Leading Organizations

Ixchen has been working for nearly 30 years in the area of women's rights, and enjoys signficiant experience in taking issues to the government and developing an institutional framework for empowerment and delivering health and counselling services.

It was formed by a group of citizens committed to strengthening access to the Internet in Bolivia. They defend the rights of internet users and combat censorship, manipulation, and practices that may have a negative impact on users. It advocates for the adoption of a legal framework that protects the digital rights of citizens.

INPRIS is an independent legal think tank that is focused on the quality of governance in Poland. Their approach combines scientific and empirical research, with an interdisciplinary perspective that integrates communication, education, and technology. It participates in the monitoring of elections and the nomination processes of candidates for public positions and it is a member of the Justice Defence Committee (KOS).

Has developed an observatory of violence and trains children, families and citizens in general on reduction of violence and leadership mechanisms.

Works to reduce incarceration and improve conditions of imprisoned persons in Brazil, focusing especially on women, and on gender equality in society through research, civil society training and support, and public policy advocacy.

Works to reduce violence and improve security and the criminal justice system through community dialogue, projects with youth and police and mobilisation around certain issues to drive and change public policy.

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ICC creates and promotes initiatives that mitigate and facilitate adaptation to climate change in the region based on technical and scientific guidelines, as well as economic feasibility. It has a qualified team of professionals committed to performing research, activities, and programs in the Pacific Slope of Guatemala.

IPYS defends freedom of expression and the right of access to information, as well as advocates for guarantees for a free and plural journalism that holds power accountable. Their areas of work include research and monitoring concerning the rights of freedom of expression and access to information, as well as offering trainings and workshops for journalists.

Seeks to develop strategies and policies that recognise the place of women in the migration process and can cater to their specific needs.

Organizes conferences and roundtables with journalists, academics and security experts, to design empirical studies instruments and accountability mechanisms for the police force.

IPADE is the leading organization in the development of local democracy and participation efforts. It engages youths, women and indigenous populations on the subjects of sustainability, equality and democracy, along with producing reports on regulatory matters such as ID cards, and monitoring the electoral process.

It works in Panama and throughout Central America to promote the use and regulation of information and communication technologies and the defense of human rights in the digital environment.

INIET is the leading body researching and informing public policy on taxes in Nicaragua and social justice within the social security system.

Works to provide research on corruption cases and to influence public policy and make corruption visible through research projects, advocacy and education to end corruption in Brazil

Began giving courses on Ethics, Transparency and Integrity in 2015, where students and professionals participated on the link between private and public sector.

National Institute promoting access to information and transparency in Mexico, along with the protection of personal data through the Infomex platform.

Produces quality statistics and geographical information about themes relating to Mexico such as the population and economic census, for use by politicians and citizens.

Works to develop a true culture of human rights, through government monitoring, recommendations and citizen education.

Develops national policy against discrimination, federal policy to be developed by civil society organizations, in order to reach an integrated society.

Research Institute evaluating public policy decisions through a national index of performance revue compared with other countries in the world.

Works towards integrating the security, justice and development agendas of Brazil through research, advocacy, new technologies and project development aimed at improving citizen security, drug laws and peace.

Set up a program to socially reintegrate children who are in conflict with the law and violence reduction programs with families.

IPYS works to promote and protect the rights of journalists, freedom of expression and speech in Peru. Through trainings, monitoring of cases and diffusion of information it seeks to develop a healthy environment for the media in Peru.

A group of young leaders which works to design and develop policies and social projects to promote good governance in Mexico. It combines quality research and citizen projects in order to drive change in Mexican society.