International Bridges to Justice

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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

20 January, 2020 0

Press Release: Building Hope for the Future at Davos 2020

Davos, Switzerland – As industry, government, and faith leaders prepare to meet once again at the World Economic Forum...

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24 September, 2019 0

IBJ Lanka trains over 100 lawyers at the second Criminal Defender Training Session to be held in Sri Lanka

Kandy, Sri Lanka, September 13 – 15, 2019. The second Defender Training Session held for Sri Lankan lawyers took...

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8 August, 2019 0

IBJ India and the Gem and Jewellery Skill Council of India’s (GJSCI) Project Rupaantar Puts a Spotlight on Rehabilitation and Education inside Delhi Prisons

Project Rupaantar Throughout the past few years, IBJ India has expanded the scope of its operations by working with...

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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

IBJ is looking for a Country Program Director in Myanmar, find out more about the position here: ideali.st/PaRS66

About 3 days ago from International Bridges to Justice's Twitter via Twitter Web Client

After a very constructive meeting with the Dutch Ambassador to Myanmar— (L-R) @SLiyanage, Jake Stevens, @KarenTseIBJ, Ambassador Wouter Jurgens and Simon Blumenstock pic.twitter.com/YeX14BQpG9

About 6 months ago from International Bridges to Justice's Twitter via Twitter Web App

This past weekend, Cambodia Bridges to Justice hosted a training for lawyers at the Bar Association of the Kingdom of Cambodia. Thank you CBJ for an exciting and productive weekend! pic.twitter.com/PwNkaagRdW

About 7 months ago from International Bridges to Justice's Twitter via Twitter Web App

IBJ acknowledges June 26th as the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture. Today and everyday, we work to end torture. #WeCanEndTorture #VictimsOfTorture #InternationalDayInSupportOfVictimsOfTorture #StandUp4HumanRights #UnitedNations facebook.com/watch/?v=44991…

About 8 months ago from International Bridges to Justice's Twitter via Twitter Web App

We are excited to announce that IBJ Syria's Defender Manual has officially been adopted by three bar associations in Syria! Check out our website for the whole story: ibj.org/2019/06/20/ibj… #IBJ #Accesstojustice

About 8 months ago from International Bridges to Justice's Twitter via Twitter Web App

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

Davos 2020 Invitation

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IBJ Youth Scholars for Justice

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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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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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