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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.

Emergency Rights

Droits D'Urgence

Accompanies people in vulnerable situations in order to help them seek access to justice and protect their rights. It also trains lawyers and social workers.

www.droitsdurgence.org/

Romanian Group for the Defense of Human Rights (GRADO)

Works to reform the criminal justice system in accordance with European standards, and providing legal assistance.

www.grado.org.ro/

The CRADLE - The Children Foundation

It promotes the rights of the child, enhancing access to justice, and through a legislative and policy framework that contributes towards the eradication of violence and exploitation. The Legal Aid Program is their core program and includes cases of children in conflict with the law, child protection, and family law matters.

www.thecradle.or.ke

Bridges Across Borders Southeast Asia Community Legal Education Initiative - BABSEACLE

BABSEACLE's mission is to strengthen and support access to justice and the rule of law globally through justice education and raising awareness of pro bono. Their Clinical Legal Education (CLE) programs and Pro Bono Initiatives are active throughout Asia including Cambodia, China, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, the Philippines, the Maldives, and Nepal.

www.babseacle.org

Hungarian Civil Liberties Union (HCLU)

Társaság a Szabadságjogokért

Founded in 1994, it protects fundamental human rights in Hungary. It monitors legislation, pursues strategic litigation, and provides free legal aid assistance. Their areas of focus include guaranteeing the right to freedom of expression, the right to health, and the right to self-determination, to name a few.

www.hclu.hu

International Federation of Women Lawyers - FIDA Ghana

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.

www.wildaf-ghana.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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