goaled organizations worldwide. TAHR also provides aid and rehabilitation for the victims of human rights violations.

The Sylvia Rivera Law Project United States
Factor 8: Criminal Justice

Seeks to defend the rights of low income and people of color who are transgender in the civil and criminal justice system.

The Swiss - Sierra Leone Development Foundation Sierra Leone
Factor 6: Regulatory Enforcement

Founded in 1996, they work in Bombali District providing health services, education, and strengthening of community development initiatives.

The Solace Brothers Foundation Ghana
Factor 4: Fundamental Rights

Founded in 2012, it advocates for the defense of LGBTI people's rights. Its initiatives include the provision of training for community leaders, research, and legal assistance in cases of sexual orientation based discrimination through paralegal services.

The Society of Rehabilitation and Crime Prevention Hong Kong - SRACP ????? Hong Kong S.A.R., China
Factor 5: Order and Security
Factor 8: Criminal Justice

SRACP, established in 1957, provides quality rehabilitation services for Hong Kong residents who are charged with criminal offences, have been convicted of crimes, or released from prisons. It also offers programs for community education, mental health services, and crime prevention for the general public.

The Society for Radio Democracy FM 98.1 Sierra Leone
Factor 1: Constraints on Government Powers
Factor 3: Open Government

It is an independent news media corporation, founded in 1997, that promotes human rights, transparency in government, and encourages access to information. Its members include civil society groups, labor unions, local NGO's, and non-profit organizations.

The Society for Family Health Nigeria
Factor 6: Regulatory Enforcement

Founded in 1985, it works to improve access to essential health information, services, and products. Their areas of intervention are access to safe water systems, family planning and reproductive health, and HIV/AIDS and malaria treatment and prevention.

The Sierra Leone WASH Sector Learning Partnership Sierra Leone
Factor 4: Fundamental Rights

It is a coalition of eight organizations implementing WASH activities across the country. Their work aligns with the Sector Learning Policy and Framework, an initiative established by the Ministry of Water Resources in partnership with the Ministry of Health and Sanitation.

The Sierra Leone Institute of International Law Sierra Leone
Factor 6: Regulatory Enforcement

It is an academic center that provides advice on the fundamental principles of international law to all branches of government.

The Shalom Center for Conflict Resolution and Reconciliation Kenya
Factor 5: Order and Security

It works to end the cycle of violence in the tribal lands of Eastern Africa by building peaceful and reconciled communities. Their work is based on the following pillars: non-violent societal transformation; peace, truth, justice, and mercy; integral human development and security; environmental integrity; and respect for local culture and traditions.

The Sentencing Project United States
Factor 8: Criminal Justice

Works to provide information on the criminal justice system and pushes for reform through advocacy and research.

The Seegos Momentum India
Factor 5: Order and Security

This initiative encourages Indians to partake in nation building and fight corruption based on their individual capacity, commitment and national pride. The emphasis is not on the ‘bribe taker’ but on the ‘bribe giver’.

The School of Public Life Közélet Iskolája Hungary
Factor 4: Fundamental Rights

Their goal is to ensure that socially disadvantaged groups are fully aware of their rights through education and training, community based research, and strategic planning for advocacy. They offer support for social movements and groups that fight for social justice and democracy.

The Rule of Law Education Project - ROLE HKU ?????? Hong Kong S.A.R., China
Factor 3: Open Government

The Rule of Law Education Project is an initiative of the Faculty of Law at the University of Hong Kong. It aims to strengthen the knowledge of the public concerning the rule of law through publications, trainings, and online resources.

The Rule of Law Centres Myanmar ???????????????????????????? Myanmar
Factor 7: Civil Justice
Factor 8: Criminal Justice

It strives to create a space for cooperation and collaboration among justice providers and communities through increasing legal knowledge and awareness of rights. It offers assistance for justice institutions, service providers, and civil society organizations.

The Responsible Business Forum Forum Odpowiedzialnego Biznesu Poland
Factor 4: Fundamental Rights
Factor 6: Regulatory Enforcement

With operations since 2000, it is the largest NGO in Poland that addresses corporate social responsibility in a comprehensive manner. It promotes non-discrimination, encourages diversity in the workplace, and assists businesses in developing their social responsibility initiatives.

The Public and Private Development Centre - PPDC Nigeria
Factor 1: Constraints on Government Powers
Factor 2: Absence of Corruption
Factor 3: Open Government

The organization was founded to increase citizen's participation in governance processes through programs that educate and mobilize them on behalf of integrity in governance. Some of their initiatives include Budeshi and the Nigeria Integrity Film Awards (Homevida).

The Public La Pública Bolivia
Factor 1: Constraints on Government Powers
Factor 3: Open Government
Factor 4: Fundamental Rights

It seeks to strengthen citizen participation in social networks and create an connection between digital journalism and social activism. It is comprised of Bolivian journalists and cyberactivists that encourage public accountability and transparency in the government through initiatives such as DataBo, Jaqui Aru, and the Platform for Journalists and Activists.

The Professor Zbigniew Ho?da Association Stowarzyszenie im. Prof. Zbigniewa Ho?dy Poland
Factor 1: Constraints on Government Powers
Factor 8: Criminal Justice

Founded in 2010 to advance the rule of law and human rights, it develops legal education and cooperation among legal professions and promotes pro bono legal aid. The Association specializes in the defense of prisoners' rights, freedom of expression, and anti-discrimination initiatives.

The President's Task Force on 21st Century Policing United States
Factor 5: Order and Security

Seeks to strengthen relationships between police and community in order to end violence and increase security, through community policing, oversight, and outreach programmes.

The Premium Times Centre for Investigative Journalism (PTCIJ) Nigeria
Factor 1: Constraints on Government Powers
Factor 2: Absence of Corruption
Factor 4: Fundamental Rights

Founded in 2014, it promotes independent media through journalism, open data, and technology to advance human rights, good governance, and accountability in West Africa.

The Polish Women on Strike Ogólnopolski Strajk Kobiet Poland
Factor 4: Fundamental Rights

It is a grassroots, independent social movement that works to advance women's rights and democracy in Poland through advocacy activities and public demonstrations. They operate under the principle of full autonomy for local strike groups in over 150 municipalities in the country.

The Polish Society of Anti-Discrimination Law - PSAL Polskie Towarzystwo Prawa Antydyskryminacyjnego - PTPA Poland
Factor 4: Fundamental Rights
Factor 7: Civil Justice

PSAL is a non-governmental organization of lawyers who are specialized in the protection of human rights and the promotion of anti-discrimination and equal treatment research. They provide legal consultancy on anti-discrimination standards for lawmaking and law enforcement processes. Their activities also include legal counseling and litigation, monitoring, and education.

The Polish Migration Forum Foundation - PFM Fundacja Polskie Forum Migracyjne - PFM Poland
Factor 4: Fundamental Rights

Created in 2007 to promote the rights of migrants in Poland, PFM supports and develops initiatives that lead to dialogue between people representing various cultures. They also work with Polish migrants abroad and support families affected by migration.