The WJP Rule of Law Index 2021 is set to launch this October! Featuring national surveys of more than 135,000 households and 4,000 legal practitioners and experts, 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:

  • Cyprus
  • Haiti
  • Ireland
  • Latvia
  • Lithuania
  • Luxembourg
  • Malta
  • Paraguay
  • Republic of Congo
  • Slovak Republic
  • Sudan

A hybrid in-person and online launch event will feature data insights, highlights, and trends for the state of the rule of law around the world. Stay tuned to WJP's email newsletter to keep up with the latest updates and invitations.
 

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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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