The Alliance for Democratic Justice is a global NGO working to safeguard civil liberties, support human rights, and ensure every person can live with freedom, safety, and personal dignity. Join the Alliance today!
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Democratic Justice calls out tyranny and injustice. We support communities resisting authoritarianism, defend people exercising what should be a universal right to life, justice, and free speech. We equip activists with tools to organize and offer a chance to amplify the voice of those who would be heard.
We work to hold media, governments, and global organizations accountable for their record of reveal thing truth and holding bad actors accountable.
What we defend
Free and Fair Elections
Freedom of peaceful assembly
Rule of law and protection against arbitrary detention
Free expression and speech
A free press

Empowering unions, community groups, women’s organizations, student networks, and local media is essential to durable democratic change.
Over a decade, we've worked in more than two dozen countries to enhance civil society.
Training activists and NGOs to protect against surveillance, harassment, and disinformation using open-source tools.
Over 5,000 people trained in encryption, secure communication, and data hygiene.
Coordinated international campaigns that pressure institutions and governments to uphold democratic norms.
Our coalitions have contributed to reversals and human rights resolutions in 7 countries.
These are just a small selection of Iranian officials who are killing, abducting, and torturing their fellow Iranians. To see a more complete list, click the button below. These criminals must face serious consequences for the pain they've caused.

Abbasall Mohammadian, LEF Commander, Tehran Province... MORE

Admiral Ali Fadavi, Deputy IRGC Commander, bears responsibility as a senior IRGC commander for the... MORE

Ahmad Naderian, Deputy LEF Commander, Sistan & Baluchistan; was the deputy LEF Commander during Bloody Friday. MORE

Ahmad Reza Azadeh — Head of Sepidar Prison, torture/ill-treatment, denial of medical care, and violent repression of inmates. MORE

Ahmadreza Radan, Commander-in Chief of the Law Enforcement Forces (LEF), issued ultimatums and stepped-up confrontation with “rioters." MORE

Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf — Speaker of Parliament (Majles), praised security forces and warned protesters the state would “deal with them in the most severe way” and punish those arrested. MORE

Ahmad Vahidi — Minister of Interior
US Treasury described him as having explicitly threatened protesters and defended violent suppression by law enforcement. MORE

Esmail Khatib — Minister of Intelligence
Example: assessed by the Critical Threats Project/ISW as issuing a statement vowing to punish protesters(Nov. 2022). MORE
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Meet some of the brave Iranians who have written the story of freedom in their blood by giving their lives in pursuit of freedom.

No. Democratic Justice is an independent, non‑partisan Non Government Organization. We do not accept funding that compromises our ability to challenge governments, corporations, or institutions when they violate human rights.
We prioritize contexts where rights violations are severe, under‑reported, and where our combination of training, organization, digital, and advocacy tools can have a concrete impact. When possible, we work through local partners who understand the risks on the ground.
Safety comes first, always. You can participate in lower‑risk ways such as sharing verified resources anonymously, joining digital trainings, or supporting campaigns from secure devices. For higher‑risk contexts, we provide tailored security guidance.
Donations primarily fund research and education, training, emergency grants for at‑risk defenders, and the development of open‑source safety tools. A small portion covers coordination, monitoring, and transparent reporting.
Yes. We regularly collaborate with grassroots groups, media outlets, and other NGOs. Share details about your work through the “Contact” form and our partnerships team will follow up.
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Empowering communities to advocate for free markets and democratic change

Training, organizing, and coalition building with open-source tools

Pressure bad actors with coordinated international campaigns

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