Non profit organisations

Centre for Justice Innovation

The Centre for Justice Innovation is a London based charity that aims to build a fairer and more effective justice system through research, support to practitioners and promotion of innovative justice policy reforms. The site provides free access to reports, briefings and toolkits focusing on women in justice, out of court resolutions, family drug and alcohol courts, smarter sentencing, child centred policing and racial disparity. The Centre is partnered with the Center for Justice Innovation in New York.

Center for Justice Innovation

The Center for Justice Innovation is the New York State Unified Court System's independent research and development arm. The Center works closely with courts and communities to build community justice and enhance the performance of the courts. A range of resources including research reports, webinars and fact sheets are made freely available on the site. Resources are focused on building justice in the court system, housing justice, reducing harm and violence and victims of domestic violence. The Center is partnered with the Centre for Justice Innovation in the UK.

IUCN: Governance, Law and Rights

The IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) is a membership network of government and civil society organisations concerned with nature conservation and the environment. This part of the website provides information on the IUCN’s work around equality, diversity and justice. Topics covered include gender equality, indigenous peoples, legal training, national legal systems and global and transboundary frameworks. A range of materials is provided for each subject such as online courses, publications, conferences and links to environmental laws.

Freedom Forum

Website of the Freedom Forum an organisation providing information about the five freedoms protected by the First Amendment of the US Constitution- the freedoms of religion, speech, press, assembly and petition. There is an explanation of what each freedom means and a glossary of legal terms. A library of articles, focusing on issues related to the freedoms and written by experts, is given on the site. There’s also a selection of stories from the current days newspapers relating to First Amendment freedoms.

Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation

The Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation (CSVR) is an independent non-governmental organisation based in South Africa. They conduct research, advocacy and training working with communities affected by violence and provide mental health and psychosocial support services (MHPSS) to survivors of conflict and human rights violations. CSVR research reports are made freely available on the site. Recent reports have covered civil society's role in transitional justice in Africa, climate justice and promoting transitional Justice in Africa.

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.
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