Leading Organizations

It is a feminist, pan-African organization with over 500 individual and institutional members in 43 countries in Africa. It aims to mobilize African women for the achievement of gender equality and the realization of women’s and girls’ rights at all governmental levels.

The AIM Policy Center produces research and hosts discussions about public policy to support the growth of the Philippines and the Asian region.

The Akanksha Foundation is a non-profit organization with a mission to provide children from low-income communities with a high-quality education, enabling them to maximize their potential and transform their lives.

It is an independent group comprised of Japanese lawyers and researchers. They are engaged in activities to strengthen anti-bribery measures, such as, the dissemination of an Anti-Bribery Guidance study and the development of an anti-bribery assesment tool.

Aims to ensure a society free from corruption where citizens are empowered to demand transparency and good governance

Works to enhance the rule of law and promote good governance in the MENA region through research, training, and advocacy campaigns.

Offers research and training in human rights protection, democracy promotion, sustainable development, and peaceful dispute resolution.

It works to provide support and legal defense to victims of violations of freedom of expression and to uphold the rights of the media in the face of government attacks.

It works for the defense of women's rights and the elimination of discriminatory practices, abuse, and violence against women and children. Their initiatives include advocacy, training, human rights education, and the provision of legal assistance, counseling, and protection of GBV victims through their Anti-violence program.

It is a network composed of more than 320 civil society organisations and individuals from 28 countries committed to advancing the rights of refugees in the Asia Pacific region through information sharing, mutual capacity building, and joint advocacy.

FORUM-ASIA works to promote and protect human rights through collaboration and cooperation among organizations and defenders in Asia and beyond. FORUM-ASIA has had consultative status to the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC Status) since 2004 and has had a consultative relationship with the ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) since 2017.

Established in 2005 by a group of young activists and lawyers, SIP combats social exclusion by providing free legal advice to people whose rights and freedoms have been threatened or violated, as well as raising legal and civil awareness. It also conducts research, monitors the application of the law, and publishes opinions concerning bills to influence public policies and institutions.

Offers Protection, Financial Assistance and Activities for Prisoners and their Families.

Founded in 2010, ConBiVe is a platform for citizen participation that seeks to achieve the sustainable development of the country. It seeks to create spaces for citizen and institutional participation as a means to promote collaborative mechanisms for the resolution of environmental conflicts through education, scientific research, and the implementation of programs.

ECAP develops processes of psychosocial assistance and legal education for individuals, groups, and communities affected by political violence and human rights violations. It contributes to the recuperation of collective memory, advocates for justice and guarantees of non-repetition, and raises awareness about indigenous and women's rights.

ACOBOL works to promote political participation and decision-making of women at the municipal level, fostering empowerment and integration of a gender perspective in municipal planning and development.

The Association aims to rebuild public trust in the justice system, through the defense of the rule of law and the rights and freedoms of citizens. Their activities include education programs and lectures for young people in middle and high schools and analysis of the judicial environment on various topics related to the administration of justice.

It is the largest coalition of women’s business and professional associations in Nigeria. It seeks to improve the capacity of members and encourage sustainable entrepreneurship development among women through advocacy in the six geopolitical zones of Nigeria.

Founded in 1983, it is the umbrella organization for NGO's that operate in The Gambia. Some themes of their work are gender and poverty, climate, agriculture, the environment, and human rights and governance, among others.

It is the largest association of judges in Poland with more than 3,500 members and 33 branches located throughout the country. Their mission is to defend freedoms and civil rights as the democratic foundations of Poland. The Association defends the principle of a democratic state of law, in particular the constitutional principle of the independence of courts and of judges.

Founded in 2017 with the objective to make the Prosecution Service in Poland a constitutional authority, its mission is to ensure that democratic principles and the rule of law are respected, and that prosecutors are independent and autonomous.

Founded in 1995, to educate young people in the responsible, creative, and safe use of media, it also stimulates them to take an active role in public life and to promote human rights. They conduct workshops for students as well for groups with limited access to cultural goods, such as prisoners.

It is an independent Bar association that upholds the rule of law and protects the interests of the legal profession. Their Legal Aid Centres provide comprehensive access to justice services throughout the peninsula of Malaysia.

The Foundation builds an open and democratic society where people are aware of their rights and responsibilities through initiatives aimed at increasing civic participation. It also serves as a forum for activities, hosts public debates and conferences, organizes seminars and workshops, disseminates publications, runs social campaigns, and engages in the monitoring of public institutions and advocacy efforts.

2019 World Justice Challenge Applicant - Project Title: Media Justice Fellowship
It advocates for the rights and dignity of LGBT people in Nigeria by addressing public opinion and accelerating social acceptance through research, training, and engagement.