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About the World Justice Project

The WJP is an independent, multidisciplinary organization working to advance the rule of law worldwide.

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We engage advocates from across the globe and from multiple work disciplines to advance the rule of law.

Scholarship

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  • The Twin Crises of Public Health and the Rule of Law

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  • World Justice Project EUROVOICES
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  • Global Insights on Access to Justice 2019
  • Grasping the Justice Gap
  • Measuring the Justice Gap
  • Why the UN Needs an Official SDG Indicator on Measuring Access to Civil Justice
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Resource Hub

Leading Organizations

Search our directory of leading organizations advancing the rule of law worldwide. New content will be added on a rolling basis. Interested in learning more? Read about our Resource Hub listings here.

Afghanistan Justice Sector Support Program

JSSP employs international and Afghan advisors to train, build the capacity of, and provide technical assistance to Afghan officials within Afghan ministries and institutions. It focuses on developing the technical skills of justice officials through trainings in the criminal justice field. .

www.jsspafghanistan.com/

Kaldor Center for International Refugee Law

Researches both national and international issues of displacement and is the first and only institute studying international refugee law.

www.kaldorcentre.unsw.edu.au/

Nextgen Climate

Advocates for legislation to be passed on climate change issues to ensure against environmental degradation and for access to health and environmental rights.

www.nextgenamerica.org/

Y Vote

It is a youth led movement created to strengthen the voices of young people in Australian democracy. Their mission is to inform and encourage young people to vote and participate in local and national democratic processes.

www.yvote.com.au/

Centers for Studies on Public Safety and Citizenship

The Center works to uphold the rule of law within the justice, criminal and prison systems of Brazil and other countries through high quality research and innovative programmatic operations with different area experts.

www.ucamcesec.com.br/home/?unbust

Legal Resource Centre - LRC Ghana

It ensures social progress and development through the application of law, justice, and good governance. It works towards the promotion and protection of the rights to health, education, democratic participation, personal liberty, and criminal and civil justice.

www.lrcghana.org
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Rule of Law Programs

The WJP inspires and fosters practical, locally-led programs that advance the rule of law. The featured programs below come from our searchable program library.

DemocracyOS

SASANE Paralegal Training Program

Vanuatu Chief's Legal Education Pilot Program

Fair Trial Rights Videos

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The rule of law matters to us all. Learn about its relevance to your area of work, study, or interest.

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Factors

Factor 1: Constraints on Government Powers

Factor 2: Absence of Corruption

Factor 3: Open Government

Factor 4: Fundamental Rights

Factor 5: Order and Security

Factor 6: Regulatory Enforcement

Factor 7: Civil Justice

Factor 8: Criminal Justice

Informal Justice

Factor 9: Informal Justice

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