Leading Organizations

Works to defend the rights of consumers, promote citizen participation in the regulatory process, and monitor the regulatory framework for consumers. Recently, they have been very active in the fight against the water crisis in the country.

Through multilingual platforms and programmes seeks to inform consumers about their rights and help them achieve financial prosperity.

Founded in 1992, it promotes the awareness of victims of human rights abuses. They utilize empirical cases of international humanitarian law, international refugee law, and the guiding principles on internal displacement. The organization strives for the democratic construction of peace, justice, and social equity, as an effective way to prevent exile and displacement. In 2010, the Ecuadorian chapter of the organization opened in Quito.

The Initiative seeks to improve transparency and accountability in publicly financed construction projects through the public disclosure of information. CoST is managed by a multi-stakeholder coalition that represents the interests of the government, the private sector, and the civil society.

It was launched in Panama in 2016 to confront challenges related to infrastructure development, such as corruption and inefficient bureaucracy. The initiative comprises a group of civil society organizations, government institutions, and members from the industry sector.

It defends democracy and constitutional principles and advocates for fundamental rights through academic activities such as seminars, meetings, and research. Their areas of work include indigenous rights, territories, and natural resources management

The Tribunal is the supreme authority on constitutional matters in Peru, and expresses opinions and votes on the constitutionality of laws passed in the Senate, maintaining a judicial check on the governments' powers.

Constitutional Block was established by former Supreme Court magistrates, judges, prosecutors, academics, and members of bar associations that seek to preserve the Constitution and advocate for judiciary independence.

This is an initiative from a group of constitutional lawyers that digitize and publish rulings, resolutions, and legal precedents online for public access.

Works to defend and uphold the rights of women, inform them about their sexual and reproductive rights, and provide assistance in cases of domestic violence.

It is an association of NGO's and CSO's that serves as a forum for collective action and promotes the growth of civil society by supporting member organizations in capacity building and strengthening their collective voice. It was the first legally registered association of NGOs/CSOs in Ethiopia and has operated since 1973.

Works to monitor the parlamentary process, through reports and the consolidation of civil society.

It promotes the conservation and management of natural resources for sustainable development through biological research, policy advocacy, educational campaigns, and partnerships with local conservation organizations.

Founded in 2003, and formerly known as People Against Injustice. It is an independent organization that promotes a strong democratic culture based on human rights as a pillar to sustainable development. Based in the Gambia, Conscience International also works in Sierra Leone and Liberia.

Founded in 2012, CODE´s mission is to strengthen local communities by enabling informed debate and accountability. They principally create platforms for dialogue and capacity building of citizenry. They also developed the initiative "Follow The Money."

Works to provide relevant information about Congress and Congresspersons, and to report malpractice and corruption incidents and provide knowledge to citizens about budgetary issues and relevant cases for minorities and their defense.

Conflict Victims’ Common Platform (CVCP) is an umbrella organization of victims of the conflict from across Nepal, from both sides of the conflict and represents all kinds of victims.

It was founded in 2002 by members of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD). It is an initiative that aims to build a sustainable peace in the region through the prevention of violence and conflict through the collection and analysis of data, the dissemination of information, and the implementation of projects.

It protects the rights of Ethiopian workers and advances their interests through capacity building, education, and training. It seeks to strengthen organizational capacities, democratic relationships, and solidarity.

Works to defend workers rights and is composed of of 21 unions and trade unions representing all workers.

Works to monitor and prosecute cases of institutional violence within the prison system and police, and supports civil society development against government restrictions and the development of the socioeconomic rights of persons.

CCAGG is a local based organization that works in the rural, remote, mountainous province of Abra. It was established in 1987 as an outgrowth of a wider democratization movement in the Philippines. CCAGG works to contribute to increasing the technical capacity of other organizations, promote good governance, and fight corruption.

Works to train and educate groups on access to resources for the development of communities and organizations in villages.

The Comptroller is the supreme independent authority in terms of monitoring the proper use and allocation of government resources, and supervising management of government competencies. It investigates cases of corruption and mismanagement of resources, along with setting standards.

The work of the Comptroller's Office is primarily a legal, accounting and financial audit aimed at protecting the principle of legality, checking that state organs are acting within the scope of their powers.