…at the core when designing, delivering, implementing and evaluating public policies, services and legal procedures within and beyond the justice system. It considers the perspectives and needs of specific communities, including marginalised, underserved and groups in vulnerable situations”1. In this…
…went unaddressed. This insight guided the government’s three year justice sector transformation plan, focusing on enhancing community-level access to justice. Ethiopia’s long-standing tradition of community justice has always been essential. However, with about 5 million unresolved disputes each year, formalised…
…year, with many facing multiple problems. 55% of all legal problems were resolved either partially or completely, with about 82% of those resolutions deemed fair or very fair. The most common legal problem categories experienced by Nigerians include disputes with…
…issues. Legal Registration: While applicants are not mandated to be legally registered, it is preferred. Commitment to Program Components: Applicants must commit to participating in all three program components, including physical and online training, as well as coaching sessions. Failure…
…is the need in terms of services, and how they can start linking themselves with other operators of justice. For example, community mediators, community conciliators, that actually can deal with issues and with conflicts themselves. And I think from today,…
…the next stage. Most importantly, the people-centred justice coalition is growing. With committed partners in ministries of justice, judiciaries, donor organisations, international organisations and research institutions worldwide, we are confident that legal needs, data and knowledge will grow to become…
…selected municipalities. Access to justice is a broad societal problem—55% of the population experienced at least one legal issue in the past four years, with only 47% of those having been resolved. The most common problems are related to neighbour…
…comply, for example, with basic human rights. The third big challenge is that of sustainable funding. Most of the initiatives struggle to get by and are largely dependent on the whims of donors and philanthropy. https://www.flickr.com/photos/comsec/53573737619/in/album-72177720315263434/ Rethinking the 50 %…
…a precedent as a pioneer in collecting people-centred justice data, and now is the time for action. These results can be used towards tangible measures that enhance people-centred justice – meaning access to affordable, user-friendly justice services for all. » https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5lYIMQsBiS4…
…created the Bataka Court, a court composed of ordinary citizens, based directly within communities responding to everyday legal problems. The court consists of a panel of seven elders – all well-respected individuals in the community who receive training in dispute…
In Tunisia, a significant portion of the population, approximately one-third, grapples with legal issues on an annual basis, with a notable emphasis on the severity and prevalence of work-related problems. Compounding this situation is the vulnerability of informal economy workers,…
…improve access to justice’ commenced with a video fully scripted and animated by AI setting the stage for discussions on generative AI’s role in legal practice and the potential of mobile technologies to advance SDG16. https://twitter.com/InnoJustice/status/1729811993010249812 Public Sector, startups &…
…embodies ‘’Utu’’. A term in Swahili, ‘’Utu’’ symbolises the values of respect, solidarity, self-reliance, communal responsibility and inclusiveness. These values tie together family, community, and nature. Utu is at the heart of Hon. Chief Justice Martha Koome’s vision for people-centred…
…and Kenya. These startups, having completed the 2023 Justice Accelerator programme, are now part of a community of 170+ justice startups supported by HiiL. An esteemed jury from the MENA region, West Africa, and East Africa will select three startups…
The Nuremberg Academy conducted a feasibility study together with the Hague Institute for Innovation of Law (HiiL) and in collaboration with Pontificia Universidad Javeriana in Bogota, Colombia. The study’s goal was to determine whether benchmarks for international criminal justice could…
…have been true justice champions.“ added Mr Muller. For media enquiries please contact HiiL’s Communications & PR Manager Emmy Dexel About HiiL HiiL (The Hague Institute for Innovation of Law) is a civil society organisation committed to people-centred justice. That…
…problems. They can address family, land, employment and neighbour conflicts. HiiL develops country-specific guidelines per justice problem. Also known as Treatment Guidelines, they detail ‘what works’ based on evidence and combine knowledge from the fields of psychology, communications and conflict…
…organising this universal access to justice remains a challenge. In his report, ‘Our Common Agenda’, the UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres concludes that “Many justice systems deliver only for the few”. In July 2023, he launched his new Vision on the…
…enabling environment for people-centred justice comprises elements from financial, regulatory and legal regimes. To achieve this favourable enabling environment for innovative people-centred justice, the policy brief proposes the following recommendations: Initiate networks and task forces Empower all actors in the…
…these pollsters ‘the artists’ and the cornerstone of research. They visit people where they live and take immense care in communicating our methodology while remaining sensitive and aware of participants’ needs. This human component helps understand people’s justice problems because…
…seven years left to achieve these goals, progress is alarmingly slow, and some are even regressing. For the upcoming SDG summit, the UN Secretary-General António Guterres has called for a Rescue Plan for the Planet involving real commitments to help…
…other stakeholders to achieve this.” See the blog by HiiL CEO Sam Muller for more information on this high-ambition coalition that has come together to commit to closing the justice gap by 2030. Learn more about our work in Niger…
Billions of individuals grapple with justice problems, yet nearly half cannot find a resolution. Alarming evidence indicates that climate change will multiply these problems and exacerbate their severity. While comprehensive data is still scarce, acknowledging and understanding how climate change…
…Association, Mr. Hatem Mziou, the Dean of the Bar Association, was present to solidify the partnership. His presence underscored the importance and commitment of the Tunisian legal community in promoting innovation and improving access to justice. The power of collaboration:…
…and HiiL. 2 These include, besides the organisations referred to above: World Bank, ABA, Helsinki University Rule of Law Center, and Terre de Hommes. 3 See Good Practices and Commitments on People Centred Justice, June 2023, at https://cic.nyu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/JAC-Good-Practices-and-Commitments-on-People-Centered-Justice-June-2023.pdf 4 https://dnp-sjg-nj.shinyapps.io/Indicadores_nj_2020/…
…Group. https://twitter.com/InnoJustice/status/1667210490664165376?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw An afternoon dialogue examined lessons from the recently submitted National Growth Fund proposal. Participants discussed three key points: first, recognising the data that shows people want to move past conflict. Second, mapping out effective and professional ways the…
…Nigeria. Malipo Circles Limited | Money MALIPO is a platform designed to streamline governance, as well as conflict resolution by ensuring compliance with rules and regulations when managing funds within groups. It also facilitates social commerce and fosters meaningful interactions…
…ministries of justice of Niger and Burkina Faso, we completed two new national Justice Needs and Satisfaction surveys. In Nigeria, we worked with Kaduna State’s justice leaders to develop and share their commitments to realise innovative, affordable and responsive justice…
…Family issues such as divorce and inheritance Complicated registration, contracts and compliance for small businesses Neighbour disputes about noise, damages, property access and rent collection Solution Examples Claiming platforms for government entitlements/social security Platforms preventing fraud via KYC, identity management…
…problem in the past year, with many facing multiple problems. 55% of all legal problems were resolved either partially or completely, with about 82% of those resolutions deemed fair or very fair. The most common legal problem categories experienced by…
…Committee of the Innovating Justice Fund shares: “We are thrilled to support Haqdarshak and their unique approach to deliver people-centred justice to low-income rural and urban communities.” According to Bernadette Blom, managing partner at FOUNT, this investment “.. will enable…
Guidelines have immense potential in realising people-centred justice – that is justice which prioritises people’s most pressing legal needs and the outcomes they seek. HiiL develops country-specific guidelines per justice problem. In Ogun State, together with an expert committee, we…
An outcomes-based approach will increase access to high-quality justice. Our latest policy brief advises justice sector leaders on 8 general justice outcomes and how to shift the focus from institutions to people when defining and monitoring outcomes. Outcomes are a…
…is common wisdom that some pathways to solutions are more effective than others. Knowledge about what “generally” works is a crucial ingredient for an effective and people-centred justice system which aims to provide access to justice for all. In this…
Allyson Maynard Gibson KC and Sam Muller1 Democracy and rule of law are under threat at a time when the world faces unprecedented challenges. This week a large group of states and organisations are coming together at the Summit of…
HiiL operates globally in half a dozen countries and counting. We’re also committed to people-centred justice at home in the Netherlands. Together with a consortium of partners, we are investing in research and evidence-based practice to reform and strengthen conflict…
…is by adopting alternative funding arrangements like involving private players via public-private partnerships, procurement, or via complete privatisation. Promoting competition and avoiding monopolies in service provision, and deregulation can also help in this effort. To illustrate, Utah, Arizona and a…
…23% of all legal problems are completely or partially resolved but only half of those resolutions are assessed as being fair. The four most common categories of legal problems affecting Tunisians are related to neighbour relations, money disputes, issues around…
…reshaping the justice sector,” said Iran Huffels, the Accelerator’s Programme Manager. You can watch and re-watch the full event recording on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v7wPrUCrCIc Watch the recording of Demo Day 2023 HiiL’s Justice Accelerator Scaling Gamechangers is one of…
…our commitment to the financial sustainability potential of these interventions that drives our support to justice startups in the Justice Accelerator programme. Startups are a key driver in closing the justice gap. They come up with breakthrough ideas and implement…
…lives. We see this ‘people-centred justice’ approach taking root around the world. From Nigeria to Kenya and from Tunisia to Colombia, the systemic and integrated approach to justice involves five components: gathering and working from data, promoting evidence-based practice, creating…
Beginning with a focus on a particularly intractable legal problem – intimate partner violence (IPV) – we carried out qualitative research that identified 21 outcomes that survivors of IPV across three different counties typically seek. Our next challenge was to…
…survivors seek and achieve. If over time, justice practitioners begin working across disciplines to achieve a shared set of outcomes for IPV survivors in their community, we believe that a more responsive, holistic, and effective justice system will begin to…
…economy. Coming together as justice leaders is a critical step, they concluded: “[at] its core, delivering justice involves interactions between people who commit themselves to making people-first choices”. People-centred justice programming seeks to focus on outcomes. What does that mean?…
…factors can help reimagine how justice gets delivered? Over the years, HiiL has identified characteristics and service delivery models that contribute to justice innovation. This series of three policy briefs examine Community Justice Services, User-friendly Contracts, and One-Stop-Shop Dispute Resolution…
…is common wisdom that some pathways to solutions are more effective than others. Knowledge about what “generally” works is a crucial ingredient for an effective and people-centred justice system which aims to provide access to justice for all. In this…
By Sam Muller and Theresa Smout The Secretary General of the Commonwealth Secretariat, Rt. Hon. Baroness Scotland, made it simple in her opening words: we need justice transformation. Her words were heeded by the Commonwealth Law Ministers who met in…
…in Syria and that putting differences aside to achieve one common goal is possible. The next chapter of their journey This group will continue its journey to help solve the justice issues most affecting Syrians. And with a commitment to…
…of Judges and Lawyers Ms. Swati Mehta, Program Director Justice for All, Pathfinders for Justice Mr. Sam Muller, CEO of HiiL This special event was held in honour of, and farewell to, the Special Rapporteur who completed his mandate at…
…point but by no means comprehensive given the complexity of challenges,” said Ijeoma Nwafor, HiiL’s Transformation Country Representative in Nigeria. “Even so, it is a clear reflection of the stakeholders’ unequivocal commitment to the people of Kaduna State.” Said one…
The Hague Institute for Innovation of Law (HiiL) invites relevant companies and /or individuals to submit a quotation to support us in developing sustainable finance models on access to justice at the community level for 4 months (November 2022 to…
…gap. As described in the Trend Report, PCJP consists of five core components: Gathering data on people’s justice needs and experiences; Promoting evidence-based practice; Scaling innovations and service delivery models; Creating an enabling environment to sustain the results; and Strengthening…
HiiL expresses concern regarding the second coup d’etat that has taken place on 30 September 2022. This comes at a time when Burkinabe are seeking a more responsive justice system. HiiL has worked closely with partners in Burkina Faso and…
…second focused on refugees and host communities. Until the latest coup, the justice minister recognised access to justice services as an integral policy for improving security. “There is a large demand for justice overall, and access to basic services specifically…
A new study sheds light on the justice journeys, concerns and opportunities for a nationwide people-centred justice programme. Update: 6 October 2022 HiiL expresses concern regarding the second coup d’etat that has taken place on 30 September 2022. This comes…
As we mark the International Day of Peace, we see that more than ever, people and businesses are asking justice systems to be better. They see that they are not delivering enough and that not enough is being invested in…
Request for Proposal: political-economy analysis in Nigeria (re-advertised) The Hague Institute for Innovation of Law (HiiL) invites relevant companies and /or individuals to submit a proposal for conducting a political economy analysis (PEA) on access to justice at the community…
…that really work and how to share best practices. We came together to work on gamechanging delivery models that scale effective justice innovations to as many people as possible. And we met more often with partners and stakeholders committed to…
…communication in a secure central repository that is accessible to all relevant stakeholders. Currently, E-arbitrator is focused on disputes between cross-border traders in the East African Community. Nigeria Gender mobile initiative Country/ Region: Nigeria| Justice problem addressed: Gender-based violence Gender…
…stories and the lives that injustice affects. At the same time, you can’t get stuck in that. You’ve got to make it something that somebody who works on policy or strategy can actually work with. » Read: https://www.economist.com/international/2022/06/07/the-pandemic-has-accelerated-a-global-decline-in-the-rule-of-law Read: https://www.businessinsider.com/hague-institute-innovation-law-user-friendly-justice-2022-5…
…outcomes. Only then family justice can play an instrumental role in people’s lives, especially those of children. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bTC-8LmLxyA&t=7s The catalogue combines practice-based evidence (experiences from practitioners across Uganda) and evidence-based practice (recommended interventions from internationally conducted studies). It is a…
…within the community Achieving harmony within the community is closely related to, but not that same as, repairing relational harm. This outcome was added to reflect the reality that it is possible for the relationships between parties to a conflict…
…to be factored in at all levels. We emerge from the World Justice Forum with a fortified determination to breathe more life into SDG16+ and with a renewed commitment to tackle ‘our common agenda’ collaboratively across diverse sectors for change. …
…gesproken over de mogelijkheden voor implementatie, de benodigde aanloopinvesteringen en verdere afstemming binnen de rechtspleging. De buurtvredevoorziening wordt toegelicht in het rapport dat hierboven is te downloaden. Tevens is een korte versie (samenvatting) beschikbaar. Photo: kristof lauwers / Shutterstock.com…
The Hague — FOUNT and HiiL announce the launch of the Innovating Justice Fund: a first-of-its-kind fund with a unique focus on SDG 16: equal access to justice for all. We are currently deploying for our first investments, as we…
…justice gap. The Forum will feature public officials and business leaders from all over the world including UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet, Microsoft President Brad Smith, European Commission Vice President Věra Jourová and Chair Mo Ibrahim from…
…and improve access to justice.” Indeed, as one participant commented, “the risk of doing nothing is greater than taking action.” The Justice Dialogue laid a foundation for continuing the promise of people-centred justice. Looking ahead, discussions on what components and…
…HiiL. Community Justice Services Community justice services seem to be an indispensable element of a justice system that provides equal access to justice for all. Gradually, policymakers are discovering how to scale the programmes at regional and country levels. This…
Photo by: Sora Shimazaki from Pexels In his report “Our Common Agenda,” the United Nations secretary-general refers to an “ever deeper crisis of trust” and a “frayed social contract.” The 12,000 leaders that the World Economic Forum surveyed for “The Global Risks Report…
…legal problems are completely or partially resolved but only half of those resolutions are assessed as being fair. The four most common categories of legal problems affecting Tunisians are related to neighbour relations, money disputes, issues around public services, and…
This International Women’s Day, HiiL celebrates the brave and innovative women committed to a diverse, equitable and inclusive world. This is a world free of bias, stereotypes and discrimination. And a world where difference is valued and celebrated. This year,…
HiiL strongly condemns the armed attack of Russian forces on Ukraine, which is in flagrant violation of international law. As part of its justification, the Russian political leadership invokes an idea of justice that we at HiiL do not understand…
Each year, HiiL welcomes a selected number of startups to compete in the annual Innovating Justice Challenge. This flagship programme of our Global Justice Accelerator culminated with Demo Day on 16 February 2022. Sixteen startups representing seven countries from Africa,…
…tackling the challenges facing the world as the UN turns 75, seen against the backdrop of the 2030 SDG Agenda. In his report, Our Common Agenda, António Guterres notes that he is picking up an ‘ever deeper crisis of trust’…
Come January and the Forum team at HiiL is abuzz with the preparations for our flagship event ‘The Innovating Justice Forum (IJF)’. The Forum, since 2010, has been an annual meeting ground for justice leaders, innovators, practitioners, academicians and members…
…and the Middle East to showcase their justice innovations at Demo Day 2022 on February 16th. The flagship event featuring investors, entrepreneurs, and the wider justice innovation community will conclude an impactful 2021 Innovating Justice Challenge which launched back in…
…user-friendly justice. Identify key innovations and game-changing services that can support and deliver justice to rural communities and vulnerable citizens in Kaduna State. Support SDG16 and signal to the global justice community that Kaduna (and Nigeria more broadly) stands by…
…cannot be bridged by one organisation or agency alone. It is the responsibility of the global justice community to come together to develop the right solutions that work for people. This means creating and supporting accessible and affordable services that…
Read related policy briefs: https://www.hiil.org/projects/community-justice-services-policy-brief-2022-01/ https://www.hiil.org/projects/one-stop-shop-dispute-resolution-policy-brief-2022-02/ https://www.hiil.org/projects/user-friendly-contracts-policy-brief-2022-03/ — Justice services from the private sector, public sector (and third sector) have the potential to prevent and resolve the most pressing justice issues. Termed by HiiL as Gamechangers, these innovative services and…
…of institutions to deliver justice that is people-centred? In this report, we develop an international and comparative overview of justice innovations with a focus on government-centred technology innovations for improving the rule of law and access to justice. Through interviews…
Ijeoma A. Nwafor at the Kaduna Justice Transformation Forum How do we communicate to critical stakeholders in a country that the legal infrastructure, processes and outcomes are not reaching the majority of the people? How do encourage buy-in on making…
…implementing national people-centred justice programmes. In September 2021, the UN Secretary-General presented his agenda for the tremendous challenges the world is facing as the UN celebrates its 75 anniversary. In his report ‘Our Common Agenda,’ António Guterres makes two important…
…next for you? « We have launched an Empowering Community Paralegal programme in which we train community paralegals about the “admin after death” process. The aim is for them to be able to help their community Clients by providing guidance…
…citizens remain stuck or unsatisfied. Only 2 obtain a court-like decision. Agreement is the most common way to resolve problems. 48 walk the road to resolution mostly by themselves using the internet or booklets for information, and receiving some help…
…justice innovations. Help is provided directly to those who need it, with solutions tailored to their needs. Inspiring stories: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7a5k92a-F_g Meet Grace, the founder of Luma Law. Luma Law is one of the justice innovations we accelerated through HiiL Innovation…
…will launch online interactive dashboards that will allow greater transparency and interactive modelling of the data. Read the report: Justice Needs and Satisfaction in the US Watch the complete webinar: US Justice Needs Study: 10,000 Voices. https://player.vimeo.com/video/596726562?h=581a0951bc Watch the complete…
…related to their building to assure transparency, in addition to access to common laws ,regulations and procedures related to buildings and neighborhood, and an organized way for communication between tenants. Overview of the 2021 cohort composition The figures below provide…
…and community,” Theresa continued. “These results could not have been possible without the commitment of innovators, sub-grantees, expert guidance, and generous funding from the EU. » Led by a Stakeholder Team of Syrians representing different perspectives, backgrounds, areas of expertise,…
…ongoing everyday justice needs. Since 2018, the Syria Justice Innovation Process (SJIP) has gathered knowledge on daily legal problems facing the people of Syria. In this time, and with the support and expertise of committed justice practitioners, SJIP has produced…
De inzet van het strafrecht is belangrijk voor een veilige, vreedzame en rechtvaardige samenleving. Dit vraagt om effectieve interventies met een duurzaam resultaat zodat herhaling wordt voorkomen. Op dit moment slagen de organisaties werkzaam in de strafrechtketen daar – ondanks…
…personal and collective responsibility for follow-up and implementation,” said Attorney General Adeniran. “With this strategy, Ogun State renews its commitment to the global community striving to achieve Sustainable Development Goal, target 16.3: equal access to justice for all by 2030.”…
For decades, Ogun State has been a place of interest for investors to set up and conduct business. As a satellite state of Lagos – Nigeria’s largest commercial hub – Ogun State plays an important role in the economic and…
…rent conditions with their landlord agreements on ownership, registration and use of land contracts, fraud protection and compliance for their small business. The Innovating Justice Challenge selects the most promising justice innovations for the HiiL Justice Accelerator programme. Between 15…
…sustainable – Are led by committed founders and a dedicated team Selection timeline To submit an application, please visit www.hiil.org/innovating-justice-challenge. The Call for Applications closes at 23:59 CET on 30 April 2021. SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION About HiiL HiiL (The Hague…
“A challenged world is an alert world and from challenge comes change. So let’s all choose to challenge.” Women transform our lives every day and in all places. For HiiL, one example of this transformation involves Information Technology (IT). As…
…resolution rate among men is lower than women — 16% of men stated that their problems are not resolved, as compared to 9% of women. A higher percentage of youth (11%) aged 25-39 report complete resolution of the legal problem…
…the ensuing economic crisis have exposed justice sector inadequacies in societies around the globe. Improving access to justice and increasing the delivery of justice services demands a shift in thinking. As countries and the global community emerge from the pandemic,…
…justice gap will require coordination and support from international organisations such as the UN. Simultaneously, however, the public sector, entrepreneurs, and civic society have initiated approaches and responsive solutions to address their respective communities’ needs. These efforts have been significant…
…problems occurring in the country, 5.2 million remain unresolved or perceived as unfairly resolved. “Legal problems in Ethiopia are relatively low compared to other countries in Sub-Saharan Africa,” said Dr. Martin Gramatikov, director Measuring Justice at HiiL. “That said, however,…
…justice in local communities. The Red Hook Community Justice Centre is one such example. It offers unconventional programmes such as community restitution projects and short-term psychoeducational groups to address needs of offenders, victims, and the community. It tackles cases related…
…new integration of our survey data with administrative and social media sources which offers one of the most uniquely comprehensive understanding of justice from multiple perspectives. Stories from thousands of people map out the complex navigation of how people seek…
…legal problems are very serious, impactful, and costly. Findings suggest that the most common problems are related to disputes with suppliers and clients (23%), business premises (17%) or corporate fraud (15%). Impact on daily business The most common consequence of…
…serious, impactful, and costly. Findings suggest that the most common problems are related to disputes with suppliers and clients (23%), business premises (17%), or corporate fraud (15%). Covid-19 pandemic In Ukraine, mSMEs foresee primarily three types of problems to increase…
…a bigger, multiyear project commissioned by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of The Netherlands. Other reports in this programme include: Ukraine, Tunisia, Jordan, Lebanon, Bangladesh, and Morocco. Data is now available in the Justice Dashboard. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uuZGcTk29Ic…
…access to justice with the bottom-up data from our survey. This allows the formulation of clear goals and innovation strategies based on solid evidence of the needs of the citizens. Making user-friendly justice an achievable reality. https://youtu.be/h7i2ajJuBg4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPsrb8mDPsI…
…and Satisfaction Survey project in Ethiopia. We work closely with our partners from the Federal Office of the Attorney General and the Justice and Legal System Research and Training Institute. The study results will be published here and at www.justice-dashbaord.hiil.org…
…and SDG 16.3. An additional element to the project is to focus on the transfer of knowledge and capacity building among the judiciary. This way, the country can easily measure its progress with access to justice in the future. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Au3UKJmF00…
…growth, development, etc. We expect transparency, clear communication, so we know how to better support the startups. For example, if it turns out that the startup is not going to work out, we can help you to pivot, or come…
The Innovating Justice Challenge 2021 is open! GROW YOUR GAME-CHANGING JUSTICE INNOVATION INTO AN IMPACTFUL BUSINESS The Innovating Justice Challenge invited all startups that are transforming the justice sector to become part of our 2021 Accelerator cohort. Since 2011, we…
…on ownership, registration and use of land contracts, fraud protection and compliance for their small business. We are especially interested in startups that work on what we’ve identified as potential gamechangers. To apply your startup needs to have a service…
…millions, pas en centaines. Par le biais de notre programme, nous visons une croissance stable et forte. Nous voulons qu’elles touchent et aident le plus de personnes possible. Liste des innovations en matière de justice que nous soutenons https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VTHHSEw7vDE…
…Nous intervenons actuellement dans 14 pays, et plus particulièrement en Afrique et au Moyen-Orient. Parcourez les projets et les publications Une programmation de la justice axée sur les personnes Cinq éléments fondamentaux composent les programmes de justice axés sur les…
…aim for meaningful outcomes that improve lives, making justice a tool for poverty reduction and social inclusion. Ethiopia’s journey towards people-centred justice septembre 25, 2024 Ethiopia is integrating traditional and modern justice systems through Community Justice Centres (CJCs), enhancing local…
…expect transparency, clear communication, so we know how to better support the startups. For example, if it turns out that the startup is not going to work out, we can help you to pivot, or come up with new ideas…
…justice researchers suggests justice can be delivered with great benefits to meeting the outcomes that people seek. Effective justice services for all strengthen relationships between people and communities and help contribute to economic growth. Delivering justice is mostly a matter…
In our transformation work, we bring together justice decision makers, innovators and users, ideas for change, and knowledge on people’s justice needs and the legal solutions that work for them. Together with the computer engineers and web developers of PNGK,…
This article was first published as a Blog at www.reospartners.com! New approaches are needed to close the gap in global access to justice. This is something that global leaders committed to by adopting Agenda 2030—in particular Sustainable Development Goal 16.3:…
…and Satisfaction Survey project in Ethiopia. We work closely with our partners from the Federal Office of the Attorney General and the Justice and Legal System Research and Training Institute. The study results will be published here and at www.justice-dashbaord.hiil.org…
…world-renown accelerator, Y-Combinator. “When funding priorities for donors change, there is a critical need to continue sustaining the community,” says Dmitry Foremnyi, HiiL’s Innovating Justice agent in Ukraine. “That is vital to keep up knowledge exchange as well as other…
…vital automated legal documents, completely free of charge. What prompts such a radical new way of doing business? JusDraft was initially developed in response to HiIL’s Innovating Justice Challenge in early 2018 by Epoq Legal. JusDraft is a real-time online…
…out our justice innovation portfolio. Curious? That is what we hoped for. To submit an application, please visit www.hiil.org/justinnovate. Remember! Applications closes at midnight Central European Time on 15 August 2019. Questions from the media: communications@hiil.org or erwin.tuil@hiil.org Other questions:…
…example. JusticeBot provides real-time online legal procedure information on land problems to Ugandan people through common chatting platforms like Facebook, Messenger or even WhatsApp. Rather than just sharing updates with connections, Justice Bot responds to queries and stories to recommend…
…The beneficiaries of the justice innovators we find are very mixed. Some focus on the justice needs of children, others support the work of community paralegals (or barefoot lawyers), and still others support new businesses register. We want to make…
…Forum 2019? Check out our blog. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3wZbX_M5wAM The after-movie of the 2019 Innovating Justice Forum Be part of the movement Share your passion for user friendly justice – (justice that is affordable, accessible and easy to understand, justice that works)…
…that my husband has this right – he legally did not abduct her. I tried calling him and my mother in law several times but they both refuse to answer. A lawyer then advised me to file a complaint denouncing…
…will do the same. These are many committed groups. Together, they make up a committed global movement. The question now is not what should be done, it’s of doing what’s in front of us. This article is originally published on Slaw.com….
…for action and investment in equal access to justice for all? What strategy is needed for financing equal access to justice for all? Establishing what works. What strategies, tools and approaches will increase access to justice? Taking action. What commitments…
Globally, innovation trends are encouraging, enabling a breakthrough Online platforms are a promising way to support the supply of fair solutions at scale. Practical, local legal services do what works to build bridges and settle conflicts in communities. Judges are…
…access to justice with the bottom-up data from our survey. This allows the formulation of clear goals and innovation strategies based on solid evidence of the needs of the citizens. Making user-friendly justice an achievable reality. https://youtu.be/h7i2ajJuBg4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPsrb8mDPsI…
…I could barely follow. He had stood up to the police over a minor occurrence involving his car. They had come to his house. Arrested two family members – including young boy. Frank was well embedded in his community so…
…better yet, start innovating yourself and be part of the global movement of justice innovation. Check out the highlights from these events on our Facebook page! Or get a sneak peek on what goes on our #JustInnovate Conference below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ycDUOmuE5VM…
…party directly. Sometimes they involved friends and family as well. Resolution usually happens outside of courts and without lawyers. Regarding resolution, only four out of ten processes reach complete resolution. The majority of Nigerians do not get a fair resolution,…
…needed. A programme lead by entrepreneur Nandan Nilekani issues ID’s based on iris scans to 20 million Indian residents each month. Legalzoom.com has a profitable business in legal documents online. Legal expenses insurance companies solve a great number of conflicts…
…for those interested in thinking about and experimenting with justice innovation. » Purchase the book: Through bol.com and selexyz.nl and any other book store affiliated with CB Logistics. Through Amazon.com and Amazon.co.uk. Please note: Canada has restricted the shipment…
…justice institutions. She commissioned studies on the restatement of customary law and the justice needs survey of vulnerable and marginalised communities. She undertook a comprehensive review of the Justice of the Peace (JP) institution to make them more accountable, representative…
…and SDG 16.3. An additional element to the project is to focus on the transfer of knowledge and capacity building among the judiciary. This way, the country can easily measure its progress with access to justice in the future. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Au3UKJmF00…
…from taking action due to pessimism about the outcome. The resolution rate in 2024 shows improvement, with 55% of problems partially or completely resolved, compared to 48% in 2020. Despite this progress, many issues are still addressed outside the formal…
…work in 14 countries, with a special focus on Africa and the Middle East. Browse projects and publications People-centred justice programming There are five core elements of HiiL’s people-centred justice programmes. Each of the five components has been tried and…
…soon on these events at www.innovatingjustice.com but you can already block off the dates: Johannesburg – 4 September, Sandton Convention Centre Kyiv – 27 September, 1991 Civic Tech Centre Lagos – 21 September, Landmark Centre Nairobi – 21 September, iHub…
…systems should aim for meaningful outcomes that improve lives, making justice a tool for poverty reduction and social inclusion. Ethiopia’s journey towards people-centred justice septembre 25, 2024 Ethiopia is integrating traditional and modern justice systems through Community Justice Centres (CJCs),…
…and the overall infrastructure was established, between HiiL and the Technical Commission. The commission was comprised of the Ministry of Justice, CPS, DNAJ, INSTAT and the Ministry of Human Rights. Another partner includes Deme So, who recruited 90 interviewers to…
…leaders invited to speak at PINC.19 conference. In this occasion, Sam asked how lady Justice is doing and expressed the need for a global effort to boost legal innovation as a way to make justice more accessible for all. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7seNlqbxyd4&t=1176s…
…The Hague Institute for Innovation of Law (HiiL), helping to find and support entrepreneurs who are working to improve access to justice in Southern Africa. HiiL’s current Innovating Justice Challenge closes at the end of May: www.innovatingjustice.com The original post: http://www.techfestconf.com/legal/sa/blog/blog/why-the-pace-of-justice-innovation-has-to-speed-up-in-sa/….
…The report also provides insights into how many Syrian refugees want to return to Syria, what they expect their most urgent justice needs to be, and what kind of compensation the government should provide for them. It is still unclear…
…academia, and more, this is an event not to be missed. Our all day event includes workshops, keynote speeches, info sessions, as well as networking afterwards! Tickets and more information can be found on our website www.innovatingjusticeforum.com. Download the programme….
…scaled up, sustainable, industry-wide approach. There are very few examples of industry collective bargaining agreements within key garment and textile sourcing countries. This is why retailers & brands, trade unions and manufacturers are working towards this goal. www.actonlivingwages.com ACT factsheet…
…and thanks Nuffic for its support of a crucial programme at a critical time for Barefoot Law. For more information about the HiiL Justice Accelerator, visit www.innovatingjustice.com. To connect with our Ugandan justice innovation programmes, contact Nathalie Dijkman at nathalie.dijkman@hiil.org….
…All you need to do is tell us about your passion for justice and innovation here, and you could be attending this exciting event! The deadline is November 30th. More information can be found on the Forum website – www.innovatingjusticeforum.com…
…entrepreneurship with farming, a myriad of issues will hopefully be addressed, and L4F is off to a promising start already. For more information on Lawyers 4 Farmers, visit www.lawyers4farmers.com, and www.innovatingjustice.com for more innovations supported by HiiL’s Justice Accelerator Team….
…brighter if emerging economies, like Uganda, were to benefit from this new generation of visionary tech-driven justice leaders? Watch the documentary below, and be sure to follow us on Facebook and Twitter for HiiL updates! Visit www.innovatingjustice.com for more information on HiiL’s justice innovation initiatives. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VTHHSEw7vDE…
…by residents. A full and comprehensive report will be published within the next few weeks here. HiiL is grateful for all the valuable feedback it has received from the experts who attended the session. This helps us to finalise the…
…NGOs, international organisations, corporations, civil society, IT developers, and all other justice enthusiasts! Why: To discover what innovation in the justice sector means in practice, to build partnerships and to network with a world of creative minds. #JustInnovate16 innovatingjusticeforum@hiil.org www.innovatingjustice.com…
…programme exists to introduce entrepreneurs to startup basics from finance to impact assessment. The HiiL Justice Accelerator is a yearly competition. Next year’s call for entries will take place between March and July 2016. More information is available at www.innovatingjustice.com….
…citizens for a long period, the members of the Justice Leadership Group have come together to support others who have accepted the task and the challenge of serving justice in their societies. What they share is first-hand experience with leading…
…their innovation to compete for the Innovating Justice Awards 2015! Confirmed speakers include Legal Zoom Co-Founder Edward Hartman, Rwandan Former Minister of Justice Tharcisse Karugarama, Director of the Institute for Human Rights and Business John Morrison, Executive Director of Justice…
…judge she had to deal with many of the issues highlighted in the dashboard demo. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tAv38xLxodY&t=32s Some issues include family issues and problems related to obtaining birth certificates for children. Also, many Malians do not actively resolve their justice problems,…
…the interaction with the law revolves around fair resolution of disputes with providers of services, public authorities, employers, neighbors and family members. These issues, however, dwarf in comparison with the justice problems of the hundreds of thousands of people who…
…needs to constantly gauge his/her moral compass against the realities that are being faced and decide which compromise is acceptable to get to the desired result. The Justice Leadership Group that we have launched last week has 7 leaders who…
…to be part of the setting up this important body. » “The justice leaders have various backgrounds,” says Christiaan Rebergen, director-general International Cooperation of the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs. “But the challenges they face often are very much comparable….
…on wages possible and promises to help avoid labour unrest. WageIndicator Living Wage features a comparison of wages and living wages throughout the supply chain for the first time. Follow them on Twitter @WageIndicator! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PIQgfadO96M Project JUST Supply chain transparency…
…increase in the percentage of compliance is associated with an increase in the rule of law indicator. Of course, there are notable exceptions. Ethiopia, for example, reports a high compliance rate of 96% but has the lowest score on effective…
…the justice sector. Not much work is being done to stimulate entrepreneurship in that area. Why? Over the past three years HiiL has mapped more than 150 justice innovators, globally. Their incredible work is showcased and categorised on www.innovatingjustice.com. Through…
At HiiL, we partner with the Dutch Legal Aid Board and Modria (with support of the Dutch Ministry of Security and Justice) to develop an access to justice platform that builds on www.rechtwijzer.nl. This application offers legal diagnosis and triage,…
…the Global Agenda Council community on new modes of governance, more fitting to meet the complex challenges of the day and the changing demands of citizens. Interesting work is being done to use complexity theory, design theory, and big data…
…great ideas have appeared on innovatingjustice.com since 2011 and it’s almost time to fire the starting pistol for this year’s round. Have you got an innovate idea which might improve fairness? Do you know of an innovation which is already…
…of our 2011 Law of the Future Conference participants shared their visions in video messages. View the videos at: www.youtube.com/hiilthehague Most of the 2011 Law of the Future Conference presentations can now be found online. Check the presentations at: www.slideshare.net/HiiL…