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WARSAW, Poland – 26 June 26, 2025 – A global coalition of organizational leaders and justice advocates issued an urgent call to action today to reverse the worldwide decline in the rule of law, marked by the release of the Warsaw Principles at the conclusion of the 2025 World Justice Forum. The Warsaw Principles represent a unified front against rising authoritarian pressures and a framework for collective action to strengthen accountability.

WARSAW, Poland – June 12, 2025 – Former South African Chief Justice Raymond Zondo was awarded the prestigious World Justice Project (WJP) Rule of Law Award in recognition of his unwavering commitment to justice and his courageous efforts in exposing systemic corruption. The award was presented by WJP Board Vice President Judy Perry Martinez at the 2025 World Justice Forum, a global gathering of rule of law champions. Polish Minister of Justice Adam Bodnar, a prior recipient of the award in 2019, made accompanying remarks.

WARSAW, Poland – 23 June, 2025 – Hundreds of global leaders, jurists, and human rights champions gathered in Warsaw—a city with a profound history in the struggle for freedom—for the opening of the 2025 World Justice Forum. The summit aims to mobilize collective action against a rising tide of authoritarianism and reverse the global rule of law recession.

CamboJA News wins the World Justice Project’s Anthony Lewis Prize for Exceptional Rule of Law Journalism amid shrinking civic space in Cambodia. IStories, Andersson Boscán and Mónica Velásquez were runners up.

Digital technologies are reshaping justice services, offering benefits such as improved efficiency and cost-savings. Yet, challenges such as exclusion and privacy concerns persist. A people-centered approach is crucial for effectively utilizing these innovations to improve access to justice for all.

Discover how the World Justice Project developed EUROVOICES, the first subnational rule of law metric for the European Union. Learn about its methodology, data sources, and innovations in justice measurement across 110 regions and 27 member states.

How can businesses in the EU navigate regulatory risks? Discover insights from World Justice Project EUROVOICES, a groundbreaking data tool providing legal certainty, compliance guidance, and corruption risk assessments for European companies.

The $10,000 prize recognizes journalistic courage and craft that strengthens accountability, advances adherence to rule of law principles, and builds awareness of the foundational importance of the rule of law. 

It is with great sadness that the World Justice Project commemorates the passing of our honorary chair, President Jimmy Carter. We celebrate his monumental commitment to the public good through his tireless work to uphold human rights, alleviate suffering, and advance the rule of law around the world. May his long, distinguished, and consequential life of service inspire us all to keep building communities of justice, opportunity, and peace. 

As our 15th year comes to a close, we reflect on the singular focus that has guided our journey: understanding that the rule of law shapes the daily experiences of people around the globe. Since 2009, we've delved deep into communities worldwide, asking people to share their perspectives. We’ve learned how the rule of law extends beyond legal institutions to people’s access to justice, opportunity, and peace.  Explore WJP's 2024 highlights, from advancing the rule of law to fostering global collaboration. 

The World Justice Project’s longtime chief research officer and co-creator of its flagship World Justice Project (WJP) Rule of Law Index®, Alejandro Ponce, will become the organization’s next executive director, WJP announced today. 

Data reveals state of justice and democratic governance across all 27 EU countries and 110 subnational regions

Join us for the launch of World Justice Project EUROVOICES. This new rule of law research initiative provides uniquely comprehensive and granular data on the state of democracy, justice, and accountability across the European Union (EU).

WJP's latest efforts to advance rule of law and drive meaningful change

We create a press release for every country considered in the WJP Rule of Law Index, available in different languages. To find a specific press release, go to the relevant region and select the country of interest from the drop-down menu. For press inquiries please contact us at [email protected]

Released today, the annual World Justice Project (WJP) Rule of Law Index® evaluates a wide variety of rule of law indicators in 142 countries and jurisdictions. Two weeks out from the 2024 election, the U.S. ranking on the Index sub-factor that measures confidence in elections has dropped from 37th to 43rd globally.

The World Justice Project (WJP) is thrilled to announce that the next edition of the World Justice Forum will take place June 23 – 26, 2025 in Warsaw, Poland, in partnership with the Polish Ministry of Justice.   The World Justice Forum is the premier international event for the rule of law, convening influential rule of law and justice stakeholders from around the world to exchange best practices, collaborate, and commit to action.  

On stage with other business and legal leaders at the U.S. National Archives, World Justice Project (WJP) Co-founder and CEO William H. Neukom posed this question to an audience gathered to celebrate WJP’s 15th anniversary and the rule of law.