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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.

Kazakhstan International Bureau for Human Rights and Rule of Law

Казахстанского Между­народ­­ного бюро по правам человека и соблюдению законности

The Bureau has a longstanding commitment to defending human rights in Kazakhstan. since 1993. Through its nine offices it works to defend human rights and civil rights, along with developing monitoring mechanisms in order to ensure that international standards are respected in Kazakhstan.

bureau.kz/

Institute of Contemporary Asian Studies (ICAS)

The Institute is affiliated with Temple University Japan (TUJ), and provides a multidisciplinary forum to discuss political and economic issues that affect Japan and Asia. Some of their initiatives include the Korea-Japan Group on Asian Affairs that meets three times per year in New York, and the Business Economics Group.

www.tuj.ac.jp/icas/

Japan Lawyers Association for Freedom - JLAF

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Founded in 1921, it is a network of lawyer's associations that protects human rights and contributes to the realization of a peaceful and democratic Japan. They address issues such as the integrity of the Constitution, environmental rights, labor rights, and judicial reform.

www.jlaf.jp

For Empowering Women - FEW

It is a women's networking organization that supports and empowers women to achieve their full personal and professional potential. Its members include professionals from different backgrounds and membership is open to any woman, irrespective of her nationality.

www.fewjapan.com

Sustainable Environmental Development Watch - Suswatch Kenya Network

It is part of the East Africa Sustainable Watch Network (EA Network), working to promote government’s accountability on sustainable development through ongoing qualitative monitoring and constructive dialogue at the national and international levels.

www.suswatchkenya.org

Youth Net and Counselling (YONECO)

Works to promote the rights of women and children, along with giving access to health and rights for HIV/AIDS infected persons. It also works to educate these people on their access to rights and promote their involvement in public life.

www.yoneco.org/site/
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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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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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