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A Global Impact

International Bridges to Justice is a global leader in changing access to justice systems, with an impact that spans more than 20 years. Every day, in countries around the world, hundreds of thousands of people are arbitrarily detained, tortured, and denied access to counsel. This problem can be solved by ensuring the protection of vulnerable defendants through prompt access to lawyers in police stations, prisons and courtrooms.

With more than 30,000 legal advocates, IBJ rescues people trapped in failing justice systems at the local level, improves public justice at the national level, and leads a movement for legal rights globally.

With our IBJ JusticeHub digital platform , and our Lawyer2Lawyer Program we are strengthening this global collaboration to achieve ever greater impact. We have over 90 working groups that need help and are looking for collaborators. Please see our Priority JusticeHub projects, so that we can make a difference together.

COVID-19 is also a crisis for Global Justice

Our COVID-19 first responders are working with ministries of justice, bar associations and prisons to ensure access to justice during the pandemic.

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Implementation of SDG 16 and the rule of law

IBJ is proud to be at the forefront of efforts to implement UN SDG 16 "Peace, Justice and Effective Institutions", helping to promote the rule of law.

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Advocate Resources and Best Practices

Our DefenseWiki and library of law, draft programs, legal models, assessment tools and other documents for advocates around the world.

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Join our global network and its mission

The IBJ community spans the globe and shares best practices to ensure due process rights and eliminate torture in investigation and pretrial detention. Join us.

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Build a movement

These videos capture the essence of IBJ's mission, roots and impact on the ground.

Karen Tse's TED talk. A JusticeMaker revolution.

Cracking the Code for Access to Justice

Architects of Change for human rights

Peter Gabriel sings his support for IBJ

IBJ News

17 November, 2022 0

28 wrongfully detained prisoners in the DRC freed

28 wrongfully detained prisoners in the DRC freed 28 wrongfully detained prisoners in the DRC freed In the Democratic...

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28 March, 2022 0

Young boy finds justice after being detained without legal representation

In northern Cambodia, a 16-year-old boy was collecting scrap metal. Earning less than $50 a month with this work,...

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5 August, 2021 0

Empowering lawyers to effectively uphold the rights of the accused in Indonesia

In early July, IBJ Indonesia hosted their first Criminal Defense Skills Training Workshop in partnership with local NGO, LBH...

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12 April, 2021 0

5,255 of Burundi’s Prison Population Due for Immediate Release Thanks to March 5th Presidential Pardon

In an unprecedented move, on March 5, 2021, the President of Burundi, HE. Evariste Ndayishimiye signed a decree pardoning...

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Meet Carine Oupoh! Carine is one of our many accom Meet Carine Oupoh! Carine is one of our many accomplished JutsiceMakers. Her work is based in the Ivory Coast. Where there is a JusticeMaker, there is hope. #ibj #accesstojustice #hope #humanrights
Meet Thérèse Donu! Thérèse is one of our many Meet Thérèse Donu! Thérèse is one of our many accomplished JusticeMakers. Her work is based in Togo. Where there is a JusticeMaker, there is hope. #ibj #accesstojustice #hope #humanrights
Here is an introduction of what our IBJ JusticeMak Here is an introduction of what our IBJ JusticeMakers do! Over the following weeks, we will introduce some of our accomplished JusticeMakers. Where there is a JusticeMaker, there is hope. #ibj #accesstojustice #hope #humanrights
To commemorate Children's Day this year, we take a To commemorate Children's Day this year, we take a stand against the maltreatment of children in prison. #childrensday #ibj #accesstojustice #hope #humanrights
Across our country programs, we seek to free child Across our country programs, we seek to free children trapped in broken justice systems. #ibj #accesstojustice #hope #humanrights
These courageous defenders are committed to guaran These courageous defenders are committed to guaranteeing due process rights in Burundi. #ibj #accesstojustice #hope #humanrights#ibj #accesstojustice #hope #humanrights
IBJ's mission is to protect the world's most vulne IBJ's mission is to protect the world's most vulnerable. #ibj #accesstojustice #hope #humanrights
Prisoners are humans too and should be treated as Prisoners are humans too and should be treated as such. #ibj #accesstojustice #hope #humanrights
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The prison population in Cambodia has reached an u The prison population in Cambodia has reached an unsustainable level, now the 5th worst in the world in terms of overcrowding. #humanrights #hope #accesstojustice #ibj
We believe children should be free to make harmles We believe children should be free to make harmless mistakes. #ibj #accesstojustice #hope #humanrights
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IBJ rescues children trapped in failing justice sy IBJ rescues children trapped in failing justice systems at the local level. #accesstojustice #humanrights #ibj #children
No child deserves to be lost and afraid in a legal No child deserves to be lost and afraid in a legal system. #ibj #freechildprisoners #accesstojustice
Incarceration has devastating consequences for the Incarceration has devastating consequences for the education and mental health of children. IBJ’s work is fundamental to protect youth in conflict with the law. #freetheyouth #accesstojustice
To date, over 5 million people have been reached t To date, over 5 million people have been reached through IBJ's work in the DRC through rights awareness campaigns, the provision of legal representation, justice stakeholder workshops, and lawyer trainings. #Access2Justice #justice #legalrepresentation #buildingbridges #humanrights
In many countries, children may be held in detenti In many countries, children may be held in detention with adults, which parents numerous safety risks. IBJ works to ensure children don’t spend their pivotal years behind bars. Please click our bio to see how you can support our mission. #FreetheYouth #FreetheYouth #FreetheYouth
Globally, IBJ’s model works to insure that all c Globally, IBJ’s model works to insure that all children have access to legal aid at the earliest possible stage. Please click the link in our bio to see how you can help free more youth around the word. #FreetheYouth #FreetheYouth #FreetheYouth
Thank you @james.wright for introducing our #Freet Thank you @james.wright for introducing our #FreetheYouth campaign which focuses on protecting those incarcerated youth around the globe to ensure that each and everyone has access to a lawyer.
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Holder: International Bridges to Justice
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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 countries around the world. Specifically, IBJ works to guarantee all citizens 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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