Non profit organisations

Association for Participatory Democracy 'ADEPT'

The Association for Participatory Democracy, known also as "ADEPT" is a non governmental body which seeks to promote democratic values in Moldova. Its website provides information on its aims, organisation and recent activities. It includes access to press releases, papers and reports relating to its monitoring of elections in Moldova since 2000. Also accessible are project reports on post-communist political and economic transitions in Moldova, assessments of the state of democracy, and the development of civil society. Information is offered in English.

Flyktinggruppernas och Asylkommittéernas Riksråd (FARR)

The website of the Swedish Network of Asylum and Refugee Support Groups (FARR). FARR is a voluntary national membership organisation which gives legal advice to asylum seekers and seeks to ensure that the Swedish authoritiesabide by national and international refugee law when deciding upon asylum applications. The site provides access to FARR's quarterly newsletter "Artikel 14", together with asylum news, contact details for local FARR refugee and asylum seeker support groups, and advice for refugees and asylum seekers on Swedish asylum procedure and policies. The site is in Swedish.

Global Exchange

Global Exchange is a US-based NGO carrying out research and campaigns and providing education to promote social, environmental and political justice. Its website offers information about its human rights, democracy and justice campaigns. It also provides news, webcasts and a blog.

Environmental Justice Foundation

The Environmental Justice Foundation is an international organisation dedicated to training and supporting local communities and organisations in the developing world, helping them to bring environmental injustice to national and international attention. The foundation is an independent non-profit organisation based in the UK, with no political affiliations. The site contains reports, articles and training manuals, films and news updates.

International Council for Commercial Arbitration

Website of the International Council for Commercial Arbitration (ICCA), an international NGO concerned with the promotion of arbitration, conciliation and other methods of resolving international commercial disputes. The ICCA contributes to preparation of the Arbitration Rules of the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law, the UNCITRAL Conciliation Rules, and the UNCITRAL Model Law on International Commercial Arbitration. The main publication of the ICCA is the Yearbook Commercial Arbitration; contents lists and indexes from the Yearbook are available on the website.

Due Process of Law Foundation

The Due Process of Law Foundation (DPLF) is a private, non-profit organisation which aims to promote the reform of national justice systems in Latin America and strengthen the rule of law and human rights. It carries out research and training focusing on international justice, judicial accountability and transparency and equal access to justice. Details of activities and a collection of publications are available, together with a blog and news updates. The site has English and Spanish versions.

Center for Effective Public Policy

The Center for Effective Public Policy (CEPP), an American non-profit organisation, works with local, state and tribal jurisdictions in the US to improve their criminal justice systems and enhance the well-being of communities. Its website provides information about CEPP projects. It includes a collection of guides, training curriculums, frameworks and other tools and resources focusing on subjects such as collaborative justice, evidence-based decision-making, parole and probation, women in the justice system, racial equity and community engagement.

Global Policy Forum

The Global Policy Forum (GPF) is an independent policy watchdog that monitors the work of the UN and scrutinizes global policymaking. Its website provides analyses of the work of the UN Security Council and social and economic policy at the UN. It also covers sustainable development and human rights, development finance and tax, and accountability of corporations. Reports, working papers and briefings by GPR are available, most of them in English and German. The site also has news updates and event information.

National Association of Women and the Law

Website of the National Association of Women and the Law (NAWL) a non-profit organisation established in 1974 to promote equality for women in Canada. The site has background information about the organisation, its aims and events. Research reports, briefs, open letters to government and press releases are provided in full text (PDF) on the site. These are focused on key issues of concern including women and the family, work and equality, social and economic rights, violence against women, immigration and refugee law and women's human rights.

Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association

Website of the Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association (ZELA) a non-governmental organisation promoting environmental justice in Zimbabwe. The site gives information on the programmes of work ZELA is engaged on. These include environmental law reform and education, urban environment, transboundary natural resources management, land and communities and environmental legal compliance.

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