Leading Organizations

It was established in 2004 by a group of thirteen civil society organizations to increase the efficiency of prevention and harm reduction activities. It promotes the effective functioning of member organizations through linking and coordination of research, training programs, and advocacy.

Traditionally an association of mothers of dissapeared persons during the dictatorship, they know worked on upholding human rights and redressing justice in Argentina. They demonstrate every Thursday in front of the Presidential Palace.

It is an association of autonomous community-based Elizabeth Fry societies that works with criminalized individuals, especially women and girls. Their programs cover areas such as public education, research, and legislative and administrative reform.

Founded in 1919, it is an independent national volunteer organization that works to improve the criminal justice system in Canada. It fosters crime prevention programs, has reparation initiatives for crime victims, and educates the publich through research and publications.

BABA promotes women's rights and participation in decision making as an integral component of a democratic society. It organizes and coordinates lectures, workshops, training sessions, and support groups for women. It also provides free legal and psychological advice, as well as financial assistance through a institute for victims of crime.

NGO set up in Santiago working to defend and promote the rights of people deprived of liberty, and influence public policy in order to guarantee the protection of their rights.

Works to uphold human rights, and provide access to 7. Civil Justice. Petitions and litigates on human rights violations in Senegal.

Works to defend human rights, through strategic litigation, campaigning and democratic control.

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

Works to provide access to information, through citizen sollicitation, and to develop mechanisms for transparency and the fight against corruption from a bottom up perspective through guiding manuals and participation in the democratic process.

It provides legal assistance to LGBT and other sexual minorities and strives to eliminate sexual or gender based discrimination. It contributes to the realization of a fair society that respects individual dignity and diversity.

Founded in 1975, it is comprised of organizations that contribute to a just, fair, equitable, and effective Canadian justice system. Their initiatives include an annual Joint Policy Workshop, a space dedicated to discuss emerging issues related to criminal justice and co-hosted with Public Safety Canada and the Department of Justice.

Works to research and monitor civil and political rights, and has been very active in overseeing the development of a data protection policy.

A research-based civil society organization that fights for judicial independence through research and policy advocacy on 1) development of the administration of justice and 2) developing laws and policies.

Think tank working with law enforcement agencies, citizens and CSOs in order to implement police reform for a safer society.

It was founded at the University of Toronto in 1996 and today operates in 22 law schools in Canada. PBSC involves approximately 1500 law students every year to provide free legal services to low income citizens and non-profit organizations.

It is working to 1) strengthen the independence and efficiency of justice, 2) improve access to justice and law, and 3) modernise the prison system.

Works to open the Tunisian police archives to the public in order to set up truth and justice commissions about the dictatorship and revolution for a peaceful democratic transition.

It is the national coalition of Christian churches dedicated to foster healthier communities, prevent crime, and reform the criminal justice system. Their activities include research, projects, and workshops to promote restorative justice education and to build safer communities.

Founded in 1985, it advocates for social and environmental justice through activities such as speaking tours, days of action, conferences, and demonstrations. It supports initiatives for clean water, fair trade, green energy, and public healthcare.

It carries out research and provides support and education to survivors and stakeholders of serious crimes. It fosters public awareness of victims' issues, conducts victimology research, and promotes professional exchanges.

A citizen movement to promote a unified Burkina Faso through justice, fundamental freedoms, and good governance.

Provides legal assistance drugs users and sellers, and to defend people facing the death penalty for drug related offenses.

Internet platform developed by the government for people to make complaints about government policy implementation and projects providing oversight of government powers.

Founded in 1997, it is the oldest LGBT organization in Poland and works to create spaces free from oppression and to assist individuals who have experienced discrimination or violence based on their sexual orientation or gender identity. It provides free psychological consultations and legal counselling, organizes support groups, and undertakes research and educational activities for the public.