Non profit organisations

Arab Center for International Humanitarian Law

The Arab Centre for International Humanitarian Law is an advisory body for the National Red Crescent and Red Cross Societies and is based in Riyadh. The Centre’s website, which is in Arabic, provides news, studies and articles, information about recently-published books and journals, and details of Arab national committees for international humanitarian law. It also has an Events page.

Administrative Tribunal of the International Labour Organization

Website of the Administrative Tribunal of the International Labour Organization (ILO) which is a specialised agency of the United Nations seeking to promote employment rights, human rights and social justice. The Administrative Tribunal hears complaints from serving and former officials of the ILO and other international organisations who recognise the ILO (list included). There are details of the judges who sit on the Tribunal, copies of the Statute and Rules of the Tribunal and guidance on filing a complaint. A link is given to Triblex, the Tribunal’s case law database.

Docip – Indigenous peoples' centre for documentation, research and information

Website of Docip a non-profit organisation that supports indigenous people defending their rights particularly within the framework of the European Union and United Nations. Docip holds a database of documents on indigenous peoples, including reports, conference papers, international legal instruments and UN resolutions, that can be searched on the site. There is guidance to key organisations and legal instruments relevant to indigenous peoples’ rights and information on human rights treaty bodies – committees of experts who monitor specific treaties eg.

Public International Law & Policy Group

Website of Public International Law & Policy Group (PILPG) a global pro bono law firm providing “free legal assistance to parties involved in peace negotiations, drafting post-conflict constitutions, and war crimes prosecution/transitional justice.” The site provides access to background information and educational resources covering topics such as conflict negotiation and mediation, negotiation skills, peace processes and peace agreements. There are also briefing papers on conflicts in East Africa, handbooks, negotiation simulations and a guide to negotiating ceasefires.

Fair Trials

Fair Trials is an NGO which campaigns for fairness, equality and justice including the right to a fair trial in Europe, Latin America, the UK and the US. The site outlines Fair Trials’ campaigns which include protecting the rights of accused people, the right to counsel, use of pre-trial detention and safeguards for plea bargaining. Free resources on the site include publications, case studies, information, toolkits and legal news which can be searched by issue, region or country. 

Laws.Africa

Laws.Africa is a non-profit organisation working with African governments to make African legislation and cases available for free online. Its website provides technical information and an API developer guide; it also offers case studies, best practice guidance for publishing legal documentation online and information about naming conventions for documents.

Urban Lawyers

Urban Lawyers is a UK charity focused on making the legal profession more accessible to marginalised groups, and on educating young people from underrepresented backgrounds about the law. Its website has information about projects, events, training and the Urban Lawyers Education Programme. The Resources section includes free e-books on legal careers and information about mentorship. The site also has details of urban law societies around the country.

Systemic Justice

An NGO dedicated to advancing racial, social and economic justice by means of strategic litigation. The website has information about litigation projects,  including a BIPOC climate justice initiative. There are details of the lawyers’ network, the Community of Practice, and a ‘Community Toolkit for Change’ is available, consisting of a glossary of legal terms, a guide to strategic litigation and a set of discussion points for community groups. The site also provides reports, recorded talks and a blog.

Center for Economic and Social Rights

The Center for Economic and Social Rights (CESR) is an international NGO working to establish a rights-based economy. It carries out research, advocacy, coalition-building and networking with the aim of supporting human rights and social justice groups around the world. The CESR website provides publications, guidance, videos and FAQs on human rights issues including inequality, environmental rights, social protection, debt justice and the right to education, food and health. 

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