At World Justice Forum IV, the Executive Office of the United Nations Secretary-General lead a consultation with Forum participants for the purpose of informing the UN General Assembly on the views of a wide range of stakeholders on the role of Rule of Law in Peace & Security, Development, and Human Rights. 

Moderated by Edric Selous Director, United Nations Rule of Law Unit, Executive Office of the Secretary-General (at center), panelists (from the left) included Hans Corell, Former United Nations Under-Secretary for Legal Affairs; Irene Khan, Director-General, International Development Law Organization; Petar Stoyanov, President of Bulgaria, 1997-2002; and Abiodun Williams, President, Hague Institute for Global Justice.

Click here to learn more about this session. 

Click here to read the United Nations Rule of Law Unit Think Pieces

 

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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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