Sicogon Development Cooperation v. Farmer Amelia
Farmers of Sigogon Island with their Families. Farmer Amelia is one ofthe inhabitants of Sicogon Island in Iloilo, Philippines—an...
Judicial Mafia: Corruption as a barrier to justice in Indonesia
A democracy is a form of government that depends largely on both the trust and the participation of its...
Kenya’s New Proposed Constitution: A Step Forward for Justice?
Next Wednesday, August 4th, Kenyans from Mombasa to Busia will report to the polls in droves to vote in...
IBJ Rwanda Defender Profile: Mary Katushabe
There is sometimes a blurred line between being the author of a criminal act or a victim of unjust...
Against Great Odds: Ensuring Legal Rights for Drug Users in Jakarta
Jakarta, Indonesia- “I just want the drug users to get what they deserve.” Herru Pribadi does not mean this...
IBJ India conducts Panel Discussion on “Role of Lawyer for Effective Justice” at Kotputli, Rajasthan
On July 18, 2010 forty participants in Kotputli,Rajasthan India came together to discuss “The Role of Lawyers for Effective...
Supporting Juvenile Justice Reforms in Georgia Begins its Trainings in Children’s Rights
Kids participate in rights training exercises/Photo by Jasmine Van Deventer “Tavisuplebas!” (emphasis on the uplebas), Nino repeated fervidly....
Informing at-risk Georgian youth of their basic human rights
After a human rights training session, Georgian children talk about what right is most important to them: “Every child...
JusticeMaker brings legal rights education, hope to Indonesian Detainees
Cipinang Detention Center, Jakarta. Without a word, the detainees of Cipinang detention center enter the large meeting room and take...
IBJ Country and JusticeMakers Fellows Come Together in Singapore to Unite for Justice
Very often, lawyers feel isolated – and overwhelmed by their responsibility of people’s fundamental freedom. Bringing them together helps...
A new job opportunity ignites growth
In addition to writing legal memorandums, implementing new initiatives and developing innovative project activities, JusticeMaker Nana Chapidze will carve...
Sealing the cracks, one reform at a time
The dissolution of the Soviet Union left many former republics struggling to establish a viable, trustworthy legal infrastructure. From...
JusticeMaker Jae Helps Rural Women Find their Voice as Paralegals
“When I play cards with the neighbors, in which category should I put it?” asked Elsa, one of the...
Using innovative models and youthful enthusiasm to spread legal empowerment in Jakarta
Photo and Video by Mar Costa JAKARTA. On Mondays, the lawyers and organizers of Lembaga Bantuan Hukum (LBH) Masyarakat...
Supporting Juvenile Justice Reforms in Georgia- Repairing a Fraught System
Above: Nana and other GYLA members convene with representatives of Georgian and international partner organizations to discuss the frailties of...
IBJ Burundi Involves Entire Justice Sector in Criminal Defense Training
For the week of July 5th, over 65 members of Burundi’s justice sector community gathered in Bujumbura to receive...
Seminar provides judicial officials with Penal Code training
The Ministry of Justice held a three-day seminar in Pursat, this week to educate judicial officials about the new...
A Legal Internship at IBJ’s Cambodia Program
As a part of my graduate studies at the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy I will spend 13...
IBJ India held Training Programs on “Role of Lawyers for Effective Justice”
On June 12th, 2010 about thirty Criminal Defence attorneys gathered in Coimbatore, India to learn about “The Role of...
Exodus: The Relocation of Mustika and the work of LBH Masyarakat
LBH Masyarakat is one of Indonesia’s leading legal aid society, and a recipient of a 2009 JusticeMakers fellowship. Their work focuses on...