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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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Resource Hub

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.

Ethiopia Climate Innovation Center - ECIC

It supports small and medium Ethiopian enterprises that are developing innovative solutions to address the challenges of climate change. The initiative is supported by the World Bank’s program infoDev, UK Aid, and the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

www.ethiopiacic.org

Benjamin William Mkapa Foundation

It aims to supplement and complement the development efforts of the Government. It was established with the aim of increasing HIV/AIDS services through addressing the shortage of skilled health professionals in rural underserved settings.

www.mkapafoundation.or.tz

Isis-Women's International Cross-Cultural Exchange (Isis-WICCE)

Aims to strengthen women's political participation, inform institutions on gender inequality, and restore women's bodily integrity

www.isis.or.ug/

The Ombudsman's Office Colombia

Defensoria del Pueblo

It complies with the work of monitoring the public power, especially regarding the protection, defense, promotion, dissemination, and exercise of human rights and the freedom of all persons to face unlawful acts, threats, or actions.

www.defensoria.gov.co

Public Space Chile

Espacio Publico

Based off of citizen ideas and recommendations, the organization researches issues and proposes modifications to public policy in order to consolidate Chilean democracy in all sectors. It also works on anti corruption mechanisms.

www.espaciopublico.cl/

Space for Giants

Their work is focused on building and sustaining forces on the ground and the judicial capacity, both of which are needed to provide a significant and lasting deterrent against poaching. They work in Kenya, Gabon, Uganda, and Botswana, using science and best-practices to develop and deliver anti-poaching initiatives, secure protected lands for elephants, and provide conservation training and education.

www.spaceforgiants.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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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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