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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.

Center for Leadership, Citizenship and Democracy

The CLCD is a resource center on leadership, citizenship and civil society, and democracy that uses its knowledge, expertise, skills, and resources to assist leaders, citizens, and civil society organizations enhance their capacities in performing their roles, duties and responsibilities.

www.ncpag.upd.edu.ph/centers/clcd/

Institute for Public Criminal Defense

Instituto de la Defensa Pública Penal - IDPP

It is a public and autonomous institution created to guarantee the rights of defense and due process. Their programs include legal assistance services for female victims of violence or discrimination and public criminal defense services.

www.idpp.gob.gt

Tanzania Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative - TEITI

It is an initiative that aims to increase transparency and accountability in the extractive sector in Tanzania. It is regulated by the global standard of the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) and is committed to disclose company payments and government receipts of taxes and revenues from the extractive sector.

www.teiti.or.tz

Russia Behind Bars

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2019 World Justice Challenge Applicant - Project Title: Assisting penitentiary reform in Russia by creating legal clinics to serve prisoners and by
building a new model of human rights defence
A team of lawyers, journalists and economists who help prisoners whose rights have been violated, and investigate cases of abuse of authority by government officials and security forces such as police, agaInst abritrary arrest and detention.

www.zekovnet.ru/

Smart Nation

Government led initative to pool engagement opportunities with business, civil society and citizens on social involvement, data and open government in general.

www.smartnation.sg/

Afghan Independent Bar Association (AIBA)

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AIBA was established to improve access to fair trials, to increase confidence in the legal profession among the public, to improve cooperation between stakeholders in the justice sector, to promote new generations of dedicated legal professionals and to fight against administrative corruption.

www.aiba.af/
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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

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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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