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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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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.

I Paid a Bribe

I Paid a Bribe is an initiative of an Indian NGO called Janaagraha to uncover the nature of bribery in India The website allows citizens to report bribes demanded by public officials and read about experiences to see where bribery occurs. The organization then reports the incident to the Media and Government Officials.

www.ipaidabribe.com

Center for Research and Promotion of Peasantry

Centro de Investigación y Promoción del Campesinado - CIPCA

CIPCA contributes to strengthening political, economical, and organizational capacities of grassroots, peasant, and indigenous communities as a means to achieve a democratic, autonomous, diverse, equitable, and sustainable Bolivian society.

www.cipca.org.bo

Philippine Alliance of Human Rights Advocates (PAHRA)

PAHRA was established through a Congress in which more than a hundred organizations from all over the Philippines participated. It was formed as an alliance of individuals, institutions and organizations committed to the promotion, protection and realization of human rights in the Philippines.

www.philippinehumanrights.org/

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

Intergovernmental development agency working to build peace and democratic governance across the full range of development contexts, through rule of law and human rights assistance.

www.undp.org/

Sunlight Foundation

Seeks to use technology in order to push for more democratic participation in the accountability process, and provide platforms for access to information.

www.sunlightfoundation.com/

Institution for Research and Advocacy for Independence of the Judiciary

Lembaga Kajian dan Advokasi untuk Independensi Peradilan

A research-based civil society organization that fights for judicial independence through research and policy advocacy on 1) development of the administration of justice and 2) developing laws and policies.

www.leip.or.id/
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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 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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