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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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  • Grasping the Justice Gap
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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.

Sex Workers Outreach Project USA (SWOP - USA)

National social justice network dedicated to the fundamental human rights of people involved in the sex trade and their communities, focusing on ending violence and stigma through education and advocacy.

www.swopusa.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

Observatory of Corporate Social Responsibility (Orse)

Observatoire de la Responsabilité Sociale des Entreprises (Orse)

Coalition of large companies, asset management companies, unions and insurance companies working to monitor the implementation of CSR and develop and diffuse best practices in that issue area.

www.orse.org/

Legal Studies Institute of El Salvador

Instituto de Estudios Jurídicos de El Salvador

Works to provide legal research, assistance and education on different legal topics, and specialise in transitional justice and the monitoring of the electoral system.

www.iejes.org.sv/

Foundation for Human Rights and Democracy (FOHDR)

Trains and deploys staff to work on community justice, corruption, democratic development and civilian security throughout Liberia, with three dedicated working and research centres.

www.fohrd.org/

Karmojibi Nari

Works to defend the rights of all labour workers in Bangladesh through monitoring of workplace laws enforcement, mobilisation, media and campaign advocacies, and training for workers.

www.karmojibinari.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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