Leading Organizations

Works to defend women who have been victims of domestic violence, and has set up a hotline for domestic violence and abuse.

Founded in 2009, it combats violence and discrimination against women and children through strategic feminist oriented litigation. Additionally, it advocates and promotes legal reforms for the eradication of all forms of violence against women and children.

It works to eliminate violence against women and children, and to promote gender equality and social justice. Their services include hospital support and training for medical personnel, shelters, legal counseling, and court representation for victims of GBV.

An organisation aimed at empowering women economically, socially, and legally.

Promotes and protects women's rights, and advocates for legislation against sexual harrassment and inclusion of gender issues in the electoral and political process.

Works to defend womens rights, through research and lobbying at the federal and state level for expansion and conservation of womens' rights.

WLB works towards the advancement of peace and social justice, the elimination of all forms of discrimination, and the respect of women's rights in Burma. Their initiatives include peace and reconciliation, political empowerment, and women against violence programs.

Founded in 1985 to defend the equality rights enshrined in the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, it works to advance the rights of women and girls in Canada through litigation and legal education services.

The RMCV network works to bring cases of gender based violence to national attention and defend victims, along with organizing women's groups for national representation.

Works to coordinate the activities of various women's NGOs throughout Liberia whiel pushing for less discrimination and more social involvement of women.

Creates opportunities for holistic rehabilitation of women out of the criminal justice system into society.

It works to advance access to justice in Santa Cruz, offering legal and psychological assistance to vulnerable women and children experiencing violence.

It is a peace building initiative to prevent and mitigate conflicts during elections. It mobilizes women and youth to ensure their active participation in the electoral process. Through observation and the analysis of data and information from the field, it provides early alerts to elections related incidents.

The Women's Studies Research Centre is an independent and interdisciplinary initiative founded in 1994 at the University of Hong Kong. It promotes research and dialogue in areas such as gender, cross-cultural awareness, sexuality, and policy making.

An independent, inclusive organization that promotes women’s rights and  actively contributes to the generation of public policies for for greater equality and equity in education , labor and politics.

Works to affirm sexual freedom as a human right through advocacy and lobbying at the State and International level.

Largest trade union in the country, working to defend worker rights and uphold international standards in labour laws.

Works to develop and uphold guidelines of safety and health in the workplace in partnership with businesses, the government, unions and workers.

The WDHO works to uplift disadvantaged communities by creating self-developing and self-supporting programs within these communities to empower and educate them.

The World Justice Project is an independent, multidsciplinary organization working to advance the rule of law around the world. The WJP's mutually-reinforcing lines of business employ a multi-disciplinary approach through original research and data, an active and global network, and practical, locally-led programs to advance the rule of law worldwide.

It is a youth led movement created to strengthen the voices of young people in Australian democracy. Their mission is to inform and encourage young people to vote and participate in local and national democratic processes.

It works to improve journalistic quality and promotes professionalism among local journalists to serve as watchdogs and social justice advocates. It provides training and support for local newspapers and radio and TV stations throughout the country.

It provides free legal assistance to the disadvantaged within Yangon region. It also offers legal training to selected paralegals who thereby support their communities.

Works to develop public policy on net neutrality to prevent abuses by internet providers of personal data.

2019 World Justice Challenge Applicant - Project Title: YouthLab: Championing the Voice of Youth Deprived of their Liberty
Works to provide art and music therapy in prisons, and to accompany offenders on the path to economic and social reintegration through business ideas developed while in incarceration.
WJP Program Grantee Title: Construction of Society Through Hip-Hop (2013-2014)