Leading Organizations

Established after the adoption of the Anti-Terrorism Act of 2001, it is a national coalition of unions, professional associations, faith-based groups, environmental organizations, and civil liberties advocates that protects and promotes human rights and liberties in Canada.

CICIG is an independent international body created through an agreement between the government of Guatemala and the United Nations. It supports the Public Ministry, the National Civil Police, and other institutions in investigating crimes committed by members of illegal security forces and their relations with government officials. It also combats impunity and corruption in the justice system.

It is the Kenyan Section of the ICJ. It promotes human rights, justice, and democracy in Kenya and around Africa through the application of legal expertise and international best practices. Founded in 1959, ICJ Kenya is the oldest human rights organization in Kenya.

Intergovernmental organization exclusively devoted to promoting the rule of law through access to justice and other delivery enhancing programmes for justice.

IDLO's activities in Afghanistan have consisted in providing legal technical assistance, institution and capacity building, professional training, and in developing resources for the legal community.

The IDRC funds research in developing countries to promote growth, reduce poverty, and drive large-scale positive change.

It was the first organization to offer free legal aid services in Ghana in 1985. They promote the rights of women, children, and vulnerable individuals. It offers legal literacy programs, legal assistance, counseling, mediation, and court representation through volunteer lawyers.

The Nigerian chapter of FIDA was founded in 1964, with the mission of promoting and protecting the rights of women and children. The organization works to overcome the lack of access to justice for the unprivileged through legal support, legal rights education, and awareness.

IFES is an international non-profit organization. It works to provide technical assistance to election officials and strengthen electoral institutions. It has also been working to empower civil society and citizens to hold their leaders acountable.

The Foundation aims to protect freedom of speech, especially in the case of the media and journalists. It has implemented guidelines and programs for the development of democratic principles related to freedom of speech with NGOs in Kazakhstan and Tajikistan

The IFEX network of organizations is connected by a shared commitment to defend and promote freedom of expression as a fundamental human right. IFEX has not only been a real watchdog but also has remained vocal when it comes to press freedom and security of the Nepalese journalists.

Works to allow student attorneys to represent individual, families or organizations suffering violation of their human rights.

It was founded in 1998, in response to the social crisis triggered by the dramatic increase of human rights violation against children. IICP is the local partner of Anti-Corruption International, and it seeks collaboration between different organizations to fight corruption in Gambia.

An intergovernmental organization that supports sustainable democracy worldwide.

International development and environment policy research organisation.

International Justice Mission (IJM) is an international NGO working in India against sex trafficking and forced labor slavery. It partners with those working in the local justice system to help victims of violence. Its advocates work to bring criminals to justice and strengthen the justice system.

International Legal Foundation (ILF) is a non-governmental organization that assists countries emerging from conflict or transition to establish public defender systems that provide effective, quality criminal defense services to the poor.

Offers mediation and arbitration in various contexts (health, sports, employment, civil disputes) through traditional or Alternative Dispute Resolution mechanisms.

INPROL is a global, online community of approximately 2,500 rule of law practitioners from 120 countries and 400 organizations working on rule of law reform in post-conflict and developing countries through policy, practice, and research perspectives.

Works to defend the rights of prisoners by raising attention on living conditions in detention centers, pushing for prison reform and evaluating the criminal justice system.

The Foundation seeks to engage Ukrainian NGOs in developing a shared public policy agenda, fight corruption and monitor the evolution of the democratic process.

Monitors local, regional and national elections since 1995 and has one of the largest networks in Georgia. It also informs and proposes reforms to the electoral system of Georgia.

It provides aid to the families of political prisoners, sensitization training for law enforcers, reports on prison conditions, campaigns for law reform, and organizes lectures and workshops.

Works to promote gender equality, women’s leadership, and female security through various programs, compiling research, and campaigns.

Works to promote and uphold participation of youth in civil society and political issues through training, workshops, creation of thematic branches and public policy influence.