At the World Justice Forum IV in The Hague on July 2013, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg moderated a Keynote Conversation: Women Leadership in Rule of Law with former Chief Justice of Brazil, Ellen Gracie Northfleet, and Nobel laureate and Iranian judge Dr. Shirin Ebadi.

In this video, this impressive group of women reflects on their own personal experiences of discrimination as women in the legal field and how they overcame it. Ginsberg discusses unconscious bias and the importance of noting where there are gaps in women’s representation and how to break down barriers for women to be active leaders in the rule of law.

As part of International Women’s Day, the World Justice Project celebrates women leaders in the rule of law field and their commitment to greater gender equality to advance the rule of law around the world.

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Global Press Release 2026

WJP Rule of Law Index 2026 Global Press Release

WASHINGTON (October 21, 2026) – The global rule of law recession persists, according to the new WJP Rule of Law Index® 2026, released today by the World Justice Project (WJP). While fewer countries declined this year compared to last, the global balance remains deeply uneven. Declines continue to outnumber improvements for the ninth consecutive year (62% vs. 38%).

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WJP Rule of Law Index 2026 Press Releases

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.

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