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Journalists Pavla Holcová, Arpád Soltész, and Eva Kubániová have won the 2020 WJP Anthony Lewis Prize for Exceptional Rule of Law Journalism. The prize was created to acknowledge and celebrate journalists from around the world who have contributed to increased awareness and understanding of the importance of the rule of law.

More countries declined than improved in overall rule of law performance for a third year in a row, continuing a negative slide toward weakening and stagnating rule of law around the world.

New report on access to justice based on over 100,000 household surveys underscores barriers and hardships for people trying to solve everyday legal problems.

On Thursday, May 2, 2019 at the World Justice Forum in The Hague, Netherlands, the World Justice Project announced five project winners in a worldwide competition to identify and highlight effective and promising work to increase access to justice.

The World Justice Project recognizes Dr. Adam Bodnar and the Office of Poland’s Commissioner for Human Rights with 2019 Rule of Law Award

Ted Piccone will be join the World Justice Project as Chief Engagement Officer.

The World Justice Project Rule of Law Index® 2019 measures rule of law adherence in 126 countries and jurisdictions worldwide based on more than 120,000 household and 3,800 expert surveys. 

Congratulations to Arturo Ángel, Paris Martínez, Daniela Rea, Yosune Chamizo Alberro, Rodrigo Crespo, and Jesús Santamaría, winners of the 2018 Anthony Lewis Prize for Exceptional Rule of Law Journalism!

The World Justice Project releases the Mexican States Rule of Law Index 2018.

The World Justice Project (WJP) today announced that following an extensive search, Elizabeth Andersen will be joining the organization as Executive Director. 

The WJP is engaged in a professional and comprehensive search for an Executive Director/Chief Operating Officer.   

Human Rights, Checks on Government Powers Weakened Worldwide

World Justice Project Rule of Law Index Measures How Rule of Law Is Experienced by the General Public Worldwide

World Justice project releases the WJP Rule of Law Index 2015

The World Justice Project (WJP) releases the WJP Open Government Index 2015, the first effort to measure government openness based on the general public's experiences and perceptions.

Regional findings presented at Open Government Partnership (OGP) Asia-Pacific Regional Conference

Global competition funds 15 startup initiatives tackling corruption, crime, discrimination, and more

WJP Rule of Law Index 2014 surveys 99 countries on government accountability, crime, fundamental rights, access to justice, and more