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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.

Nihon Hidankyo

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Founded in 1956 and comprised of organizations in all 47 prefectures in Japan, it is the national organization of atomic and hydrogen bomb survivors of Hiroshima and Nagasaki (Hibakusha). It works for the prevention of nuclear war and the elimination of nuclear weapons.

www.ne.jp/asahi/hidankyo/nihon/english/

Federal Bureau of Investigation - Public Corruption Unit

Works to investigate cases of fraud in federal, state and local government, government procurement, border control, environmental projects and elections.

www.fbi.gov/investigate/public-corruption

Support Program for the Reform of the Justice System (PARJ)

Le Programme d’Appui à la Réforme de la Justice (PARJ)

It is working to 1) strengthen the independence and efficiency of justice, 2) improve access to justice and law, and 3) modernise the prison system.

www.parj.gov.tn/

CARA Pro Bono Centre

Recruits, trains and deploys lawyers in various detention center to provide assistance to detained migrants in the face of increased ICE detention practices.

www.caraprobono.org/

NANE Women's Rights Association

Nõk a Nõkért Együtt az Erõszak Ellen - NANE

Founded in 1994, it is dedicated to ending human rights violations, particularly the threat of violence against women. Their activities include advocacy for policy reform, personal and legal support, and public education and training.

www.nane.hu/regioldal/english/

Foundation in Support of Local Democracy (FSLD)

Fundacja Rozwoju Demokracji Lokalnej

Founded in 1989, FSLD supports the development of civil self-governance in Poland. It conducts activities aimed at building local ties and developing the social capital of local communities. It also supports the development of public institutions through training and consultancy, and it examines the quality of public services and conducts projects aimed at increasing their efficiency.

www.frdl.org.pl
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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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Factor 9: Informal Justice

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