Non profit organisations

Africa Institute of Environmental Law

Website of the Africa Institute of Environmental Law (AIEL) which is the research arm of the Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association (ZELA). AIEL conducts research, training, analysis and legal drafting covering environmental law, sustainable development, natural resource governance and biodiversity. Policy briefs and research papers can be viewed on the site with recent topics covered including Zimbabwe's lithium Industry, the tourism sector in Namibia and the oil and gas situation in southern Africa.

African Coalition for Corporate Accountability

The African Coalition for Corporate Accountability (ACCA) supports civil society organisations working for African communities whose human rights are adversely impacted by corporations. The focus is on environmental and natural resources rights, land acquisition, tenure and property rights with ACCA using policy advocacy, evidence-based research, capacity-building and technical support to promote community rights. Reports and policy briefs can be downloaded from the site.

Forum-Asia

Forum-Asia (Asian Forum for Human Rights and Development) is a membership network of human rights organisations in Asia. The aim of Forum-Asia is to promote and protect human rights, civic space, and democracy in the region and the organisation has a consultative role with the UN Economic and Social Council and the ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights. Their work is focused on the rights of women, LGBTIQ+ groups, business and human rights and the impact of business on environment and climate change.

CEELI Institute

Established in 2000, the CEELI Institute is a Czech non-profit and non-governmental organisation aimed at advancing the rule of law. The jurisdictions in which it operates include Europe, Africa and Asia. The Institute’s website showcases their work, which focuses on anti-corruption, strengthening judicial integrity, and training human rights lawyers and students. The site also includes a section on practical resources, highlighting the Institute’s publications, annual reports, and newsletters.

Irish Council for Civil Liberties

Website of the Irish Council for Civil Liberties (ICCL) a non-profit organisation whose aim is to “defend and promote civil liberties and human rights in Ireland”. The site has details of the ICCL’s campaigning work covering police and justice reform, equality and inclusion and democratic freedoms. There are campaign reports, submissions to consultations, guides and press releases. Guides to the law on a range of topics are also given including prisoners’ rights, the right to protest and the law relating to trans and non binary people.

International Service for Human Rights (ISHR)

Website of the International Service for Human Rights an independent, non-profit human rights organisation based in Geneva (Switzerland) and New York (United States), with a permanent presence in Abidjan (Côte d'Ivoire). The ISHR provides training, information and advocacy support for human rights defenders and is also concerned with promoting human rights and accountability and strengthening human rights laws.

Immigrant Council of Ireland

The Immigrant Council of Ireland is an independent law centre providing assistance to people seeking immigration information and advice. The website has guidance to the law on citizenship, family reunification, employment in Ireland and international students. There is information on the Council’s campaigns, partner organisations and training along with a selection of links to related bodies. The Council’s publications and annual reports can also be downloaded from the site.

Arab Center for International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights Education (ACIHL)

French NGO doing research and translation work and giving training. Its website provides articles and other publications, including the ‘Recueil des textes des droits de l’Homme de la Ligue des États arabes’ (Collected Human Rights Documents of the League of Arab States) and the Center’s journal, ‘Revue Arabe du Droit International Humanitaire et des Droits Humains’. Translations of key official texts - including the Statute of the Arab Court of Human Rights and the Arab Charter of Human Rights - are available under ‘Sources’.

Access to Justice Foundation

Website of the Access to Justice Foundation a national charity that raises funds for organisations that improve access to justice for the most vulnerable in society. Grants are provided to law centres, CABx, legal support trusts and other organisations providing social welfare legal advice and pro bono legal services. The site has details of fund raising events and guidance on organising an event and information on organisations that have received grants.

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.
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