At a time when the rule of law is weakening and justice gaps are widening, HiiL is bringing together leaders, policymakers and funders who believe in a better path forward — one where justice systems put people first and help build the foundation for peace, stability, and economic growth.
The Justice Matters Conference will be hosted at the historic Peace Palace in The Hague and livestreamed globally.
What to Expect
A full-day programme dedicated to scaling people-centred justice, including practical examples of what’s working, meaningful dialogues on the economic, social, and political impact of access to justice and an exploration of efforts to mobilise the investment and leadership needed to scale justice solutions.
The programme:
- The Justice Gap: Defining the Challenge
An opening plenary grounded in data and lived experience, exploring how justice systems are falling short and how justice gaps affect stability, well-being, and economic growth. - Why Justice Matters
A cross-sector conversation showing how justice underpins well-being, peace, trust, and inclusive growth with insights from civil society, business, and security sectors. - We Know What Works
A roadmap for implementing and scaling people-centred justice, grounded in global frameworks and national experiences, with a focus on enabling environments and identifying the critical enablers, institutional and regulatory frameworks, and financial models necessary to expand successful justice interventions. - Justice in Action
TED-style talks highlighting scalable, people-centred justice models that are strengthening governance, communities, and systems worldwide. - Scaling for Impact
A high-level discussion on overcoming barriers to scaling justice solutions from political will and institutional change to sustainable financing and long-term investment.
Meet the Speakers
You’ll hear from leaders who are shaping the future of justice, including:
- Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, former Vice President of Nigeria
- Alpha Sesay, Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Sierra Leone
- Allyson Maynard Gibson, former Attorney-General of The Bahamas
- Martha Koome, Chief Justice of Kenya (video address)
- Kees Matthijssen, Lieutenant General (ret.), Royal Dutch Army
- Iyinoluwa Aboyeji, Founding Partner, Future Africa / Flutterwave
- Tatyana Teplova, Director, SDG Policy Coherence, OECD
- Michael Stych, Co-Founder & CEO, Contend Legal
- Michael Kwizera, Director of Strategy & Partnerships, BarefootLaw
- Holly Burduja, Senior Public Sector Specialist, World Bank
- Sam Muller, Founder and former CEO of HiiL
- Udo Jude Ilo, CEO of HiiL
- And many more…
Read more about the programme and sessions in our brochure
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Join us on 🗓️ 8 May 2025
Register here to receive the livestream
Interested in attending in person in The Hague? Contact us: JusticeMatters@HiiL.org
