An estimated 5 billion people have unmet justice needs globally. This justice gap underscores the urgency of realizing justice for all and demonstrates unacceptable levels of exclusion from justice. In this methodological working paper produced by the World Justice Project with expert input from the Task Force on Justice, learn about the development process, measurement approach, and progress being made to estimate the scale and impact of the justice gap. 

 

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Confidentiality, Power Dynamics, and the Promise of Mediation in Kenya

Judge Jacqueline Kamau sat down with In the Robe to explore how out-of-court settlements advance women’s rights, clear court backlogs, preserve relationships, and protect vulnerable litigants from public scrutiny in Kenya. She analyzes the intersection of formal judicial rulings and customary traditional justice systems, and dispels the myth of the emotionless judge.

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