Leading Organizations

ASIES is a private research institute that contributes to strengthening the rule of law and the development of Guatemala through research and advocacy. Their areas of work include legal analysis, economic and human development, education, labor studies, as well as the execution of projects related to public administration, public health, and municipal governance, to name a few.

It is a multidisciplinary research group working on issues such as inequality, environmental change, and indigenous policy. They aim to both provide information on current policies and encourage policy reform.

The Social Ombudsman is a collective of volunteer lawyers proposing free legal services in civil and criminal defense.

Working to become the leading institution on providing quality information and influencing policy decisions of public value to citizens.

Works to foster citizen participation (esp. Through its Youth Movement), tackle corruption through its Citizen Transparency Observatory and work towards political reform for democracy.

Established pursuant to recommendations of Egyptian Human Development Report in 2005, the center aims to redefine the relationship among the government, civil society organizations, and citizens in order to given more active role to citizens.

It is a social organization that works to document atrocities committed during the war and advocates that those reponsible should be brought to trial.

Alternativa works to develop alternative modes of envisioning the public space. On themes such as environmental management, public participation and democracy, microfinance and local development and employment, it develops strategies to empower local communities to develop alternative models of management for the enjoyment of all citizens.

Works to develop specialised youth courts, along with pushing for reform and transparency in the Romanian criminal justice system.

Smile Foundation actively works to empower underprivileged children, youth and women through relevant education, innovative healthcare and market-focused livelihood programmes. It also sensitizes privileged children, youth and citizens in general to promote Civic Driven Change.

Government led initative to pool engagement opportunities with business, civil society and citizens on social involvement, data and open government in general.

Focuses on issues of land and housing and healthcare and gives a political, social, and economic voice to those living in slums

Founded in 2005, it is a women’s network that campaigns against violations of women’s rights, as well as, issues related with democracy and development. They use the media, in particular radio broadcasting, to promote gender equity, governance, human rights, and to provide information and education to the public.

It aims to build a progressive and democratic society that upholds freedom of expression, gender equality, and social justice. It offers legal advice services to women and men in accordance with the Islamic Family Law and the Syariah Criminal Offences Law.

A feminist organization established in 1998 that works with victims of gender based violence and discrimination in the private and public spheres. They have adopted a legal approach using an interdisciplinary perspective. They are based in Bogota but also have a delegation in Valencia, Spain.

Sets the standards for sustainability and environmentally conscious planning, and enjoys significant overreach on public private partnerships.

Works to engage business, government, citizens and NGOs on environmental issues, through partnerships, workshops, awards and advocacy.

Works to promote the place of women in society and to coordinate and manage the actions of its member organisations.

Works to protect the rights of children in Singapore through shelters, assistance and advocacy.

Provides anti drug and rehabilitation programmes, along with raising awareness about the risks associated with drug consumption.

Advocates for abolishing the death penalty, through raising awareness with debates, conferences, film screenings and forums.

Works to rehabilitate offenders by providing assistance in finding employment, fighting stigmatisation and helping families.

It is a civic initiative that uses open technology and applications to produce information accessible for the public. It aims to improve governance and encourages greater citizen participation in public affairs by making the Parliament and the Malaysian Government more open, transparent, and accountable.

It promotes a society free from barriers by offering comprehensive services to deaf and hard of hearing individuals. It provides employment counseling, job placement, job referral, and other services with follow up support. They have also developed a sign language curriculum and offer classes for governmental institutions, corporate enterprises, and other social organizations.

Collective of Women's organizations working to promote the Rights of Women in Senegal, They work on various themes, from gender based violence to entrepreneurial projects.