STRADH (Workers Trade Union at services of Human Rights Defenders) is a human rights organization working to defend, protect and promote human rights.

Director of Latin American and Caribbean Network for Democracy. Social activist and social entrepreneur. Expert in civic education, youth empowerment and democracy strengthening. Professional in government and international relations.

Asia Democracy Network is a civil society led multi-stakeholders’ platform among democracy advocates and human rights defenders dedicated to the strengthening of democracy and Human Rights.

Liberia Law Society is a professional body committed to promote peace, justice and respect for the rule of law and new and innovative approaches to the myriad of national challenges. Founded in 2005 the Law Society intends to increase access to justice, facilitate strategic thinking and critical analysis of issues and seeks to offer workable alternative policy options. It seeks to promote non-violence, to address impunity, to promote social justice, respect for human rights and human development. The Law Society embraces a comprehensive approach which focuses on legal representation for indigents, victims of rape, human trafficking, child labor, labor rights, land rights, public interest law with a particular focus on corruption, concessions reform, and land issues among others.

Investigative journalist, editor-in-chief of bihus.info. Bihus.Info is a group of anti-corruption and information projects created by NGOs “TOM 14” and “Stationery Hundred”. TOM14 is a journalistic team specializing in anti-corruption and economic investigations. The “Stationery Hundred” is programmers, analysts and many volunteers who collect and structure open data. Both organizations reinforce each other and work for the sake of changing the social landscape.

To achieve democratic transition on social participatory basis.

Affiliated Regional/Thematic Network(s):

Arab Forum For Civil Society.

Egyptian political scientist and human rights defender, currently working as a senior research scholar at the Center for Democracy, Development, and the Rule of Law at Stanford University

Human rights lawyer with extensive experience in a range of protection issues. 15 years of experience in human rights monitoring, analysis and reporting, and capacity building for national institutions, NGOs, and CSOs.

AGA Secretariat is a coordinating hub for the African Governance Platform members, all African Union Organs (AU) Institutions and RECs. It is mandated to promote and strengthen democracy, governance and human rights on the continent. The Secretariat coordinates the annual high level dialogue on democracy, governance, and human rights following trends, challenges and prospects, and facilitates the implementation of AU shared values among AU member states.

Alhendal is the founder of Kuwait Watch and an active human rights defender. Alhendal is well known for advocating for the rights of stateless persons and other minorities in Kuwait.

Guatemala Visible (GV) is a social movement that seeks to strengthen state institutions through citizen engagement, development of technology, and communication.

Our organization aims at enhancing people’s participation in political, economic and social affairs. We believe that the participation of well-organized peoples can make democratic changes and defend their rights and their freedoms. Our organization is a board members of Arab Network for Nongovernmental Development, Arab Network for Democratic Election, European Initiative for Women Rights, and Euro-Med Platform.

Scholars at Risk is an international network of over 500 higher education institutions and thousands of individuals in 38 countries that is leading the charge in protecting and offering sanctuary to threatened scholars and students.

YIHR is part of a network of organizations working in the Balkan region. The focus of our work is involving young people in reconciliation after the war, in building democratic society and institutions, and in articulation the need of the society to develop. Currently YIHR is the home of the Secretariat of World Youth Movement for Democracy. Anita is a former Hurford Youth Fellow.

AFRIEL Youth Network is a youth based volunteer network in Sri Lanka. It seeks to channel the energy and goodwill of youth into collective action aimed at solving human rights issues and promoting democratic values.

Misión Contribuir a generar ciudadanía, fomentar y promover a actores locales en el territorio hacia un desarrollo local sostenible, en el marco del fortalecimiento del proceso democrático. Visión Somos un factor institucional de desarrollo y un interlocutor en el ámbito local, regional, nacional e internacional que fomenta el desarrollo de la cultura democrática, mediante la innovación de procesos de cambio a nivel sociopolítico y económico.

Affiliated Regional/Thematic Network(s):

WMD – CIVICUS – REDLAD -ISC CD – REDCAMD – Mesa de Articulación Plataformas Osc de ALC – Foro Ciudadano de las Américas – Observatorio de la Alianza de Gobierno Abierto – Foro OSC de la Secretaria Iberoamericana – ESPACIO CÍVICO DE LA OEA

KIBHR is the largest human rights organization in Central Asia with 12 branches in the regions of Kazakhstan. The organization was established in 1993 and it focuses on the promotion of democracy, rule of law and civil and political rights in Kazakhstan, Central Asia, and worldwide.

Lok Sujag literally means “people’s awareness/awakening.” It strives for a society that respects the rights of all human beings, offers equal economic opportunities, and promotes democratic values. It has three offices in Punjab. Our main focus is political economy working with EU, CIDA, CWS-PA, the Asia Foundation, UNICEF, SAP-Pakistan, FAFEN, Pakistan Coalition for Free, Fair and Democratic Elections (PACFREL) and CRTI.

Established 20 years ago, Democracy Today works to protect human rights, democracy and women’s rights in Armenia, regionally and around the globe. Democracy Today is a union of public leaders, scholars, activists, whose aim is to support and strengthen democratic achievements and human rights.

Belady seeks to uphold the principles of democracy, humanity, and citizen engagement through various activities it undertakes. Away from politics, Belady works with youth who still dream about changing the world for the better; they discuss their ideas, work on actual projects that change the world, and, in the meantime, they develop the leadership abilities that will enable them to carry out those latent dreams

Partners West Africa (PWA) – Senegal objective is to promote civil society organizations as credible partners in the promotion of peace, democracy, development, inclusive security and the rule of law in West Africa.

SQUARE PREVENTION EXPERTISE is an Argentinian company formed by a group of professionals with experience in the prevention of money laundering and funding of terrorism. Its mission is to provide clients with advice for the design, implementation, and functioning of prevention systems and policies.

Established in 1990, CEPIA is a non profit organization based in Rio de Janeiro that conducts educational and social intervention projects that empower women and youth. The organization conducts legal advocacy for public policies that incorporate a gender perspective, with a focus on issues of sexual and reproductive rights, violence, and access to justice. The organization has participated in several global assemblies. Its founder and Director, Jacqueline Pitanguy, was a member of WMD Steering Committee.

Affiliated Regional/Thematic Network(s):

RedLAD.

Action for Peace and Development (APD) strives to promote a peaceful, democratic and prosperous society in Burundi by engaging the youth and women as active participants in their political and civil society decision-making instances. In 2015, an active founder-member of Action for Peace and development participated in “The Next Generation for Democracy Movements in Africa” conference in Dakar,Senegal, installing democratic values.

Affiliated Regional/Thematic Network(s):

EAC Women, Peace and Security Network on UNSCR1325.

Women Journalists Without Chains is a non-governmental organization working on promoting civil rights, particularly freedom of opinion and expression, and democratic rights. We also promote utilizing different media outlets to promote education, culture and comprehensive community development by focusing first on women’s and children’s issues. We also promote principles of good governance and anti corruption.

Civil Rights Defenders defends people’s civil and political rights and empowers human rights defenders worldwide. Its Executive Director, Robert Hårdh, currently serves a Steering Committee member of the World Movement for Democracy.

Indonesian journalist. Former managing editor of Tempo weekly news-magazine and co-founder of Indonesian Transparency Society, as well as TII-Indonesia. Former deputy chief of the Press Council.

The Arab World Center for Democracy Development & Human Rights (United for Human Rights and Democracy- UniHrD), is a registered non-profit, an independent, scientific and non-governmental. It was established by a number of activists in democracy and human rights fields, dedicated to the defense and promotion of human rights & democracy in Jordan and around the Arab World. Its mission is to defend and promote human rights & democracy around the Arab World. The AWCDD is politically neutral and offers studies, research, and training in Jordan and the region. We have participated in many of the World Movement activities including the global assemblies in Istanbul & Ukraine, and other regional meetings and trainings within Tunisia, Egypt, and Jordan.

Affiliated Regional/Thematic Network(s): Network of Democrats in the Arab World.

Venezuelan lawyer, professor, and activist. Elected Parliamentarian to the National Assembly of Venezuela. Member of Voluntad Popular.

Alkhawaja is a Bahraini Woman Human Rights Defender who works as a consultant and trainer on Human Rights. She is a leading voice for human rights and political reform in Bahrain and the Gulf region. Alkhawaja has been influential in shaping official responses to human rights atrocities in Bahrain and the Gulf region by leading campaigns and engaging with prominent policymakers around the world.

Asia Democracy Research Network

East Asia Institute

Our mission is to strengthen the capacity of youth and local institutions to more actively engage their communities in initiatives that lead to improved livelihoods. We have participated in WMD conferences in Africa (Dakar 2015, Abuja 2015, Dar es Salaam 2016) and the WYMD Serbia meeting to develop a roadmap for 2017-2020. Our director, Ateki Seta Caxton, was a beneficiary of the Hurford Youth Fellowship in 2016.

Affiliated Regional/Thematic Network(s):

African Movement for Democracy.

To achieve democratic transition on social participatory basis.

Affiliated Regional/Thematic Network(s):

Arab Forum For Civil Society.

C4Center (Clean, Conscious, Competent, Credible) is a leading anti-corruption, governance, and rights organization working to promote open and transparent governments at all levels.

REDHAC covers 8 countries in Central Africa. The headquarters are based in Douala and Cameroon. Its objectives are to promote the human rights defenders status without discrimination, to train them on the regional and international mechanisms for their protection and to promote democracy (ICCPR, ACDEG). REDHAC is engaged in advocacy, protection actions, and supports activists and political opposition parties (UPC, CCP) pursuing the consolidation of democracy.

The Indonesia’s NGO Coalition for International Human Rights Advocacy (HRWG) was established by a the majority of NGOs working in different issues but share interest in human rights to serve the need for elaborate advocacy works already in place with the aim of maximizing the goals and putting more pressures on the Indonesian government to execute its international and constitutional obligations to protecting, fulfilling, respecting and promoting human rights in the country.

Former democracy activist. Founder of the Institute for Strategy and Policy – Myanmar, an independent think-tank promoting democratic leadership and civic participation.

Femmes et Droits Humains (Women and Human Rights – FDH) is a non-political, not-for-profit organization which works for the defense and promotion of women’s and girls’ human rights. We support, facilitate, and empower women, girls, and the public in general. Building on grassroots, we are effective partners who influence policy development and consolidate social justice, gender equality, and democracy.

Rappler is a social news network where stories inspire community engagement and digitally fuel actions for social change. Rappler comes from the root words “rap” (to discuss) + “ripple” (to make waves).

Raul Peñaranda is a Bolivian journalist and analyst. Until February 2017, he was the Editor of Fides, a bolivian news agency (ANF) and currently he is a Fellow at the National Endowment for Democracy, in Washington DC. Peñaranda was founding director of three newspapers: Nueva Economía (1993 ), La Época (2001) and Página Siete (2010), now one of the most important newspapers in Bolivia.

YIHR is part of a network of organizations working in the Balkan region. The focus of our work is involving young people in reconciliation after the war, in building democratic society and institutions, and in articulation the need of the society to develop. Currently YIHR is the home of the Secretariat of World Youth Movement for Democracy.

Transparency Electoral is an non-governmental organization committed to the promotion of democratic values ​​and the achievement of transparent, fair, and equitable elections. Transparency Electoral analyzes and observes the electoral systems with the objective of guaranteeing the political rights of citizens in the electoral processes, for which it develops concrete actions in order to establish integral, transparent and equitable elections. It also makes recommendations in this regard, understanding that democracy is only strengthened when clean elections are held.

RPDH (Engagement for Peace and Human Rights) is a non-profit, independent and non-partisan non-governmental organization dedicated to fighting impunity and promoting human rights and democratic governance. RPDH believes it is possible to achieve peace through justice and equity. It is dedicated to promoting democracy through the rule of law.

Education for Democracy Foundation’s (FED) goal is to promote democracy and prepare people to participate in democratic institutions. FED supports local communities from Poland and former Soviet region in strengthening civil society.

Basement Cultural Foundation is a free platform for art, cultural and social activities. It provides creative spaces inspired by contemporary and creative ideas that help to promote the values of democracy in Yemen. Basement is a non-profit, independent cultural foundation.

EG Justice was launched in 2008 in the United States (rather than in Equatorial Guinea, as human rights organizations are not permitted to operate within the country) to promote human rights, the rule of law, transparency, and civic participation to build a just Equatorial Guinea. EG Justice is governed by a Board of Directors, advised by Equatoguinean and international experts, and managed by an Executive Team. We collaborate with international organizations to bring critical human rights issues to the attention of global policymakers, promoting human rights, transparency, rule of law, and civic participation in Equatorial Guinea.

Leaders of Tomorrow is a Jordanian youth-led, social enterprise, established in 2007 and it operates in the Middle East and North Africa. It aims to build a community of young leaders who are educated, critical thinkers, initiative-takers, and capable of challenging their status quo creatively.

The Prague Civil Society Centre supports visionary, state of the art projects. PCSC is always on the lookout for innovative, tech-based solutions and fresh approaches to the region’s social issues. Its goal is to create and nurture a fluid community of activists, professionals and academics that harnesses the diversity, skills and knowledge of those working on civic and social initiatives.

Civil Society Initiative (CSI) is an independent, non-governmental, non-partisan and not-for-profit human rights and advocacy organization established in 2004. Since its foundation CSI has focused on the promotion and protection of human rights, the rule of law, good governance, gender based violence and community development.

VOICE works to develop a strong and vibrant civil society so that democratic principles and ideals can soon take place and be the governing force in a free Vietnam.

Diario de Cuba is a digital communications platform that employs a collaborative Web 2.0 approach to practice and promote the freedom of information, opinion and analysis in Cuba, and to encourage cultural creation and the exchange of ideas among its citizens through the production and dissemination of independent news and contents.

Society for Democratic Initiatives, Sierra Leone (SDI) is a national civil society organization working on democracy, governance, human rights and rule of law in Sierra Leone. SDI came into existence in 2003 and has in the past operated with institutional supports from the National Endowment for Democracy (NED)

Fondation Espoir is dedicated to the promotion of harmonious development and participatory democracy in the world, particularly in Haiti and The Caribbean, through training, organizational and community development, and social communications programs.

Forum for the Strengthening of Civil Society (FORSC) – At its creation in June 2002, the main concerns were to help Burundi civil society coordinate their actions for the sake of public interest; to conduct a diagnosis of the social, economic, political and security context in Burundi in order to arrive at the same vision and identify common actions to be carried out. Being a forum for dialogue between Burundian civil society organizations but also for mutual reinforcement through the exchange of information, strategic actions and experience, FORSC is a channel for galvanizing the energies of associations to build a strong and active civil society.

Executive director of Fundacion Pachamama, an Ecuadorian NGO dedicated to protecting the rain forest and advancing the rights of indigenous peoples in the Amazon Basin.

The main objective of the WUC is to promote democracy, human rights and freedom for the Uyghur people and to use peaceful, nonviolent, and democratic means to determine their political future. By representing as the sole legitimate organization of the Uyghur people both in East Turkestan and abroad, WUC endeavors to set out a course for the peaceful settlement of the East Turkestan question through dialogue and negotiation.

The Union of Informed Citizens is an Armenian NGO, which aims to raise public awareness regarding important issues. UIC intends to minimize misinformation and its impact on shaping public opinion and decision-making.

Professor at Chulalongkorn University. Researcher and investigator of online rights and freedom in Thailand and ASEAN.

To support and strengthen open society, rule of law, human rights and liberties, to support democracy in Mongolia, to assist and maintain its democratic regime, to promote and disseminate human rights and liberties, to create an open society based on pluralism, to establish democratic civil society and rule of law, to strengthen parliamentary and multi-party systems, to support democratic transition and decentralization.

Affiliated Regional/Thematic Network(s):

Asian Barometer Survey, Asian Democracy Research Network, Network of Democracy Research Institutes.

The mission of the Global Digital Policy Incubator at Stanford’s Center for Democracy Development and the Rule of Law is to inspire policy and governance innovations that reinforce democratic values, universal human rights, and the rule of law in the digital realm. Its purpose is to serve as a collaboration hub for the development of norms, guidelines, and laws that enhance freedom, security, and trust in the global digital ecosystem.

Coda Story puts a team of journalists on one crisis at a time and stays with it, providing unique depth, continuity and understanding to events that shape our world. Coda is for those who believe that understanding a crisis is essential to addressing it and those who want to know what happens after the spotlight moves on. In music a Coda is a distinctive passage, usually towards the end, which defines the entire composition. In journalism, Coda is a stand-out voice that helps to define a crisis.

The Georgian Institute of Politics (GIP) is a non-profit, non-partisan, research and analysis organization founded in early 2011. GIP strives to strengthen the organizational backbone of democratic institutions and promote good governance and advocacy.

NAYMOTE was established in 2001 by university student leaders and youth activists to strengthen and promote positive youth and community engagements in support of democratic governance and sustainable development in Liberia. We have conducted research on citizens’ perception of the workings of lawmakers, produced a toolkit on youth participation in local governance and social accountability, a legislative guide to organize meetings.

Affiliated Regional/Thematic Network(s):

African Democracy Forum.

The Civil Association for Equality and Justice (ACIJ) is a nonpartisan and nonprofit organisation dedicated to defending the rights of the most disadvantaged groups in society and strengthening democracy in Argentina.

ARTICLE 19 works for a world where all people everywhere can freely express themselves and actively engage in public life without fear of discrimination. ARTICLE 19 does this by working on two interlocking freedoms which set the foundation for all its work. First, the freedom to speak concerns everyone’s right to express and disseminate opinions, ideas and information through any means, as well as to disagree with, and question power-holders. Second, the freedom to know concerns the right to demand and receive information by power-holders for transparency, good governance and sustainable development. When either of these freedoms comes under threat, either by the failure of power-holders to adequately protect them, ARTICLE 19 speaks with one voice, through courts of law, through global and regional organisations, and through civil society wherever we are present.

With a vision of Serbia as a state whose citizens believe that they can bring changes, CRTA develops mechanisms that inform, educate, influence policies and strengthen institutions. CRTA engages both with the government and civil society towards strengthening democratic processes and ensures that principles of accountability, transparency and equal participation are implemented in practice.

Affiliated Regional/Thematic Network(s):

ACTION SEE – Accountability, Technology and Institutional Openness Network in the South East Europe.

CEJIL works to defend people whose rights have been infringed in order to change and improve the pressing realities of those who live it. CEJIL prioritizes those who are most at risk – such as human rights defenders, children, and women.

The Journal of Democracy is the world’s leading publication on the theory and practice of democracy. Since its first appearance in 1990, it has engaged both activists and intellectuals in critical discussions of the problems of and prospects for democracy around the world. Today, the Journal is at the center of debate on the major social, political, and cultural challenges that confront emerging and established democracies alike.

ICNL works with governments, civil society organizations, and the international community in more than 100 countries to improve the legal environment for civil society, philanthropy, and public participation around the world.

Over 20 years of experience in international development. Founder of the Sudanese Development Initiative (SUDIA), an NGO working to achieve greater stability, development and good governance in Sudan.

The mission of the Helsinki Foundation for Human Rights is to foster the culture of human rights and freedoms in Poland and abroad. The Foundation acts for liberty, rule of law, and equality before the law as well as respect for human dignity.

MTO is a multi-faceted non-governmental organization, which promotes a democratic and civic society by helping other organizations and individuals, including ethnic minorities and the disadvantaged. Founded in 1988 it was and still is very much concerned with the consequences of the political, economic and social changes in the world. MTO’s mission is to equip future generations with the tools needed for success as responsible global citizens.

Affiliated Regional/Thematic Network(s):

Grupa Zagranica.

Burundi Citizen Synergy for Peace and the Rule of Law is an organization that was created after almost all the organizations working in Burundi were banned. It is a coalition of banned organizations that came together from the countries the sought protection, in order to advocate for Burundi.

Citizen Voice and Actions Organization (CVA) is a youth-led NGO working to empower youths for active participation in design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of national development plans, policies and strategies. CVA works to ensure meaningful citizen participation in democratic governance processes and peace building.

The Institute for Human Rights and Development in Africa (IHRDA) is a pan–African non-governmental organization (NGO) working to promote awareness of human rights in Africa and improve the effectiveness of the African Human Rights system.

The Central Tibetan Administration is a moral and legitimate representative of Tibetan people inside and outside Tibet. The democratic establishment in exile seeks to restore freedom for Tibetans in Tibet.

AAEME is an independent platform that supports institutions and projects working on the field of enlightenment and religious renewal in the Arab region, which is dependent on education and training mechanism. The Association provides technical support and information to these institutions and projects and assists them in promoting their mission.

Al-Quds Center for Political Studies is an independent, non-governmental, research organization (think tank). It was established in Amman in 1999 and in Beirut in 2012. AQC works to provide a deeper and more accurate understanding of the challenges facing the process of political reform and democratization in Jordan and the Arab countries.

DefendDefenders (the East and Horn of Africa Human Rights Defenders Project) seeks to strengthen the work of human rights defenders throughout the sub-region by reducing their vulnerability to the risk of persecution and by enhancing their capacity to effectively defend human rights.

Institute for Young Women Development

Gender Centre for Empowering Development (GenCED) is a non-governmental organisation that seeks to empower women and youth for sustainable development. GenCED works to close the gender deficit in governance and it is part of the African Movement for Democracy.

The Taiwan Foundation for Democracy (TFD) is a national democracy assistance foundation, whose grant making supports the work of civil society to strengthen democracy and human rights, especially in Asia. In addition, the TFD’s own programs and publications aim to further consolidate Taiwan’s democratic system, to promote democracy in Asia, and to participate actively in the global democratic network.

Freelance journalist covering human rights violations, election fraud, and media freedom violations in Azerbaijan. In addition to journalism, Kurtulus collaborates with organizations such as Index On Censorship, Freedom House, and IPHR.

The Center for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana) is an independent, non-governmental and non-profit research and advocacy institute dedicated to the promotion of democracy, good governance and economic openness throughout Ghana and the African continent.

Affiliated Regional/Thematic Network(s): Network of Democracy Research Institutes; World Movement for Democracy; Africa Democracy Forum; Community of Democracies; Global Network of Domestic Election Monitors, Afrobarometer.

The Prometheus Center for the Study of the Security Environment is a Ukrainian non-governmental organization. The purpose of the organization is the creation of prerequisites for peace, the restoration of the effectiveness of international law, and the security of man and society. It also focuses on the protection of the integrity of the information space of Ukraine, Central and Eastern Europe. The Center’s experts’ attention is focused on Ukraine and its geopolitical environment, especially in regions with an unfavorable security environment: Eastern Europe and the Middle East.

Voices for Change (V4C) is a UK Aid-funded, four-year program designed to help transform social attitudes towards girls and women in Nigeria by working on specific individual, social and institutional changes. V4C does this by operating at a federal level and in four States.

REDHAC covers 8 countries in Central Africa. The headquarters are based in Douala and Cameroon. Its objectives are to promote the human rights defenders status without discrimination, to train them on the regional and international mechanisms for their protection and to promote democracy (ICCPR, ACDEG). REDHAC is engaged in advocacy, protection actions, and supports activists and political opposition parties (UPC, CCP) pursuing the consolidation of democracy.

Viasna’s mission is defending human rights to secure respect for them by the government and building a just and free society without discrimination, which is in the interests of everyone. Viasna is a member of FIDH (International Federation of Human Rights), ENEMO (European Network of Election Monitoring Organizations) and the World Coalition Against the Death Penalty.

OBJECTIFS : – promouvoir, défendre et protéger les valeurs et cultures démocratiques – Veiller au respect des Libertés Fondamentales et des Droits de l’Homme – Vulgariser les textes relatifs aux Libertés Fondamentales et aux Droits de l’Homme; De par sa mission, l’AJDVPG mène plusieurs activités dont des investigations y compris dans les domaines de la transparence, la lutte contre l’impunité et la préservation de l’environnement.

The Subornogram Foundation was founded in 2003 by a Bangladeshi young activist Shahed Kayes. The Foundation seeks to build a knowledge-based society in Bangladesh and defend the rights of women, children, and marginalized communities. It promotes environmental awareness, human rights, democracy, rule of law and freedom of speech in Bangladesh. Subornogram Foundation is involved with the World Movement for Democracy since 2015.

Affiliated Regional/Thematic Network(s):

Asian Human Rights Commission (AHRC), May 18 Memorial Foundation.

TJWG documents ongoing crimes against humanity in North Korea by collecting information on the location of crime scenes, burial sites, and possible repositories of documentary evidence using satellite imagery.

La misión de CICES es fortalecer la capacidad de gestión de los proyectos sociales, empresariales y políticos de jóvenes emprendedores de América Latina brindando información, formación y asesoramiento integral a las organizaciones a través de nuestro portal virtual y en forma presencial.

Affiliated Regional/Thematic Network(s):

Latin American Youth Network for Democracy (JuventudLAC).

Maka Angola is an initiative dedicated to the struggle against corruption and to the defense of democracy in Angola, funded and directed by journalist Rafael Marques de Morais.

Political Science PhD student at the University of Toronto and researcher at The Citizen Lab, Munk School of Global Affairs. Focus on how information and communication technologies intersect with human rights and security.

The Civic Space Institute (CSI) was incorporated on November 24, 2014 and it is a 501 (c) (3) tax exempt organization. CSI provides an eLearning program that is open to CSO activists, executives, staff, practitioners, volunteers, and individuals.

Women’s Democracy Network-Uganda Chapter enhances women’s capacity to pursue leadership and activism in the public sphere for women’s rights and gender equality.

Action for Peace and Development (APD) strives to promote a peaceful, democratic and prosperous society in Burundi by engaging the youth and women as active participants in their political and civil society decision-making instances. In 2015, an active founder-member of Action for Peace and development participated in “The Next Generation for Democracy Movements in Africa” conference in Dakar, Senegal.

Affiliated Regional/Thematic Network(s):

EAC Women, Peace and Security Network on UNSCR1325.

Promotion of public safety, security and access to justice through empirical studies, legislative advocacy, demonstration projects and publications in partnership with civil society, the government and private sector.

The Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative is an international NGO that advocates for better access to justice and promotes access to information in Commonwealth countries.

Chapter Four Uganda is an independent not-for profit, non-partisan organization dedicated to the protection of civil liberties and promotion of human rights for all in Uganda. Incorporated in 2013 under the laws of Uganda, Chapter Four Uganda is a robust and coordinated mechanism for legal response to abuse of civil liberties. The organization provides bold and innovative legal response through representation, litigation and counsel to the most vulnerable and discriminated sections of society.

Conducts civic education, sensitizes young people on the importance of voting, provides political education, and encourages youth to run for political office.

Affiliated Regional/Thematic Network(s):

African Movement for Democracy

We, the members of the Network of Democrats in the Arab World (NDAW), believe that the comprehensive democratization of the Arab world ought to be the region’s principal priority and that the principles of freedom, plurality, equality, the right to dissent, respect for “the other,” peaceful settlement of disputes and good governance are fundamental requisites to economic, social and political development in our region. It aims to strengthen democratic transformation in the Arab World by facilitating member interaction, capacity building, representation and access to information, by creating a unified platform for Arab civil society organizations and democracy activists to present their achievements, projects, and research and provide an accurate assessment of the status, challenges and needs of the democracy movement in the Arab world, by creating solidarity and familiarity across the region between civil society organizations and democracy activists who will stand in mutual support of one another in times of need and exchange expertise and resources to enhance one another’s efforts.

El Centro de Documentación de Honduras es un organismo especializado que se dedica a recolectar, clasificar y divulgar toda la información necesaria para un mejor conocimiento de la vida económica, política, social y cultural de Honduras. También se dedica a la promoción y divulgación de los valores de la cultura democrática, la defensa del Estado de derecho y la construcción de una sociedad abierta, plural y tolerante.

Affiliated Regional/Thematic Network(s): El Consejo Latinoamericano de Ciencias Sociales (CLACSO).

Civil Rights Defenders defends people’s civil and political rights and empowers human rights defenders worldwide. Its Executive Director, Robert Hårdh, currently serves a Steering Committee member of the World Movement for Democracy.

The Constitution and Reform Education Consortium (CRECO) is a network of civil society organizations that belong to the broad human rights, governance and democracy category of NGOs. CRECO was founded in 1998, as a culmination of a networking history dating as far back as 1992 with the exponential increase in NGOs involved in governance. CRECO’s membership comprises 23 CSOs implementing diverse human rights, democracy and governance activities in various parts of Kenya. CRECO’s membership is drawn from both urban and rural-based NGOs working in 47 counties of Kenya.

Damascus Center for Human Rights studies (DCHRS) is an independent, non-governmental organization, established in 2005 in the Syrian capital of Damascus. DCHRS is registered in Washington D.C, USA, as a non-profit NGO. Its mission is to foster a spirit of support and respect for the values & standards of human rights in Syria.

The mission of Aware Girls is to empower young women, advocate for equal rights of young women, and to strengthen their capacity enabling them to act as agents of women empowerment and social change. Aware Girls has participated in the global assemblies and is a co-founding member of the Asia Democracy Network. Aware Girls co-founder, Saba Ismail, is the Hurford Youth Alumni and was on the Leadership Board of World Youth Movement for Democracy from Asia.

The Cambodian Human Rights Action Committee (CHRAC), also known as the Action Committee, was established in 1994 by a group of local NGOs in order to promote human rights, rule of law, peace and democracy. CHRAC is a coalition of currently 21 local neutral, non‐partisan, non‐governmental organizations in Cambodia. CHRAC is envisioning Cambodia as a peaceful and liberal democracy where development takes place in an environment where human rights are respected and protected. Under this vision, CHRAC aims at reducing the number of serious human rights violations in Cambodia.

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MLDI helps journalists defend legal cases against them. We provide legal advice and financial support to individuals and organisations around the world, undertake strategic litigation, and deliver training on freedom of expression and media law.

The Crimean Human Rights Group (CHRG) is a public non-profit organization of the Crimean human rights defenders and journalists, aimed at promoting the observance and protection of human rights in Crimea by attracting wide attention to problems of human rights and international humanitarian law in the territory of the Crimean peninsula, and the search for development of mechanisms for the protection of human rights in Crimea.

National Director of Gusdurian Network Indonesia working on democracy, human rights, interfaith cooperation, and moderate Muslim movements in Indonesia. Currently focusing on religious exclusivity and countering extremism.

A human rights, democracy, and good governance organization with a goal to sustain human development for poverty alleviation. We were participants at the September 2015 Forum on Freedom of Assembly organized by the World Movement in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. I am the Secretary General of our organization, and an Associate of the Council for a Community of Democracies (CCD), Washington D.C, USA, a Partner of the Movement.

Affiliated Regional/Thematic Network(s):

Observer Status, at African Commission of Human and Peoples’ Rights in Banjul, The Gambia.

The IDPWA contributes to the creation of democratic, peaceful and pluralistic society with equal political, social and economic status for IDP women, working for peace and conflict prevention at regional levels, especially in Georgia and South Caucasus. It supports peace dialogue, human rights for IDPs, people in conflict affected areas, and minorities cooperating with US and Eastern European NGOs.

Affiliated Regional/Thematic Network(s):

Civil Solidarity Platform.

Nissan Institute for Democratic Awareness

CADAL’s mission consists of conducting and disseminating research and supporting civic, political, and economic liberties. For this objective, CADAL prioritizes the defense and strengthening of democracy as a cornerstone of economic and social progress, and the international promotion of human rights. CADAL organizes a conference marking the Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Totalitarianism and publishes the Bertelsmann Transformation Index in Spanish.

Affiliated Regional/Thematic Network(s):

International Coalition to Stop Crimes against Humanity in North Korea (ICNK).

The Foundation supports democracy promotion and the world movement for democracy and the world youth movement for democracy.

The project PERSPEKTIVA takes the audience out of routine. The goal is to break the wall that the education system and the media have developed between young people of various ethnic groups and give these groups a chance to hear each other.

Fundación Paz y Reconciliación (Pares) is an NGO that works to promote peace, reconciliation, and democracy in Colombia

The Lawyers’ Committee for Human Rights (YUCOM) was founded in 1997 as an expert, voluntary, non-governmental organization whose members are legal experts engaged in promoting and advocating the rule of law, upholding human rights, raising public awareness, conceiving, designing and leading civic initiatives, rendering legal assistance to victims of human rights violation, as well as developing co-operation with national and international organizations involved in human rights protection and promotion.

The Nigeria Network of NGOs (NNNGO) supports Nigerian NGOs in their commitment to poverty reduction, promotion of human rights and in bringing development to the door-steps of the common man. It provides a range of services and opportunities to its members in order for them to achieve their organizational objectives and also exert influence on issues of national importance.

Afghanistan Organization for Research and Social Studies (AORSS) conducts various types of research studies, assessment project in Afghanistan. AORSS is committed to take part in capacity building and perform various training project for Afghan youth, students, lecturer, civil society and human rights activists and also women rights worker in Afghanistan. AORSS arranges sophisticated, professional and applied consultation for both governmental and private sector clients.

Associate Director of Great Lakes Institute for Strategic Studies (GLiSS). The Great Lakes Institute for Strategic Studies is an independent policy think tank with exclusive programming on regional and international public policy issues. The mission of GLiSS is to accelerate socio-economic transformation and inclusive development in the Great Lakes sub-region by providing evidence-based policy options that put men, women and the youth at the center of development policy and policy implementation.

Crude Accountability is an environmental and human rights nonprofit organization that works for justice and democracy for communities and activists impacted by oil and gas development.

The GLOBSEC Policy Institute is a policy-oriented think-tank carrying out analytical and advocacy activities, and supporting liberal and democratic order in the transatlantic world with a specific focus on the Central and Eastern Europe.

The mission of Aware Girls is to empower young women, advocate for equal rights of young women, and to strengthen their capacity enabling them to act as agents of women empowerment and social change. Aware Girls has participated in the global assemblies and is a co-founding member of the Asia Democracy Network. Aware Girls co-founder, Saba Ismail, is the Hurford Youth Alumni and was on the Leadership Board of World Youth Movement for Democracy from Asia.

Legal and human Rights Center (LHRC) is the largest NGO in Tanzania dealing with democracy and the rule of law. Its main purpose is to strive to empower the public, promote, reinforce and safeguard human rights and good governance in Tanzania.

We support the UN Special Rapporteur on freedom of assembly and association.

Head of News Media at Internews Ukraine, one of the leading media NGO in Ukraine. Internews Ukraine works for “Internet freedom in Ukraine: supporting the principles of freedom of speech and security in times of conflict” and one of the main goals of the site is to track the violations of Internet freedom in Ukraine, Russia and Belarus. Moroz previously worked as a Program manager at Freedom House, Kyiv office, managing election monitoring, voter education and watchdog programs.

Nuestra ong trabaja en todo América latina y tiene su sede en Buenos Aires, Argentina. Nuestro objetivo es mejorar la institucionalidad democrática. Consagrar Elecciones Integras Justas y Equitativas.

ArtLords was established in 2014. It is a grassroots movement of artists and volunteers motivated by the desire to pave the way for social transformation and behavioral change through employing the soft power of art and culture as a non-intrusive approach

Executive Director of Transparencia Venezuela, chapter Transparencia Internacional en Venezuela (International Transparency in Venezuela). Transparencia Venezuela has focused in preventing and decreasing corruption in Venezuela for 14 years.

The Endowment is guided by the belief that freedom is a universal human aspiration that can be realized through the development of democratic institutions, procedures, and values. Democracy cannot be achieved through a single election and need not be based upon the model of the United States or any other particular country.

AJVD works in the field of social justice and development for young people. We work for the integral development of the young, respect for human rights including the young surviving GBV and political manipulations. Our missions are to generate opportunities for the protection of human rights and the development of vulnerable young people in order to promote democracy. The organization participated in international meetings in Nigeria organized by the African Democracy Movement.

Human Rights & Democracy for Iran – A project of the Abdorrahman Boroumand Center. The Center is an independent organization with no political affiliation. It is named in memory of Dr. Abdorrahman Boroumand, an Iranian lawyer and pro-democracy activist who was assassinated in Paris on April 18, 1991, allegedly by agents of the Islamic Republic of Iran. The center believes that promoting human rights awareness through education and the dissemination of information are necessary prerequisites for the establishment of a stable democracy in Iran.

The organization contributes to forming a generation inspired by the principles of the ’37, which activates the full functioning of the institutes of democracy and the Republic according to our National Constitution. It promotes human, cultural and economic development to improve the quality of life of the real people, through the fulfillment of objectives and statutory activities.

Affiliated Regional/Thematic Network(s):

Organización de Estados Americanos, Red Latinoamericana y del Caribe para la Democracia.

The Centre for Support of International Protection (CIP) is a leading human rights NGO in Southern Kyrgyzstan working towards justice and social inclusiveness through the provision of free legal aid, legislative reform, provision of humanitarian assistance, and strategic litigation. It was created in 2007 by a group of human rights defenders in Kyrgyzstan.

The Center for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana) is an independent, non-governmental and non-profit research and advocacy institute dedicated to the promotion of democracy, good governance and economic openness throughout Ghana and the African continent.

Affiliated Regional/Thematic Network(s): Network of Democracy Research Institutes; World Movement for Democracy; Africa Democracy Forum; Community of Democracies; Global Network of Domestic Election Monitors, Afrobarometer.

The African Democracy Forum (ADF) is a regional network launched in Abuja, Nigeria in October 2000. It comprises civil society organisations, media institutions, community based organisations, academic institutions and donor entities that work on democracy, democratic research, protection of human rights, upholding the rule of law and promoting good governance through the twin principles of transparency and accountability in the African continent.

PLAYDOO-CI is an organization that works on the field of human rights, democracy, governance, and women’s rights.

The Subornogram Foundation was founded in 2003 by a Bangladeshi young activist Shahed Kayes. The Foundation seeks to build a knowledge-based society in Bangladesh and defend the rights of women, children, and marginalized communities. It promotes environmental awareness, human rights, democracy, rule of law and freedom of speech in Bangladesh. Subornogram Foundation is involved with the World Movement for Democracy since 2015.

Affiliated Regional/Thematic Network(s):

Asian Human Rights Commission (AHRC), May 18 Memorial Foundation.

RAJ is a national association of young people, created in 1993. Its main objective is to spread among youths awareness about citizenship, respect for freedom and human rights in order to build a democratic state.

Lawyer with expertise in the not-for-profit sector, civil society, human rights and people with disabilities. Served as special adviser for the Minister of Government for the Presidency of the Republic of Brazil from 2011 to 2016.

REDHAC covers 8 countries in Central Africa. The headquarters are based in Douala and Cameroon. Its objectives are to promote the human rights defenders status without discrimination, to train them on the regional and international mechanisms for their protection and to promote democracy (ICCPR, ACDEG). REDHAC is engaged in advocacy, protection actions, and supports activists and political opposition parties (UPC, CCP) pursuing the consolidation of democracy.

Executive Director of Media Rights Agenda. Media Rights Agenda (MRA) was established in 1993 as an independent, non-partisan, not-for-profit, non-governmental organization for the purpose of promoting and protecting the right to freedom of expression, media freedom, access to information as well as digital rights and freedoms.

Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights has advocated for a more just and peaceful world since 1968. It works alongside local activists to ensure lasting positive change in governments and corporations. The team includes leading attorneys, advocates, entrepreneurs and writers united by a commitment to social justice. Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights’ programs pursues strategic litigation on key human rights issues, educates millions of students in human rights advocacy and fosters a social good approach to business and investment.

Filimbi is a pro-democracy and civil society movement that advocates against poor governance and human rights abuses, and which demands respect for the constitution of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Filimbi promotes the exercise of the rights to freedom of expression, freedom of association and assembly as well as freedom of thought, working specifically with youth.

NewSETA’s mission is to facilitate the creation of new social and economic opportunities that improve quality of life of disadvantaged children and enhance capacity of youths. NewSETA also promotes democratic values, peaceful coexistence, and improved human rights environment. Of recent, NewSETA is involved in the VOTE18 CAMPAIGN which aims at reducing the voting age in Cameroon from 20 to 18 and she is also a co-founder organization of the AMD.

Affiliated Regional/Thematic Network(s):

African Movement for Democracy (AMD).

AJVD works in the field of social justice and development for young people. We work for the integral development of the young, respect for human rights including the young surviving GBV and political manipulations. Our missions are to generate opportunities for the protection of human rights and the development of vulnerable young people in order to promote democracy. The organization participated in international meetings in Nigeria organized by the African Democracy Movement.

NAYMOTE Partners for Democratic Development promotes citizens’ understanding of democratic processes and the long-term benefits of their participation in these processes. Established in 2001 by students’ leaders and activists, the institution has been one of the leading grassroots organizations promoting democracy, peace building, human rights and civic engagement in Liberia.

The African Democracy Forum (ADF), launched in Abuja, Nigeria, in October 2000, is an African regional network of democracy, human rights, and governance organizations. The ADF mandate as per its founding constitution is to be an active advocate for democracy, the defense and promotion of human rights, good governance, and the rule of law. The ADF seeks to ensure that the principles of democracy, human rights, good governance, and the rule of law are fully observed and respected throughout Africa.

Mr. Changrok Soh serves as President of Human Asia. Mr. Soh has been an Outside Director at Paradise Co., Ltd. since March 30, 2015. He serves as an International Human Rights Committee Commissioner at National Human Right Commission of Korea. Mr. Soh is a Professor at Graduates School of International Studies, Korea University.

The Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) strengthens democracy around the globe through private enterprise and market-oriented reform. CIPE is one of the four core institutes of the National Endowment for Democracy and an affiliate of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Since 1983, CIPE has worked with business leaders, policymakers, and civil society to build the institutions vital to a democratic society.

Affiliated Regional/Thematic Network(s):

Free Enterprise & Democracy Network.

REDLAD is a plural platform for the promotion of democracy and for the dissemination and defense of human rights and the inclusion of populations in conditions of vulnerability, dispossession, invisibilization. It has 300 members and allies.

REDLAD’s current and previous Director has been part of WMD’s Steering Committee. REDLAD members have participated in WMD’s General Assemblies, and in regional consultations. At global Assemblies, REDLAD has helped to organize several workshops.

Triangle Women is working to promote the role of the women and strengthen the role of civil society in democratic transition in Myanmar.

Founder and executive director of Center for Development and Democracy (CDD), a Creative, Dynamic, Diverse NGO in Georgia. CDD focuses on promoting rule of law, democracy, diversity, equality, and participation by working with different target groups such as religious leaders, youth, etc.

The Center for the Opening and Development of Latin America (CADAL) is a private, non-profit and non-partisan foundation, founded on February 26, 2003 registered before the Inspección General de Justicia in Buenos Aires, Argentina. CADAL’s mission consists on research, dissemination and support to the respect of civic, political and economic liberties. For this objective, CADAL prioritizes the defense and strengthening of democracy as a cornerstone of economic and social progress, and the international promotion of human rights.

The 101 Percent Co.Ltd. is dedicated to empowering knowledge with creativity for social change. It is committed to helping build a knowledge-based society through various creative media products and services; especially TV programs, documentaries, websites, social media, infographics, event management and print media.

The Maghreb Economic Forum (MEF) is an independent Think-and-Do Tank founded in 2011 on the premise of supporting economic and social development in the Maghreb region. Our mission is to convene and mobilize diverse actors to catalyze sustainable economic and social development in the Maghreb. MEF believes that an informed, active citizenry is the key to building sustainable economies and inclusive societies.

NewSeta is a not for profit youth led organization whose mission focus on the promotion of democracy, leadership, peace and youths empowerment. Through our organization have successfully taken part in the online surveys of the WMD, the #SetThemFree Campaign and the Generation democracy programs. Affiliated Regional/Thematic Network(s):

African Movement for Democracy (AMD).

Acting Director of Eastern Europe Studies Centre, a Lithuanian NGO engaged in supporting pro-democratic reforms in Eastern European countries, including Belarus, Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine by monitoring and researching political, economic, and social developments in the region, and by developing qualitative analyses of them. EESC organizes conferences, seminars, and round-table discussions regarding issues relevant to civil society and democracy; it trains people in areas relevant to its mission; and it also offers consultations and recommendations to individuals and organizations.

President of UG Zasto ne (CA Why not), one of the most prominent Bosnian NGOs. UG Zasto ne promotes civic activism, government accountability, and the use of technology and digital media in deepening democracy in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the region.

KCSS is a leading security related think tank in the Western Balkans, which promotes democratization of security sector and tackles contemporary security challenges such as violent extremism.

Group LOTUS (GL) is a non-governmental organization that works for the defense of human rights. Group LOTUS was created in 1991, in Kisangani (North-Eastern part of DRC), at the initiative of a group of academics engaged to promote democratic principles.

Founding Member, Executive Director and Dialogue Facilitator of Lakou Lapè, an organization dedicated to building peace in Haiti through conflict transformation, dialogue, inclusion and the promotion of human rights. Lakou Lapè’s strategy is to prepare and seek to empower local groups to take responsibility for conflict transformation in their neighborhoods. Lakou Lapè will multiply its outreach through these groups and serve as a hub for training, meetings and the dissemination of information while still delivering dialogues and mediation services as needed. To that effect it promotes the development of an independent facilitator group, the Institut pour la Recherche et l’Action pour la Paix (IRAP) which specializes in dialogue facilitation, mediation and negotiation. It also prepares and delivers dialogue processes.

Media Legal Defence Initiative (MLDI) provides legal aid to journalists who are prosecuted as a result of their work. MLDI does this by administering an emergency defense fund, helping journalists, bloggers and independent media pay legal fees, and provides legal expertise to the lawyer(s) defending a case. MLDI also takes strategic litigation at regional and international courts to strengthen freedom of expression and press freedom and train lawyers. . By engaging in strategic litigation, MLDI aims to challenge repressive laws and expand the space for media freedom. Through this, it seeks to advance respect for international law and norms on the right to freedom of expression. MLDI submits cases to domestic courts and international tribunals and intervenes in cases already under way, as well as supporting national lawyers to do the same.

Ziarul de Garda is an investigative journalism media outlet, which publishes stories in 4 formats (print, on-line, Tv, Radio) and 2 languages (Romanian and Russian). ZdG works to fight corruption and to promote transparency and human rights.

reAcción Paraguay is an NGO that uses civic education, technology, and grassroots mobilization to enable young leaders to wield power strategically and promote change by demanding accountability from the government, particularly in the education sector.

CCOAIB is an umbrella organisation of 38 local NGOs in development, which are legally operating in all 30 districts of Rwanda since1987. Member organizations operate across the whole country and are involved in various development domains like work agriculture and animal husbandry, beekeeping, food processing, shelter, handcrafts, livestock credit, women empowerment, rural water supply, water and sanitation, youth empowerment, coaching orphans, cooperatives development, micro-finance, rural citizen participation, basic technology, etc. CCOAIB mission is to strengthen its intervention capacity for promoting sustainable development of the population.

Nikahang launched Khodnevis.org, a collective news website, in December 2009 in order to continue the fight for freely reported news and information and “to give a voice to the voiceless.”

ICEFI is a think tank specialized in assessing fiscal policy in Central America. ICEFI produces analysis, publications and technical studies, and it works independently from governments, political parties and civil society organizations.

PSHK has been working on research and advocacy towards socially responsible law making. In parliamentary reform, PSHK annually publishes a comprehensive report on parliamentary legislative performance. PSHK has also developed a legislative drafting training manual. In judiciary reform, PSHK has provided assistance to the Supreme Court of the Republic of Indonesia, namely in the making of the Blueprint of Indonesian Supreme Court Reform.

BEOG NEERE is an NGO founded in 2010 and dedicated to foster democracy by strengthening citizen participation, accountability and transparency.

Tuwindi is a non-partisan, non-profit organization. Its goal is to use information and communication technologies to support social and economic development in Africa. Tuwindi intervenes in the area of democracy, governance, citizenship, human rights and media. Its approach is to consolidate democracy, and social and economic development by federating the actions of government, civil society organizations, the media and political parties.