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Organization Name Organization Name (Local Language) Country Factors Organization Description
Peace Education And Development (PEAD) Foundation Pakistan
Factor 5: Order and Security

A non-profit training and advocacy organization, which has been engaged in de-radicalization and counter-extremism efforts in Pakistan since 2002, with a special focus on the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province and Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA).

Centre for Accountability and the Rule of Law - CARL Sierra Leone
Factor 1: Constraints on Government Powers
Factor 2: Absence of Corruption
Factor 3: Open Government

It promotes a just society through the monitoring and accountability of institutions, outreach and advocacy for institutional transparency, capacity building, and empowerment the citizenry.

Centre for Independent Journalism Malaysia
Factor 3: Open Government
Factor 4: Fundamental Rights

It advocates for the rights to freedom of expression and access to information, and defends the interests of media members in Malaysia.

Ritanjali India
Factor 6: Regulatory Enforcement

Ritinjali has been working at the Tihar Jail for over 12 years. Among a select few NGOs permitted to work at Tihar Jail, Ritinjali's volunteers run a detailed rehabilitation and counselling programme and provides free legal assistance to juveniles and women inmates.

Legal Aid and Consultancy Center (LACC) Nepal
Factor 4: Fundamental Rights
Factor 7: Civil Justice

LACC is dedicated to uplift the legal, social, economic and cultural status of women and children, uphold their dignity and eliminate all forms of discrimination and violence. Provision of free legal aid is LACC's core service and an example of micro-level activism.

Media Women Center for Development and Democracy Liberia
Factor 4: Fundamental Rights

Media Women Center for Development and Democracy is a pro media, gender and policy research organization that uses media to promote and protect the rights of women, rural dwellers and the disabled.

National Cohesion and Integration Commission Kenya
Factor 7: Civil Justice
Factor 8: Criminal Justice

It was born out of the National Dialogue and Reconciliation Agreement, and it aims for a long lasting peace, sustainable development, and harmonious coexistence among Kenyans.

The Women's Legal Aid Centre Tanzania
Factor 7: Civil Justice
Factor 8: Criminal Justice

It works to empower women to attain their rights and to improve vulnerable population’s access to justice across Tanzania, such as juvenile offenders. They address gender-based violence, domestic abuse, or any other form of discriminatory practice perpetrated against women.

Maruah Singapore
Factor 7: Civil Justice

Works to promote and raise awareness on human rights issues and bring issues of justice in human rights to the forefront of public debate.

Young Innovations Nepal
Factor 3: Open Government

Young Innovation is a technology company that creates innovative and powerful solutions to global development problems. It specializes in global development and builds partnerships and technology that help development organizations to change the way the world looks.

National Economic and Social Rights Initiative (NESRI) United States
Factor 3: Open Government

Coordinates and trains organizations to advocate for social and economic justice in health, housing, education and work.

Ethiopia Human Rights Project Kenya
Factor 3: Open Government

It works towards a democratic political system, where human rights and fundamental freedoms are respected through advocacy, exchange of probative research, and the sharing of critical information.

Ubora Institute Ghana
Factor 6: Regulatory Enforcement

It is a Pan-African organization, headquartered in Ghana, with operations in Ethiopia, India, Malawi Namibia, Nigeria, and Liberia. They work to empower and equip health systems in Africa to offer optimal healthcare for every child, woman, and man.

Anti Corruption International Uganda Uganda
Factor 2: Absence of Corruption

Brings together students in Uganda to research corruption in the country and pressure elected officials for reform

Afghanistan's National Journalists Union Afghanistan
Factor 3: Open Government
Factor 5: Order and Security

Afghanistan National Journalists Union is the official representative body for defending the rights of journalists in Afghanistan.

Islamic Renaissance Front Malaysia
Factor 5: Order and Security

It is an intellectual movement and think tank that works towards peace and harmony, and to advance a democratic Islam. It promotes intercultural understanding and dialogue as a means to contribute to the establishment of an inclusive and just Malaysian nation.

She Codes for Change Tanzania
Factor 3: Open Government
Factor 4: Fundamental Rights

It aims to close the gender gap in the technology sector by educating, inspiring and equipping high school girls with the skills and tools for innovation and social change. It works with partners to inspire, educate, and equip girls with computing skills.

Centre for Social Justice (CSJ) India
Factor 7: Civil Justice

The Centre for Social Justice uses the law for social change to ensure access to justice to vulnerable communities and to secure social justice, equity and equality, and fraternity.

Prison Fellowship Gambia The Gambia
Factor 8: Criminal Justice

It is the national chapter of Prision Fellowship International and seeks to complement the government’s efforts in the criminal justice system through training of judicial officials and advocacy for penal reforms. It aims to achive restorative justice and the rehabilitation of offenders.

The Kukah Centre - TKC Nigeria
Factor 5: Order and Security

The Center works to support interfaith dialogue, promoting conversations among communities, the civil society, and leaders in faith and public policy. The Centre has a good governance program that seeks to foster an informed and active electorate. They also coordinate the National Peace Committee.

Malawi Defence Force Malawi
Factor 5: Order and Security

Works to defend the Malawi population and the interest of the country as well as maintaining order.

Zambian Governance Foundation Zambia
Factor 7: Civil Justice

Supports other civil society organisations working to make the needs of the poor and vulnerable heard by the government

Feminist Dalit Organization (FEDO) Nepal
Factor 7: Civil Justice

NGO founded to establish the rights of Dalit women by organizing and empowering them in order for them to bring their demands into the national development program.

KARAPATAN Philippines
Factor 4: Fundamental Rights

KARAPATAN is an alliance of human rights organizations and programs, human rights desks and committees of people’s organizations, and individual advocates committed to the defense of people’s rights and civil liberties.

Talking Drum Studio Sierra Leone Sierra Leone
Factor 4: Fundamental Rights
Factor 5: Order and Security
Factor 6: Regulatory Enforcement

Founded in 2000, it is an initiative of Search for Common Ground. They promote education in land rights, women's rights, peace, and reconciliation through independent media programs and activities, in partnership with 27 local radio stations.