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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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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.

Legal Defence and Assistance Project (LEDAP)

The organization is engaged in the promotion and protection of human rights, the rule of law, and good governance in Nigeria. It provides free legal representation to the unprivileged, and works to improve the administration of criminal justice in the country.

www.ledapnigeria.org

The Society for Family Health

Founded in 1985, it works to improve access to essential health information, services, and products. Their areas of intervention are access to safe water systems, family planning and reproductive health, and HIV/AIDS and malaria treatment and prevention.

www.sfhnigeria.org

The Centre for Rights Education and Awareness - CREAW

It is a feminist organization that seeks to expand women's human rights. Founded in 1999, it aims to create public awareness on women's rights and the provision of free legal aid and psychosocial support to female survivors of sexual and gender based violence. They protect and promote the work of commercial sex workers.

www.creawkenya.org

AGHS Child Right Unit

The Unit focuses mainly on the protection of children under especially difficult circumstances. It provides legal aid to juveniles, training to prison staff. They also fight against child bonded labor. It has been advocating for legal reform.

www.aghscru.org.pk/

Africa in Democracy and Good Governance (ADG)

It contributes to the promotion and protection of human rights, democracy and good governance in Africa. It works to initiate and advise programs and policies that strengthen institutions, foster sustainable development, and lasting peace.

www.spanglefish.com/adgg/

Dispute Resolution Foundation

Works to develop ADR mechanisms in Jamaica, provide mediation in conflict situations, and train lawyers on ADR mechanisms.

www.drfja.org/drf/
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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 5: Order and Security

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Factor 7: Civil Justice

Factor 8: Criminal Justice

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Factor 9: Informal Justice

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