International Bridges to Justice

Dedicated to protecting the basic legal rights of ordinary citizens 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 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

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IBJ News

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Female leadership in the legal profession – Rwanda Women Lawyers Network

On Friday 13th of October 2017, a dozen female lawyers gathered in Rwanda Bridges to Justice’s office for the...

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IBJ collaborates with Theatre of Transformation Academy to host a ‘Brain-Hack’ for Justice at the 36th session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva.

On Monday 25th September 2017, International Bridges to Justice partnered with the Theatre of Transformation to host an innovative side...

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Strengthening Access to Justice and the Rule of Law in Rwanda

In collaboration with Global Affairs Canada and ROLE UK, IBJ held a two-day legal training session on Strengthening Access...

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Come along to our event today at 14:15 -15:30 at the UN in Geneva as part of the 36th Human Rights Council - don't forget to RSVP! pic.twitter.com/QqJUe5iKmU

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IBJ were very happy to welcome Elie Elkaim to our offices yesterday, President of the Vaud Bar Association between 2014 - 2016. pic.twitter.com/HO5AyMVASx

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Rwanda's leading English daily newspaper reports on our legal training in Kigali! newtimes.co.rw/section/read/2…

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IBJ to host training sessions tomorrow in Bujumbura, Burundi on access to justice & rule of law! Check it out: ibj.org/2017/08/22/pre…

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IBJ together with Rwanda Bridges to Justice and Rwanda Bar Association is proud to kick off the 2017 Rwanda Legal Training! #AccesstoJustice pic.twitter.com/F1pO1wayZf

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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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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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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 ordinary citizens in developing countries. 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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