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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.

Social and Public Education Research Center - Alternativa

Centro de Investigación Social y Educación Popular - Alternativa

Alternativa works to develop alternative modes of envisioning the public space. On themes such as environmental management, public participation and democracy, microfinance and local development and employment, it develops strategies to empower local communities to develop alternative models of management for the enjoyment of all citizens.

www.alter.pe/

Centre for Economic and Social Rights (CDES)

Centro de Direitos Econômicos e Sociais (CDES)

Works to defend persons agains land seizure, gentrification and human rights abuses, along with regularory enforcement of land contracts and defense of communal spaces through resistance training, legal assistance and information and public policy advocacy.

www.cdes.org.br/

Youth Parliament of Pakistan

The Youth Parliament of Pakistan (YPP) is a non-profit, non-political, non-religious program established to foster democratic values and civic participation among youth.

www.youthparliament.org.pk/

National Institute for Human Rights (INDH)

Instituto Nacional de Derechos Humanos (INDH)

Works to develop a true culture of human rights, through government monitoring, recommendations and citizen education.

www.indh.cl/

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

Concerned Citizens of Abra for Good Governance

CCAGG is a local based organization that works in the rural, remote, mountainous province of Abra. It was established in 1987 as an outgrowth of a wider democratization movement in the Philippines. CCAGG works to contribute to increasing the technical capacity of other organizations, promote good governance, and fight corruption.

www.ccagg.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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Factors

Factor 1: Constraints on Government Powers

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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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