The entry and nominations deadline has been extended to April 1 for the 2020 WJP Anthony Lewis Prize for Exceptional Rule of Law Journalism. It's not too late to help us recognize and celebrate outstanding reporting on rule of law issues such as:

  • Human/civil rights
  • Access to justice
  • Open government
  • Corruption
  • Criminal justice
  • Government accountability
  • Independent judiciary
  • Other rule of law issues

The WJP Anthony Lewis Prize for Exceptional Rule of Law Journalism acknowledges journalists from around the world who have contributed to increased awareness and understanding of the foundational importance of the rule of law.

The $10,000 USD prize is open to journalists worldwide. Nominate others or apply yourself by April 1! Download the 2020 entry form here or click through below to learn more about the prize and entry process.
 

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Otomí spiritual leader Lucina Hernández Reyes leads a walk in a forest with community leaders in San Miguel Almaya, Capulhuac

WJP Documents How Indigenous Mediators Advance People-Centered Justice

As part of a multidimensional project funded by the Canadian Embassy in Mexico, WJP has produced a new report that seeks to increase the visibility of Indigenous mediation programs. It comes as a growing number of governments, donors, and communities are embracing a paradigm shift to people-centered justice. That global movement prioritizes identifying people’s legal needs and fostering accessible solutions to address them, rather than primarily investing in established institutions that are missing the mark. 

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