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.
Reach Out Cameroon
Buea, Cameroon Since 2000 Non-governmental organization that promotes women's and children's rights in conflict-affected areas and ensures women’s participation in the process of peacebuilding.
Réseau des Femmes Leaders pour le Développement (RFLD)
Accra, Benin Since 2013 RFLD, Réseau des Femmes Leaders pour le Développement (Women Leaders Network for Development): pan-African feminist network of 1,143 organisations in 35+ countries.
Songtaba
Vitin, Ghana Since 2005 Small non-governmental organisation working to advance the rights of women and girls in Ghana’s Northern Region.
WiLDAF Tanzania
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Since 1990 [rev_slider alias="home-one-slider"][/rev_slider] “Silence never solved anything. Speak up against violence, and let your voice be heard!” What We Do Women in Law and Development in...
ActionAid Ghana
East Legon, Ghana Since 1990 ActionAid Ghana (AAG) supports the basic needs and rights of people living in poverty. We do not impose solutions but work with communities to strengthen their own efforts, making the most of their knowledge and experien...
Advocates for Health and Rights of Women and Youths
Abuja, Nigeria Since 2018 WHO WE ARE ACIOE Foundation, a Non-profit Organization founded in 2018, is committed to empowering communities and enhancing human capital […]
Africa Institute for Energy Governance (AFIEGO)
Kampala, Uganda Since 2005 AFIEGO undertakes public policy research and advocacy to influence energy policies to benefit the poor and vulnerable in areas of Electricity Democracy, Extractive Governance, and Renewable Energy Efficiency in Uganda.
African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights (CADHP)
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Since 1987 The African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights (ACHPR) is a quasi-judicial body tasked with promoting and protecting human rights and collective (peoples') rights throughout the African continent as well as interpre...
Alternative Information & Development Centre
Cape Town, South Africa Who we are: AIDC was formed in 1996 in response to the democratic transition in South Africa and the new opportunities and challenges it brought those seeking greater social justice within the democracy. Over the years A...
Central Africa Human Rights Defenders Network
Douala, Cameroon Since 2007 Central African network of human rights defenders.
Centre for Advocacy, Rehabilitation and Empowerment
Nigeria Since 2014 Disability advocacy in Nigeria: CARE empowers persons with disabilities through rehabilitation, inclusion and accessible air travel. Donate or partner today.
Centre for Environment Justice
Lusaka, Zambia Since 2010 Centre for Environment Justice (CEJ) is an outstanding institution with its own unique identity and a proud distinct history in Zambia.
Centre for Environmental Rights (CER)
Cape Town, South Africa Since 2009 South African nonprofit environmental law clinic using litigation and advocacy for environmental justice.
Citizens Center For Integrated Development And Social Rights
Nigeria Non governmental organisation in Nigeria.
Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Center
Garki, Nigeria Since 2006 Non-governmental organizations.
Community of Potters in Rwanda
Concón, Rwanda Non-governmental organization promoting the rights and development of potters in Rwanda.
Consortium of Ethiopian Human Rights Organizations
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Since 2018 Consortium of Ethiopian Human Rights Organizations founded in 2018 is an organization of 18 civil society organizations (CSO), working on the human rights, peace building and democracy. It's a body that is aim at bringin...
Fondation des Médias pour l’Afrique de l’Ouest (MFWA)
East Legon, Benin Since 1997 ONG régionale et indépendante pour les défenseurs des médias et des droits de l’homme en Afrique de l’Ouest..
Foundation for Human Rights Initiative
Kampala, Uganda Since 1991 Human rights organization in Uganda.
Global Rights Nigeria
Abuja, Nigeria Since 1978 Global Rights stands at the forefront of human rights advocacy, working tirelessly to uplift marginalized communities and ensure justice for all.
Green Advocacy Ghana
Sakumono, Ghana GreenAD Ghana promotes sustainable development and environmental conservation through community-based projects, advocacy, and education across Ghana
Human Rights Advocacy Centre
Accra, Ghana Since 2008 A not-for-profit, independent, non-partisan, research and advocacy Organization set up to advance and protect human rights in Ghana..
