Leading Organizations

Oxfam has been working to promote gender equality in Afghanistan.

Their areas of work include the monitoring and observation of electoral processes, regional cooperation for citizen election observation, among others. They aim to develop a strong network of members, that will entrench domestic observation, and inclusive governance in Kenya.

It aims to transform water supplies, sanitation and environmental services in close partnership with communities in Kenya’s urban centers. Their organization comprises academics, geo-informatics, urban planning, human rights, civil engineering, social scientists, environmental, gender, and young professionals.

SYF is a non-profit youth led organization striving for peace-building, tolerance and human development in Malakand Region of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

It carries out research to provide evidence for policy-making. The Institute is supported by the Khazanah Nasional Berhad, the sovereign wealth fund of the government of Malaysia. Some of their research programs include wealth inequality, economic policy, and urban governance.

MISA works to protect and uphold freedom of the press in Malawi. It has been active in petitioning transparency, and against President Mutharika's media crackdown in 2011.

Detects government corruption, promotes dialogue surrounding good governance, and develops ways to successfully deal with corruption

Researches both national and international issues of displacement and is the first and only institute studying international refugee law.

Implements adovcacy strategies and produces social media campaigns to raise awareness on issues such as social justice, governance, women's rights, and climate change

PCRF works for just, transparent, accountable and participatory governance. In the process of achieving these goals it strives to ensure equitable opportunities for development for the underprivileged and the marginalized.

The UIA is a global association of lawyers to promote the rule of law and different systems of justice and ensure the independence and freedom of the profession, defending lawyers and ensuring their professional status.

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.

Resolve Foundation envisions an inclusive Hong Kong and provides fellowships to emerging leaders from marginalized and underrepresented communities to empower them to be change-makers and social catalysts.

2019 World Justice Challenge Applicant - Project Title: Monitoring Maternal Health Entitlements & Increasing Access to Grievance Redressal
Nazdeek, meaning “to be close” in Urdu, is a legal capacity building organization committed to bringing access to justice closer to marginalized communities in India. Nazdeek partners with grassroots activists and lawyers to build community-based legal networks to increase accountability in the protection of social and economic rights.

It fosters sustainable projects and works to encourage a low carbon economic development within West Africa. In Gambia, it works in partnership with the National Youth Association for Food Security (NAYAFS), and the National Coordinating Organisation for Farmer Associations of the Gambia (NACOFAG).

Works to investigate and prosecute cases of misconduct, missapropriation of funds and corruption by government officials

Founded in 1993, it advocates for human rights, good governance and gender equality. One of their current projects is called "Tanzania Paralegal Remand Prisons and Retention Home Project," seeking to address the core problem of prison overcrowding. They also have projects in areas of the environment, biodiversity, and wealth creation.

The Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process or OPAPP is the office mandated to oversee, coordinate, and integrate the implementation of the comprehensive peace process.

Works to promote youth involvement in the promotion of human rights and social change through art projects for advocacy.

Protects, informs and advocates for justice for people who are victims of gender based violence, along with developing knowledge about womens' issues.

KSL is dedicated to maintain high standards of academic excellence. Its prime objective is to address the need of an academically sound and practically feasible legal education in Nepal.

DSAWCO works to raise legal awareness, provide job opportunities and educate women and children.

Their work is focused on building and sustaining forces on the ground and the judicial capacity, both of which are needed to provide a significant and lasting deterrent against poaching. They work in Kenya, Gabon, Uganda, and Botswana, using science and best-practices to develop and deliver anti-poaching initiatives, secure protected lands for elephants, and provide conservation training and education.

The Commission supervises and sets standards for elections at the local, regional and national level in Nepal, ensuring that they are free and fair, and provide the framework for local polling stations.