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About the World Justice Project

The WJP is an independent, multidisciplinary organization working to advance the rule of law worldwide.

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We engage advocates from across the globe and from multiple work disciplines to advance the rule of law.

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Leading Organizations

Search our directory of leading organizations advancing the rule of law worldwide. New content will be added on a rolling basis. Interested in learning more? Read about our Resource Hub listings here.

Echoes of Women in Africa - ECOWA

Founded in 2010, it works to promote peace and security for African women and girls through the engagement of stakeholders in the monitoring of regional and national policies for the protection of their rights. They work principally in the context of conflict and peace building processes .

www.ecowaworld.org

Youth Association for Development

Works to raise awareness on a variety of issues from democracy to security, to the environment and social and political participation, through research, training and participation.

www.yad-pk.org/

Center for Justice and Peace

Centro de Justicia y Paz - CEPAZ

CEPAZ promotes and defends democratic values, human rights, and aims to build a culture of Peace in Venezuela. Their main areas of work include women's empowerment programs and activism for the promotion of peace. CEPAZ is the founder of the Orange Network (Red Naranja), a space to coordinate activities between women's rights advocates and organizations.

www.cepaz.org.ve

African Centre for Citizens Orientation

The organization holds a special consultative status with the United Nations and work for the achievement of an active citizenship in Nigeria.

www.africacore.org

Association of New Men and Women of Panama

Asociación Hombres y Mujeres Nuevos de Panamá

Founded in 1996, it was the first organization to defend LGBT rights in Panama. It strives to improve the quality of life of sexually diverse people through education, counseling, and healthcare services.

www.facebook.com/AHMNP/

Phandeeyar

It is an innovation laboratory that advances the use of technology to accelerate change and development in Myanmar. In partnership with Open Development Mekong, they developed Open Development Myanmar to promote open data in the country. Other initiatives include Tech for Peace, Digital Rights, and Open Hluttaw in partnership with Myanmar Fifth Estate.

www.phandeeyar.org
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Rule of Law Programs

The WJP inspires and fosters practical, locally-led programs that advance the rule of law. The featured programs below come from our searchable program library.

DemocracyOS

SASANE Paralegal Training Program

Vanuatu Chief's Legal Education Pilot Program

Fair Trial Rights Videos

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The rule of law matters to us all. Learn about its relevance to your area of work, study, or interest.

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Public Health

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Women and Girls

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Factors

Factor 1: Constraints on Government Powers

Factor 2: Absence of Corruption

Factor 3: Open Government

Factor 4: Fundamental Rights

Factor 5: Order and Security

Factor 6: Regulatory Enforcement

Factor 7: Civil Justice

Factor 8: Criminal Justice

Informal Justice

Factor 9: Informal Justice

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