International Bridges to Justice

Dedicated to protecting the basic legal rights of ordinary people in developing countries since 2000.

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IBJ Overview

Defining the Problem

Pre-trial Detention & Torture

Both are routine practices in over 100 countries. Watch this short video about the work we do: Architects of Change

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UN Sustainable Development Goals

UN SGD 16

IBJ is proud to be at the forefront of implementation efforts for UN SDG 16 'Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions'.

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Invest in Cambodia

Featured Campaign

Defender Resource Centers are the foundation of our programs. Watch this Skoll Foundation video about IBJ's work in Cambodia.

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IBJ News

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Press Release: International Bridges to Justice “Unlocking Grace” at the World Economic Forum’s 2019 Annual Meeting

On the closing day of the World Economic Forum’s 2019 Annual Meeting, International Bridges to Justice welcomed guests to...

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UNDEF funds IBJ’s new project in Cambodia

UNDEF Fund ensures the right to legal representation in Cambodia Geneva, Switzerland – 18 December 2018 – IBJ today...

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Idlib, Syria Roundtable Dec 2018
20 December, 2018 0

IBJ Justice Roundtables in Syria: First of its Kind

Paving the way to access to justice for the accused and women in particular Geneva, Switzerland. 18 December 2018...

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IBJ Videos

These videos capture the essence of IBJ: our mission, our roots, our impact. Click here for more IBJ videos.

Karen Tse's TED Talk

Cracking the Code

Peter Gabriel Supports IBJ

Latest Tweets

As 2018 comes to a close, we’d like to thank all of our generous supporters for a great year and wish you a Happy New Year! #justiceforALL #newyearsamemission

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We are very grateful for all of our volunteers at IBJ! Happy #InternationalVolunteerDay 💙

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Early access to a #lawyer can stop investigative torture in its tracks. Please help IBJ’s legal defenders reach prisoners hidden in the shadows. #givingtuesday2018 Give now at bit.ly/GiveIBJ! pic.twitter.com/BOzbMgeowV

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It takes a global community of courage to end investigative torture and arbitrary detention. IBJ’s legal defenders take on hundreds of cases every year to ensure #accesstojustice for the poor. Join the community this #givingtuesday2018, please #donate via bit.ly/GiveIBJ pic.twitter.com/U1xMVXHCSn

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#accesstojustice is a possibility for all of us. Nobody should be locked up without trial, or subjected to investigative torture. #donate to IBJ this #givingtuesday2018 - bit.ly/GiveIBJ

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e-Learning

Legal practitioners and defenders

Legal practitioners, defenders and others looking to directly access IBJ's library of legal education, draft curricula, defense wiki, legal templates, scorecards and other materials, please click here to proceed to IBJ's Legal Training Resource Center.

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JusticeMakers Competition

The JusticeMaker Competition supports the work of inspiring human rights defenders across the globe by providing them with $5,000 start-up grants. With support from IBJ, JusticeMaker Fellows carry out innovative projects in local communities that advance justice around the world.

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IBJ Origins

IBJ’s mission is one of hope and belief in the spirit of every human being, everywhere, regardless of circumstances. Read a message from CEO and Founder Karen Tse to learn about the founding of IBJ.

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IBJ Community

IBJ is a global community of concerned individuals working together to ensure due process rights, eliminate investigative torture and pre-trial detention. Join our community today.

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IBJ in Action

These case stories from our country programs provide a clear look into the realities of what IBJ lawyers are doing on the ground and how our work is able to bring change to real people's lives.

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Annual Reports & DocumentsView more

IBJ’s Biennial Report 2015-2016

IBJ’s Annual Report 2015-2016 “The degree of civilization in a society can be judged by entering its prisons.” Fyodor...

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JusticeMakers 2017 Announcement of New Fellows

2017 Justicemakers Competition for Prevention of Torture in Francophonie Africa International Bridges to Justice (IBJ) welcomes 10 new JusticeMakers...

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IBJ’s Biennial Report 2013-2014

IBJ’s Annual Report 2013-2014 “I can look to the thousands of people who have participated in IBJ’s innovative mission, who...

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Contact Us

International Bridges to Justice

Address - 64, rue de Monthoux, 1201 Geneva, Switzerland

Phone: +41(0) 22 731 24 41
E-mail: internationalbridges@ibj.org
Website: http://www.ibj.org

Our Mission

In recognition of the fundamental principles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, International Bridges to Justice (IBJ) is dedicated to protecting the basic legal rights of individuals in developing countries. Specifically, IBJ works to guarantee all individuals the right to competent legal representation, the right to be protected from cruel and unusual punishment, and the right to a fair trial.

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