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“If your cause is just, nothing is impossible.” — William Neukom It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of William H. Neukom, founder of the World Justice Project, known to all of us simply as Bill. Bill’s unwavering belief in justice, his gift for bringing…
"If enough of us spin together, we can build a web strong enough to stop a tiger." This powerful proverb, often cited by our founder Bill Neukom, perfectly encapsulates his vision for a more just world. It's with this collaborative spirit that we've established the Bill Neukom…
“Dictatorships see human rights defenders as enemies—because we unite people.” Alyson Kilpatrick of the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission delivers a powerful truth: defending human rights is not just a legal role—it’s an act of resistance, of humanity, and of…
Rule of Law Index 2024 Criminal Justice 1. Denmark🇩🇰 2. Finland🇫🇮 3. Norway🇳🇴 4. Austria🇦🇹 5. Germany🇩🇪 6. Sweden🇸🇪 7. Singapore🇸🇬 8. Japan🇯🇵 9. Estonia🇪🇪 10. Netherlands🇳🇱 11. New Zealand🇳🇿 12. Ireland🇮🇪 13. Canada🇨🇦 15. Korea🇰🇷 16. Australia🇦🇺 18. UK🇬🇧 25. Spain🇪🇸 26.…
💬 “Are you mad? How do you think we’re going to lose the only control we have over you?” In this striking anecdote, Camilo D. Benítez Aldana, Comptroller General of Paraguay, reveals how budgetary dependence weakens institutions meant to hold governments accountable. 📍 From…
What is driving the rule of law recession, and what can be done to reverse this trajectory in the context of increasing authoritarian trends? On 24 June, @Int_IDEA's Secretary-General @KevinCasasZ helped open the #WJF2025 and better understand the global #RuleofLaw recession.…
Pleasure to join such a distinguished panel at the World Justice Forum @TheWJP to discuss the rule of law & access to justice. I also met with representatives from the @WorldBank & @OECD, & with @DirectorODIHR to discuss their work in this area.
📢As part of a global coalition, the CCBE endorsed the 2025 Warsaw Principles, released as conclusion of the World Justice Forum 2025, towards a strong independent legal profession as RoL cornerstone. 🔎 Read the Warsaw Principles: worldjusticeproject.org/sites/default/… #StandUpForTheRuleOfLaw
📅 CCBE President Thierry Wickers attended the World Justice Forum 2025 on the theme 💡#StandUpForTheRuleOfLaw 🗣️He presented the @coe Convention on the Protection of Lawyer, which must be signed & ratified more than ever, alongside Clare Ovey, Director of Human Rights at @coe
📅 Le président du CCBE Thierry Wickers a participé au Forum mondial de la justice 2025 sur le thème "Défendre l'état de droit" 🗣️Il a présenté la Convention @coe sur la protection de l'avocat, qui doit être vite signée & ratifiée, aux côtés de Clare Ovey Dir. Droits humains @coe
Independent, strong rule of law institutions are vital for checks on power and growing trust needed for development. @WorldBank @rsenderowitsch is at the #WorldJusticeForum2025 sharing our Global Justice and Rule of Law program: wrld.bg/PKKp50WgQMJ
At today’s #WorldJusticeForum, @EURightsAgency Director @Sirpa_Rautio pledged to #StandUpForTheRuleofLaw by continuing to: 🔹Research, monitor & report on #RuleOfLaw developments 🔹Deliver robust evidence-based policy advice 🔹Cooperate & exchange knowledge with stakeholders
During a week of energizing meetings, pleased to catch up with Alejandro Ponce, Executive Director of the World Justice Project, to discuss strengthening our collaboration. @AlejandroWJP @TheWJP #WorldJusticeProject #StandUpForTheRuleofLaw
The Solicitor General of England and Wales @LucyRigby, explained how the rule of law works to “protect citizens from the arbitrary use of power” and represents a “key way to guard against distrust in institutions.” #StandUpForTheRuleLaw #WorldJusticeForum
The Chief of Justice of the Dominican Republic, @HenryMolina spoke on how to forge resiliency: “Build a judiciary that is independent, that is equal.” He emphasized the power the judiciary holds: “We can’t guarantee the individual responsibility of citizens, but we can guarantee…
Minister @Adbodnar jako wcześniejszy laureat nagrody Rule of Law Award wygłosił laudację na cześć tegorocznego laureata - Raymonda Zondo, byłego prezesa Sądu Najwyższego RPA 🇿🇦 ⚖️ Trwa World Justice Forum organizowane przez @TheWJP w Warszawie