Human Rights & Advocacy organisations in Africa
Rights protection, legal aid, civic space, accountability and policy advocacy. 595 organisations are listed in this sector across 44 countries.
Gender Relevance Initiative Promotion (GRIP)
Nigeria Since 2011 Human rights NGO in Nigeria.
Ghana Association of the Physically Disabled
Ghana Since 1990 Advocacy group for persons with physical disabilities in Ghana.
Ghana National Association of Farmers and Fishermen
Ghana Since 1992 Advocacy group for smallholder farmers and fishers in Ghana.
Ghana National Association of Market Women and Traders
Ghana Since 1980 Advocacy group for market women and petty traders in Ghana.
Ghana National Association of Petty Traders and Artisans
Ghana Since 1980 Advocacy group for petty traders and artisans in Ghana.
Ghana National Association of the Deaf
Ghana Since 1969 Advocacy organization for deaf and hard of hearing people in Ghana.
Girls Voices Initiative
Abuja, Nigeria Since 2013 A Non-Governmental organization focused on girl rights education through digital media.
Guinean Human Rights Organization
Conakry, Guinea Since 1990 Guinean Organization for the Defense of Human and Civil Rights.
HerStoryTellHer
Nigeria Since 2025 Nigerian multimedia advocacy platform combating gender based violence through storytelling.
Human Rights League in the Great Lakes Region
Kigali, Rwanda Since 1993 Human rights organization in the African Great Lakes region.
Institute for Human Rights and the Promotion of Democracy
Cotonou, Benin Since 1992 NGO in Benin.
Inter-African Union for Human Rights
Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso Since 1992 Pan-African non-governmental organization.
International Society For Social Justice and Good Governance (ISSJGG)
Nigeria Non Governmental organisation In Nigeria.
Kopanang Africa Against Xenophobia (KAAX)
Johannesburg, South Africa Since 2022 South African civil society coalition formed to combat xenophobia and protect the rights of migrants and refugees.
Life Advocacy for Unhealthy Social Vice Initiative
Enugu, Nigeria Since 2009 Nongovernmental organization.
Ligue Nigérienne des droits des femmes
Niamey, Niger Since 2022 Organisation intervenant dans la promotion des droits des femmes au Niger,.
Ligue Sénégalaise des Droits Humains
Dakar, Senegal Since 2010 Organisation non gouvernementale de défense des droits de l'homme au Sénégal..
Ligue togolaise des droits de l'homme
Lomé, Togo Since 1990 Organisation non gouvernementale.
Malawi Human Rights Commission
Malawi Since 1999 The Malawi Human Rights Commission was established in 1994 by the country's constitution to oversee human rights in Malawi. In 2012, the UN Deputy High Commissioner for Human Rights Kyung-wha Kang said that the MHRC had...
Media Rights Agenda
Lagos, Nigeria Since 1993 Non Governmental Organization.
Men For Health and Gender Justice Organisation
Gaborone, Botswana Since 2012 Non-government organization in Botswana.
Namibia's Rainbow Project
Namibia Since 1996 The Rainbow Project (TRP) was a non-governmental organisation advocating for LGBT rights and acceptance in Namibia. It provided resources to marginalised communities and worked to counter homophobia and discrimination ag...