Leading Organizations

It is a multidisciplinary organization aimed at developing a critical approach towards public polices, political violence, human rights, and the rights of the victims in Colombia. Their work is based on a direct relationship with local organizations (i.e. communal action boards, peasant associations, trade unions, neighborhood associations, etc.), to provide social and legal assistance in situations of rights infringements.

It is and independent news enterprise based in the United States that defends freedom of expression and speech in Ethiopia. It fosters community engagement around social justice issues, human rights, democracy, community health, and childhood welfare.

Otrans contributes to the social, economic, and cultural development of trans people in Guatemala. It undertakes projects, offers legal and technical assistance for the trans community, and advocates policy reform.

Works to create theatre, dance and art performances in conjunction with activitsts and NGOs, to advocate for socia justice on specific topics.

It fosters political participation of young people in Japan by establishing bridges between them and politicians. Their activities include political education campaigns, such as simulation voting projects in high schools and informal conversations with parliamentarians.

21 years working to defend the rights of the LGBTI community and advocating for social change on the issues surrounding the community.

The Institute seeks to strengthen countries through policy and practice and public/private partnerships for their development and the alleviation of poverty.

Oxfam has been working to promote gender equality in Afghanistan.

A dispute resolution and judicial capacity building entity for complex financial disputes that is based in The Hague and affiliated with the Permanent Court of Arbitration. 

It is a feminist social movement that works towards the pacific conflict resolution in Colombia, and to make visible the consequences of war in the lives of women. It is composed of more than 300 organizations and groups representing nine regions of the country.

PAJHRA stands for Promotion and Advancement of Justice, Harmony and Rights of Adivasis. It works to empower members of Adivasi community and their institutions by building their capacity, self esteem and by advocating for their rights.

It is a union of journalists representing journalists from all across the country. It is working for press freedom in Pakistan.

PILDAT is an independent, non-partisan and not-for-profit indigenous think tank focussed on political and public policy research and legislative strengthening. As an indigenous institution, Its mission is to strengthen democracy and democratic institutions in Pakistan.

Works to develop an independent media in Pakistan by conducting training program for journalists, carrying out projects in research and documentation and campaigning to defend and promote freedom of the press.

The Pakistan Workers Federation is the largest Workers Federation in Pakistan working to promote and protect workers' rights and to campaign for legislative changes.

It helps to sustain and conserve biodiversity, wilderness, habitats, and ecological processes through actions that benefit nature and communities. Their work is based on ranger training and an intelligence-based approach to anti-poaching.

It works in partnership with a range of governmental and non-governmental actors to achieve shared goals and objectives. It is one of the most prominent and active external partners of the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights (AfCHPR).

It fosters activities to stimulate transparency in the public and private sectors, as well as strengthening the administration of justice and development in Panama.

Formed as a response to the increase of human trafficking and sexual exploitation in Panama, it provides shelter, psychological, and legal assistance to victims. It advocates for legal reforms to address human trafficking through the establishment of direct links between actors from civil society and the governments of Dominican Republic, Panama, and Spain.

Founded in 1977, it works with underprivileged communities through popular education, research, and social action. It promotes sustainable development, the respect for human and women's rights, and to combat corruption.

It works in Panama and throughout Central America to promote the use and regulation of information and communication technologies and the defense of human rights in the digital environment.

It is a government initiative that facilitates the publication of information and data by various institutions to strengthen accountability and democracy.

Founded in 1978 to prevent and treat drug abuse, it has programs designed to educate and mitigate risk factors. It builds partnerships with private enterprises for the advancement of prevention campaigns and corporate social responsibility initiatives. It also provides healthcare services and counseling for patients prosecuted for drug possession.

PASI has deployed trained paralegals to provide legal education, advice and assistance throughout the criminal justice processes, from arrest to appeal, along with developing community justice mechanisms for access to justice for the poorer and more vulnerable persons in Malawi.

Improves relationships and coordination between legal aid service providors in Zambia