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WJP Rule of Law Index 2023 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.

For press inquiries please contact us at [email protected]

Global Press Release

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East Asia and Pacific Country Press Releases

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Eastern Europe and Central Asia Country Press Releases

Western Europe and North America Press Releases

Latin America and Caribbean Press releases

Middle East and North Africa Press releases

South Asia Press releases

Sub-Saharan Africa Press releases

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