Leading Organizations

Works to defend the rights of migrants and aliens, along with fostering civic participation in these issues.

Works to provide legal assistance and representation to victims of institutional violence and deprived of liberty, and offers training and workshops for human rights defenders.

Founded in 1991, HRCO is an independent organization that works towards building a democratic system though the promotion of the rule of law and due process, and encouraging and conducting human rights monitoring.

Set up in 1995, it seeks to coordinate the activities of the various Malawian NGOs working on human rigths issues, through guiding principles and capacitation.

The Commissioner is responsible for overseeing all human rights related issues in the country and encroachments on the part of states officials. The office also ensures that Kazakhstan complies with the highest international standards and norms, and develops educational materials for the population to understand their human and civil rights

Instituted in 2004, its objective is the protection and promotion of human rights throughout the country by means of education and awareness programs. It aims to built a culture of respect for human rights and the rule of law.

In the wake of Sri Lanka's joining the United Nations, the government created Act 21 of 1996, which created the independent commission, used to promote and protect human rights.

Besides monitoring human rights violations and seeking redress through public campaigns, lobbying and intervention in courts, HRCP organizes seminars, workshops and fact finding missions.

Works to promote human rights in Uganda by protecting human rights defenders, increasing government support for human rights, and promoting public awareness

Works to defend the human rights of all people, through free legal assistance and strategic litigation, along with promoting human rights through advocacz and government monitoring.

Fights for LGBTQ rights within society and in the workplace, against discrimination and for representation.

Initially established by the relatives of prisoners following the 1980 coup, IHD works on abolishing death penalty and DGM (State Security Court) and torture. IHD works on freedom of expression, finding disappeared persons, collects signatures for persons that expelled from their positions, and demands equal opportunities for disabled persons.

Established in 2000, it is an independent human rights NGO that promotes democracy and peace. Their activities include the defense of civil liberties, economic, social, environmental, and cultural rights. Their Migrant Justice Program and the Labor Law Clinic provide legal assistance for migrant workers and vulnerable populations.

As a pioneer human rights organization, FOHRID focuses on the issues of impunity and rule of law, human rights including ESCR, transitional justice, democratic governance and democratic reform including inter party democracy and political accountability.

HRAC mission is the protection and promotion of the rights of all Ghanaians through increasing awareness, fostering a sustainable human rights culture, and enhancing democracy, good governance, and accountability.

It represents professional associations, NGOs, and individuals working in the fields of healthcare, culture, and education. Its mission is to increase social control over pubic authorities in communal matters and to monitor state actions, especially the redistribution of resources in these fields.

It aims to identify and support innovations that have the potential to create social impact in education, health, water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) across Tanzania with a focus on market driven solutions.

Hug Project protects children from human trafficking, exploitation, and abuse in the northern part of Thailand. It supports local and international law enforcement efforts in fact finding for cases pertaining to child pornography, sexual abuse, and human trafficking. It also offers prevention services such as extracurricular programs and restoration services for victims.

Foundation works to document discriminatory language against ethnic and religious identities, sexist and homophobic discourse and news containing hate speech, and to reduce the use of hate speech in media.

It is dedicated to improve the health of vulnerable communities through sustainable health. Their services include adequate shelter, hygiene, nutrition, and health education.

It contributes to improving access to affordable high quality healthcare for all Gambians. Its activities include training and capacity building, development and support of outreach healthcare facilities, reduction of maternal and childhood mortality, and improvement of maternal and child health among others.

The Foundation defends and promotes women's rights by offering legal assistance to underprivileged women and children in conflict with the law or experiencing any kind of violence or discrimination.

It was founded in 2017 to investigate the status of human rights, freedoms, and the rule of law in Hong Kong. It provides independent and comprehensive analysis, and monitors and reports on developments related to judicial independence, press and academic freedoms, and political prisoners, to name a few.

Founded in 2001, Hong Kong Unison promotes racial equality and the elimination of all forms of racial discrimination in Hong Kong. It promotes social and cultural change so that all ethnic minority residents of Hong Kong have equal opportunities and access to public services and information.

The Hong Kong Journalists Association was founded in 1968 to enhance freedom of the press and the integrity of news coverage. As a trade union, it also aims to improve working conditions for journalists and to remove barriers for news gathering.