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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.

Environmental Rights Action - ERA

2019 World Justice Challenge Applicant - Project Title: Overcoming the Challenges of Access to Justice
Founded in 1993, it is dedicated to the defense of ecosystems in terms of human rights, and for the promotion of environmentally responsible practices in Nigeria. It is the local chapter of Friends of the Earth International and the coordinator in Africa for Oilwatch International.

www.erafoen.org

Institute for Strategic Thinking Agora (IPEA)

Instituto de Pensamiento Estrategico Agora A.C. (IPEA)

A group of young leaders which works to design and develop policies and social projects to promote good governance in Mexico. It combines quality research and citizen projects in order to drive change in Mexican society.

www.ipea.institute/

Legal Assistance for Human Rights (ASILEGAL)

ASILEGAL

NGO working to promote due process, and the rights of women, indigenous and LGBTI people deprived of their liberty in detention centers. They provide legal support to these populations, and are instigators of the judiciary reform in Mexico.

www.asilegal.org.mx/

National Federation of Associations of Parents and Friends of Persons with Disabilities - Inclusion Panama

Federación Nacional de Asociaciones de Padres y Amigos de Personas con Discapacidad - Inclusión Panamá

Founded in 1994, represents more than fifteen local organizations throughout Panama. It works towards the defense of human rights of persons with disabilities and their families, advocating for their inclusion and participation in society.

www.inclusionpanama.com

Foundation MarViva

Fundación MarViva

It works in Colombia, Costa Rica, and Panama to achieve a social development oriented towards the conservation and sustainable use of marine and coastal resources. It specifically focuses its attention on marine protected areas and processes of marine spatial planning.

www.marviva.net/es

Law and Policy of Sustainable Development Center

Trung tâm nghiên c?u pháp lu?t và chính sách phát tri?n b?n v?ng

Works to regulate environmental degradation by government and business initiatives, along with providing legal assistance to persons affected by the projects.

www.eng.l-psd.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 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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