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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

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

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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.

International Center for Research on Human Rights

Centro Internacional para Investigaciones en Derechos Humanos - CIIDH

CIIDH contributes to the construction of a democratic, inclusive, just, and equitable nation that respects and guarantees human rights. Their Observatory of Social Spending provides information for social auditing and transparency.

www.facebook.com/CIIDHGuatemala/

Black Lives Matter

Works to abolish racism against black people in America, and to end violence by police and citizens against the black community.

www.blacklivesmatter.com/

Brennan Center for Justice - NYU School of Law

Works to hold government accountable on themes such as voter rights or campaign financing through advocacy and research.

www.brennancenter.org/

The Commission on Administrative Justice

Also known as the Office of the Ombudsman, its work is to investigate any conduct in state affairs or any act or omission in public administration in any sphere of Government. Their work also includes investigating complaints of abuse of power, unfair treatment, or unresponsive official conduct.

www.ombudsman.go.ke/ombudsman

Centre for Citizens with Disabilities

It works to promote inclusion, participation, and the mainstreaming of issues concerning citizens with disabilities through the promotion of their rights, in addition to research, documentation, advocacy, and legal aid in collaboration with state and non-state actors.

www.ccdnigeria.org

Social Ombudsman - Lawyer's College

Defensoria Social - Colegio de Abogados

The Social Ombudsman is a collective of volunteer lawyers proposing free legal services in civil and criminal defense.

www.cal.org.pe/defensoria/
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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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