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Mark your calendars! The next edition of the World Justice Forum will take place from May 30 – June 2, 2022, in The Hague, Netherlands and online. 

The 2021 Index will measure how the rule of law is experienced and perceived in 139 countries and jurisdictions around the world—including 11 new additions.

The World Justice Project is pleased to announce six winners in the World Justice Challenge 2021: Advancing the Rule of Law in a Time of Crisis competition.

Join us May 26th for the World Justice Challenge 2021: Advancing the Rule of Law in a Time of Crisis awards celebration!

For workers everywhere, the rule of law provides an important foundation for opportunity and well-being. In recognition of May Day, WJP Chief Engagement Officer Ted Piccone takes a look at the state of the rule of law and labor rights worldwide.

On March 14, the WJP convened a World Justice Challenge Finalists Regional Showcase for Europe, North America, and Central Asia, featuring an assessment of the efforts underway in the region to "build back better" from the challenges posed by COVID-19. The following provides a summary of key takeaways and insights from finalist projects shared at the event.

The Escazú Agreement is groundbreaking for the region and the world, but the hard work performed by governments and civil society to draft and adopt it will only bear fruit through implementation. Data on the extent to which environmental law is put into practice will be key for helping policymakers, researchers, and advocates monitor progress and address implementation gaps.

On April 6, the WJP convened a World Justice Challenge Finalists Regional Showcase for Asia and the Pacific, featuring an assessment of the efforts underway in the region to "build back better" from the challenges posed by COVID-19. The following provides a summary of key takeaways and insights from finalist projects shared at the event.

One $20,000 USD World Justice Challenge winner will be selected in the Network Popular Vote for its inspiration and impact. Voting closes April 30!

On March 31, the WJP convened a World Justice Challenge Finalists Regional Showcase for Africa and the Middle East, featuring an assessment of the efforts underway in the region to "build back better" from the challenges posed by COVID-19. The following provides a summary of key takeaways and insights from finalist projects shared at the event.

Check out WJP’s first Impact Update newsletter, a new quarterly roundup of WJP's work and influence in the rule of law community and beyond. Sign up for WJP's e-newsletter to receive future updates!

On March 24, the WJP convened a World Justice Challenge Finalists Regional Showcase for Latin America and the Caribbean, featuring an assessment of the efforts underway in the region to "build back better" from the challenges posed by COVID-19. The following provides a summary of key takeaways and insights from finalist projects shared at the event.

Recent practitioner exchange convened by the Pathfinders for Peaceful, Just and Inclusive Societies, World Justice Project, and the Open Society Justice Initiative has begun to identify common data priorities and innovative strategies that are driving transformation. 

The WJP's first-ever Ruth Bader Ginsburg Legacy Prize will go to the Challenge finalist project that best exemplifies the fight against inequality and gender-based discrimination.

Explore 30 World Justice Challenge 2021 finalist projects chosen for their demonstrated impact in advancing the rule of law in four key areas affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.