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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.

Scholarship

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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.

Open Democracy Advice Centre

Works to provide access to information to citizens through digital platforms.

www.opendemocracy.org.za/

Civil Society Bureau for Transparency in Extractive Industries

Mesa de la Sociedad Civil para la Transparencia en las Industrias Extractivas

An initiative that includes social and academic organizations from different regions of the country. It was formed in 2013 with the purpose of promoting greater levels of transparency and access to public information in the extractive sector (oil, mining and gas) in Colombia.

www.mesatransparenciaextractivas.org/MesadelaSociedadCivil

Defense of Due Process Institute (IDDD)

Instituto de Defense do Direito a Defensa (IDDD)

Works to provide training, education and assistance on due process to incarcerated person, while using strategic litigation to improve the quality of due process mechanims in Brazil.

www.iddd.org.br/

SEND Sierra Leone

It fosters good governance and equality, empowering communities through education in political participation, social accountability, and gender issues. Their programs promote the engagement of women in governance and the improvement of livelihoods through infrastructure development.

www.sendwestafrica.org/sl/index.php

Kenya Private Sector Alliance - KEPSA

It was founded in 2003 to engage and influence public policy for the creation of a sustainable business environment. Through The KEPSA Foundation they offer resources to social programs and activities that focus on youth empowerment, peace and national cohesion alongside corporate social responsibility.

www.kepsa.or.ke

Ashesi University Foundation

Their mission is to educate a new generation of critical leaders in Africa, thus creating a culture of ethics that propagate change toward corruption. Their approach combines business and technology, and stimulates students to create innovative and practical solutions for Africa's needs. Their initiatives include the Ghana Climate Innovation Centre (GCIC).

www.ashesi.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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