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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

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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2 March, 2021 0

The pressing need for rights awareness in the prisons of Burundi

On January 15, 2021, Burundi Bridges to Justice (BBJ) conducted rights awareness events in Mpimba and Rumonge prisons in...

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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.
Children do not belong in prison. Join us and supp Children do not belong in prison. Join us and support our lawyers around the world by clicking the link in our bio. #FreetheYouth #FreetheYouth #FreetheYouth
IBJ’s mission is one of hope and belief in the s IBJ’s mission is one of hope and belief in the spirit of every human being, everywhere, regardless of circumstances. Click the link in our bio to see how you can support the cause. #buildingbridges #hope #justice
In response to the widening justice gap faced by w In response to the widening justice gap faced by women globally, IBJ has sparked a worldwide movement to protect women caught up in criminal justice systems. #buildingbridges #hope #peace #justice
Cambodia has ratified the Convention of the Rights Cambodia has ratified the Convention of the Rights of the Child therefore it is obliged to meet international obligations, but a lack of funds, facilities, and training mean that police and other authorities have very little knowledge of children’s rights. Click the link in our bio to see how you can help support IBJ as they continue to fight to reform the Cambodian prison system. #justice #peace #buildingbridges #hope
We believe the youth are emerging as a powerful fo We believe the youth are emerging as a powerful force in the global movement towards providing access to justice. Click the link in our bio to see how you can make sure no one gets lost in the system. #buildingbridges #peace #hope
The effect of incarceration on the lives of childr The effect of incarceration on the lives of children is catastrophic. Many of these children will languish in detention while awaiting trial, sometimes for years, lost in broken justice systems. Click the link in our bio to see how you can support our lawyers around the world. #peace #justice #buildingbridges #hope
When IBJ’s CEO and Founder, Karen Tse first star When IBJ’s CEO and Founder, Karen Tse first started working in Cambodia in 1994 in the aftermath of Pol Pot’s regime, there were only 10 lawyers left alive in the whole country. Since then, IBJ has implemented 6 Defender Resource Centers, 749 trained lawyers, and over 12,000 represented cases. Click the link in our bio to support. #peace #justice #buildingbridges #hope
Over the course of 20 successful years, IBJ contin Over the course of 20 successful years, IBJ continues to ensure the right to be free from torture and cruel treatment. Go check out the link in our bio to donate and help out lawyers around the globe. #justice #peace #hope #buildingbridges
Through IBJ’s work, we have provided over 8000 p Through IBJ’s work, we have provided over 8000 people with access to a lawyer in India who couldn’t afford it. Go click the link in our bio to see how you can directly support our lawyers to keep defending the voiceless. #peace #justice #hope #buildingbridges
Over 90 of the 113 developing countries that pract Over 90 of the 113 developing countries that practice torture have passed laws against it, but they often go unenforced. Click the link in our bio to see how you can help support our lawyers around the globe. #peace #justice #buildingbridges #hope
With 73% of the DRC’s prison population made of With 73% of the DRC’s prison population made of pre-trial detainees, IBJ concentrates its efforts to help individuals who are too poor to afford a lawyer. Click the link in our bio to see how you can support our lawyers around the world.
The protection of each and every individual is ens The protection of each and every individual is ensured through the prompt access to lawyers in police stations, prisons, and courtrooms. Click the link in our bio to help support our lawyers. All donations directly impact our country programs and help us further our mission.
Since it’s establishment, Rwanda Bridges to Just Since it’s establishment, Rwanda Bridges to Justice (RBJ) has provided early legal assistance to 5,768 indigent and vulnerable accused humans. Click the link in our bio to help support our lawyers around the world. #justice #peace #nonprofit #donate
Around the world, IBJ will continue to defend the Around the world, IBJ will continue to defend the detained children whose voices aren’t heard. Please click the link in our bio to donate to our organization. Your donation will help lawyers around the world defend people who deserve justice.
According to the UN, women’s rights and bodily a According to the UN, women’s rights and bodily autonomy are “key to sustainable development, economic growth, peace, and security.” By donating to our organization, IBJ can continue to defend women who face discrimination in unfair legal systems. #justice #peace #hope #buildingbridges
Male-dominated criminal justice systems perpetuate Male-dominated criminal justice systems perpetuate this discrimination. In many countries, women confront harassment, intimidation, and a basic lack of professional respect from justice sector actors. Without female legal champions working from within, justice systems cannot overcome systemic obstacles that hinder women’s right to equality and dignity before the law. #justice #peace #ibj #women
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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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