Leading Organizations

The goals of the Foundation are to: 1) To enable women to acquire great access to knowledge, resources and institutions; 2) To influence attitudes and behavior for a social environment responsive to women’s concerns and people-centred issues; 3) To facilitate citizens' active participation in the process of social change and governance at all level.

PCIJ is an independent, nonprofit media agency that specializes in investigative reporting. It was founded in 1989 by nine Filipino journalists who realized the need for newspapers and broadcast agencies to go beyond day–to–day reportage.

BRD has been working in Afghanistan since 2002. It has been working to enhance the skills and knowledge of civil society organizations on effective conflict resolution and management through training programs.

It is a civic initiative that uses open technology and applications to produce information accessible for the public. It aims to improve governance and encourages greater citizen participation in public affairs by making the Parliament and the Malaysian Government more open, transparent, and accountable.

Works to defend the rights of vulnerable people, but also guarantee the rights fo all people and the rule of law under recent security measures, through advocacy and strategic litigation.

It promotes worker's rights and productive and sustainable employment opportunities, while facilitating social protection and effective representation of Kenyan workers.

A public interest legal project which seeks to curb systematic police abuse and enhance existing accountability mechanisms through litigation, research, and advocacy.

It is an independent human rights institution working for legal and policy reforms towards the equality and full inclusion of sexual and gender minorities in Kenya. They also strive to advance meaningful participation in society on the part of sexual and gender minorities.

Promotes peace and conflict transformation through collective networking and providing resources to the community

It works to promote equal opportunities, rights and full participation of persons with disabilities in the development process. It comprises eight disabled persons organizations in The Gambia and it works closely with the Department of Social Welfare.

Works to develop strengthening mechanisms for public oversight of government proceedings, through local and national citizen engagement, governance and the promotion of the rule of law.

CRY is a pioneering institution in the field of rights of underprivileged children in India.

Aims to further the human rights of prisoners and improvement of prisons through research and advocacy

It is an association of women judges and magistrates representing all levels of the Tanzanian Judiciary. It works to sensitize the judiciary and law enforcement agencies to promote, and enforce human rights as well to combat violence against women, children, and other vulnerable persons. They hold training programs that are designed by The International Association of Women Judges.

It promotes transparency and accountability in public offices, enterprises, and organizations by offering ethics and anti-corruption education and by mobilizing the public against corruption and impropriety.

Works to promote initiatives on climate change through capacity building, lobbying and coordination between NGOs and other fields concerned with climate change.

Works to raise awareness and defend the rights of sex workers in Singapore.

Brings together various immigrant community to organize and defend their rights regardless of their status for social and economuic justice.

Working with governments, civil society organizations, and the international community in more than 100 countries to improve the legal environment for civil society, philanthropy, and public participation around the world.

A focal point at Ministry of Health and Population for planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of health promotion and communication of all health programs and services.

It ensures social progress and development through the application of law, justice, and good governance. It works towards the promotion and protection of the rights to health, education, democratic participation, personal liberty, and criminal and civil justice.

Founded in 1949, the Hong Kong Bar Association is the professional organization of barristers in Hong Kong. It considers and takes proper action on all matters affecting the legal profession and the administration of justice.

It aims to end all forms of gender based violence and social injustice. It advocates for the rights of the underprivileged and engages duty bearers to enforce laws that protect women and children.

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.

Works to provide women with economic, social and political rights in Bangladesh through trainings, workshops, advocacy and knowledge sharing.