Verónica Quiroga fights for women’s rights in Bolivian prisons
2011 JusticeMaker Verónica Marisol Quiroga Pando fights discrimination that female detainees face in Bolivian prisons. She also provides legal...
IBJ fostering understanding of the legal guarantees of the accused
On the 26th of October, a number of key criminal justice stakeholders such as lawyers, judges and police officers...
Sanjeewa Liyanage at Beijing Normal University: Can We End Torture in the 21st Century? Yes We Can!
November 9, Beijing Normal University, Beijing, China – After attending the IBJ China staff retreat in Beijing, IBJ’s International...
Me, Us, and Now: Community Building, Challenges, and Hope for IBJ, China
On November 7, International Bridges to Justice (IBJ) brought together China’s three Defender Resource Centers in Beijing for a...
His words against mine, with nothing more, were enough to send me to prison
In Burundi, women who’ve been accused of crime can be forced to endure horrific conditions of incarceration, even without...
Justine Saidi successfully represents juveniles in the DRC
2011 JusticeMaker Justine Saidi's legal representation of juveniles has resulted in numerous successful outcomes. Thanks to Justine's diligence and...
Early Access to a Lawyer and the Prevention of Torture as an Investigative Tool
Cambodia ratified the UN Convention Against Torture over 18 years ago. Torture, however, remains the simplest and cheapest mechanism...
IBJ bridging the gap between the law and reality for minors accused of crime in Burundi
The civil war which occurred in Burundi in 1993 left a negative impact on different aspects of the social...
IBJ eLearning Surveys Held for Lawyers and Students
As part of the first public event held in IBJ’s new Beijing office, the National Defender Resource Center ran...
Important Developments in Defending the Disadvantaged – Legal Training Workshop in Shandong Province
On September 17, IBJ’s Southeast Defender Resource Center coordinated a training with the Rizhao Legal Aid Center of Lanshan’s...