…Connect (Tunisia) is a legal education platform for early stage entrepreneurs. Legal Ascend is an online guidance tool to help executors administer deceased estates affordably. Kleva Contracts (South Africa) democratises access to legal services by providing online contract creation, access…
…legal education platform for early stage entrepreneurs. Legal Ascend is an online guidance tool to help executors administer deceased estates affordably. Kleva Contracts (South Africa) democratises access to legal services by providing online contract creation, access to legal services and…
…Justice Accelerator, please email the Accelerator Programme Manager, Iran Huffels at iran.huffels@hiil.org. Foire aux questions Puis-je participer au programme si j’ai manqué la date limite d’inscription ? Nous organisons un cycle par an. Si vous avez manqué la date limite,…
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…from the Dutch Bar that wanted more safeguards for security and informed consent, and also lobbied for having lawyers do the intake instead of doing this online. Theory 1: Citizens do not want online supported resolution services The model of…
…access to diverse online platforms and services, thereby safeguarding users’ personal information and contributing to the prevention of various crime incidents. Tulix | Money Tulix introduces a novel and intelligent approach for Kenyans, regardless of their location, to collaboratively share…
…in multiple XanaHealth (Rwanda): An online portal working with health facilities to digitise patient records, invoices and insurance claims in order to detect and prevent insurance fraud. Nyumbani Online (Kenya): An online platform that digitises rent payments and prevents disputes…
…to help integrate into society, become advocates for their interests and help pursue professional and personal goals. Online Schuldencoach: The ‘Online Debt Coach’ is an online programme for people suffering from debts. It empowers people to get their lives together, by…
…and gender-based violence. Domestic workers report abuse and receive legal and psychological support, when needed. Nyumbani Online Country/ Region: Kenya| Justice problem addressed: Housing and tenancy disputes Nyumbani Online digitises rent payments and prevents disputes between tenants and property owners…
…address user-friendly justice in their part of the world. Online information, advice and representation platforms Online information platforms comprise the majority of the innovations in this year’s cohort, with 61%. Digilex Qanouni Country/ Region: Tunisia, MENA | Justice problem addressed:…
…Forum 2019? Check out our blog. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3wZbX_M5wAM The after-movie of the 2019 Innovating Justice Forum Be part of the movement Share your passion for user friendly justice – (justice that is affordable, accessible and easy to understand, justice that works)…
…(in no particular order) Meet the successful teams in the 2019 cohort of the HiiL Justice Accelerator JusticeBot – Uganda JusticeBot is an online platform that helps the public access justice in an inexpensive and timely manner by providing free…
Each year, HiiL welcomes a selected number of startups to compete in the annual Innovating Justice Challenge. This flagship programme of our Global Justice Accelerator culminated with Demo Day on 16 February 2022. Sixteen startups representing seven countries from Africa,…
…Discussions made it clear that justice systems must adopt the research and development (R&D) and innovation methods of other sectors. Moving current legal procedures online or adding more lawyers and courts will not be enough to address this gap in…
Following a tough selection process, the online voting round and wildcard selections: our finalists for the Living Wage Innovation Challenge and the Innovating Justice Awards have been chosen! Allow us to introduce you to the finalists from each of our…
Read related policy briefs: https://www.hiil.org/projects/community-justice-services-policy-brief-2022-01/ https://www.hiil.org/projects/one-stop-shop-dispute-resolution-policy-brief-2022-02/ https://www.hiil.org/projects/user-friendly-contracts-policy-brief-2022-03/ — Justice services from the private sector, public sector (and third sector) have the potential to prevent and resolve the most pressing justice issues. Termed by HiiL as Gamechangers, these innovative services and…
…year of interviews from participants. Based on the research collected to date, we see that people in Nigeria perceive their legal problems as very serious. Key data from the study At least 81% of Nigerians experience at least one legal…
Beginning with a focus on a particularly intractable legal problem – intimate partner violence (IPV) – we carried out qualitative research that identified 21 outcomes that survivors of IPV across three different counties typically seek. Our next challenge was to…
…with add-on legal protection insurance and mitigates legal risk by instantly delivering legal services through an online platform of freelance lawyers worldwide. Legal Legends supports businesses with fixed-price legal advice. Because of the online platform, legal advice can be delivered…
…that 2020 brought to all of us and in the spirit of adaptability, we have decided to host the Innovating Justice Forum entirely online. We invite you to save these dates in your calendar. More information will come available on…
People’s justice needs have become more urgent than ever. Even before COVID-19 and the economic slowdown caused by the pandemic, legal systems and institutions worldwide struggled to address people’s justice concerns. Nonetheless, justice systems will influence how societies rebound from…
An important step was taken last week in anchoring people-centred justice in the efforts of the UN member states and the organisation to realise SDG 16 and justice for all. In a consultation organised by the President of the UN…
Photo by: Sora Shimazaki from Pexels In his report “Our Common Agenda,” the United Nations secretary-general refers to an “ever deeper crisis of trust” and a “frayed social contract.” The 12,000 leaders that the World Economic Forum surveyed for “The Global Risks Report…
An outcomes-based approach will increase access to high-quality justice. Our latest policy brief advises justice sector leaders on 8 general justice outcomes and how to shift the focus from institutions to people when defining and monitoring outcomes. Outcomes are a…
…OECD and the Open Society Foundation published a guide to doing legal needs surveys. The World Justice Project continues to update the WJP Rule of Index and is sharing legal needs data through its Atlas of Legal Needs Surveys. HiiL…
…number of Syrians without access to personal documents is huge. SyrGo is another online service designed to address this issue. It is the first online marketplace that helps Syrians around the world to receive their personal and legal documents, by…
…to improve delivery and access to justice in Uganda. Following the pandemic, HiiL conducted in 2022 an online JNS study to update our understanding of the country’s justice landscape. This latest survey engaged respondents using social media. It was conducted…
…€5,000, respectively. Join us online on Demo Day as we celebrate the leadership of these 12 justice startups in the movement towards people-centred justice. Register here The event takes place 16:00 – 17:30 EAT, and is open to everyone HiiL’s…
Our latest session in the capacity building webinar series, ‘Research Methods to Measure Justice’, explores online survey tools and best practices while undertaking quantitative research methods to quantify the justice needs of Ugandans. On 24 November, The Hague Institute for…
…as well as their perceptions to elucidate the causes of people’s legal problems. In the end, data and evidence help steer reform and thus, provide a rich information infrastructure that will open the door for services and policies that work…
We can strengthen justice systems by putting people and the outcomes they need first. This approach leads to sustainable solutions but also brings impressive social and economic benefits. In this policy brief, we share what is emerging about developing and…
…request for justice support online and a platform for Alternative Dispute Resolution with consultation and exchange of information functions. Based on a recent evaluation of UNDP’s work on access to justice UNDP also reiterated the importance of robust data collection…
…examples to follow: community justice centres, user-friendly contracts, one-stop shop tribunals, and online legal information services and advice. Inspired by a presentation by Richard Susskind the Ministers embraced the value that innovation and technology can bring to justice resolution processes….
…needs. Nigeria is undergoing a second justice needs study at the moment. This instalment is engaging over 4,500 participants through an electronic online survey (eJNS). The people of Kaduna State will be included in the representative sample thus building on…
…SyrGo: an online service that mediates between the client and the lawyers in order to obtain personal documents in an easier and more efficient way. Violence against women Yasmina: A chatbot, providing adaptive legal advice to Syrian women survivors of…
Allyson Maynard Gibson KC and Sam Muller1 Democracy and rule of law are under threat at a time when the world faces unprecedented challenges. This week a large group of states and organisations are coming together at the Summit of…
The Hague Institute for Innovation of Law (HiiL) launches a detailed report on the justice needs and journeys of people in Tunisia TUNIS – On 21 March 2023, The Hague Institute for Innovation of Law (HiiL) launched a report detailing…
…stories and the lives that injustice affects. At the same time, you can’t get stuck in that. You’ve got to make it something that somebody who works on policy or strategy can actually work with. » Read: https://www.economist.com/international/2022/06/07/the-pandemic-has-accelerated-a-global-decline-in-the-rule-of-law Read: https://www.businessinsider.com/hague-institute-innovation-law-user-friendly-justice-2022-5…
…is translated in an online service which provides empowerment to both parties throughout the divorce process. The 500 couples who divorced via the Rechtwijzer platform were guided through a respectful, clear and careful process. Disagreement it possible, but it never…
…programme: Civitas Digital A platform for digital municipal services. It aims to facilitate access to rights, optimize local administration and strengthen accountability, transparency and good governance. Visit their website Digilex Qanouni + Juridoc An online platform providing access to all…
The Dutch Legal Aid Board launches an online dispute resolution platform Rechtwijzer « »Uit Elkaar” with HiiL Innovating Justice and Modria. Press Release from the Dutch Legal Aid Board: Increasing divorces In 2014, over 35,000 marriages ended in divorce –…
…that is a critical piece.” In speaking to the crucial implications of the JNS study, Professor Maurits Barendrecht, HiiL’s Director of Research & Development, emphasised the wealth of data and the opportunities for action. For example, shifting to more online…
…vital automated legal documents, completely free of charge. What prompts such a radical new way of doing business? JusDraft was initially developed in response to HiIL’s Innovating Justice Challenge in early 2018 by Epoq Legal. JusDraft is a real-time online…
…we have designed a prototype online platform to test new ways of presenting Justice Needs and Satisfaction (JNS) data in transformation dialogues: visit the prototype at www.justicemoroccoprototype.hiil.org. We used the JNS dataset from Morocco to test this design, but please…
…re-think of whether we always need a ‘law’ and an ‘enforcement mechanism’ to influence human behaviour. We also see the emergence of all kinds of online collaboration tools – some of them quite successful (for example: www.ushahidi.com; winner Innovating Justice…
…in Beirut against him. The file was referred to the Investigation Judge and remains pending there until the present date.” FIGHTING FOR ACCESS, FIGHTING FOR SURVIVAL Hind – Syrian refugee in Jordan Hind is a 37-year-old Syrian refugee woman, married…
…6. Prevention programmes or services that ensure safety and security through technology 7. People-centered online information/advice with follow up services Altogether, the innovations in each theme reimagine the way justice is delivered. “IJF is designed for conversations and…
…more Gamechangers categories: Prevention programmes or services that ensure safety and security through the support of apps and focused on violence and fraud People-centered online information/advice with follow up services Further Reading The Justice Dashboard 2021 Innovation Justice Forum https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UBJM5J0Ee2o…
…brighter if emerging economies, like Uganda, were to benefit from this new generation of visionary tech-driven justice leaders? Watch the documentary below, and be sure to follow us on Facebook and Twitter for HiiL updates! Visit www.innovatingjustice.com for more information on HiiL’s justice innovation initiatives. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VTHHSEw7vDE…
…sessions, online sessions, and personalised coaching. These components are designed to offer crucial support and ensure the lasting impact of participating initiatives. Alongside the training and coaching, chosen initiatives stand to gain financial contributions of up to €10,000, intended to…
The Hague Justice Week took place from 5 to 9 June. Rule of Law experts from around the world gathered online and in-person to exchange ideas and learnings on ‘How increasing access to justice is making an impact at local,…
…and resolved. Subsequently, many courts now operate online dispute resolution modules, however, few examples of large scale implementation exist. In this policy brief, we detail the following critical success factors to help scale OSSDR systems. Having a User-centred design of…
Billions of individuals grapple with justice problems, yet nearly half cannot find a resolution. Alarming evidence indicates that climate change will multiply these problems and exacerbate their severity. While comprehensive data is still scarce, acknowledging and understanding how climate change…
The policy brief ‘From challenges to successes: Four levers to enhance the enabling environment for people-centred justice innovation in Nigeria’ discusses recommendations that can support enhancing an enabling environment for justice innovation. It brings forward experiences of seven Nigerians from…
A new study sheds light on the justice journeys, concerns and opportunities for a nationwide people-centred justice programme. Update: 6 October 2022 HiiL expresses concern regarding the second coup d’etat that has taken place on 30 September 2022. This comes…
HiiL operates globally in half a dozen countries and counting. We’re also committed to people-centred justice at home in the Netherlands. Together with a consortium of partners, we are investing in research and evidence-based practice to reform and strengthen conflict…
The Hague — FOUNT and HiiL announce the launch of the Innovating Justice Fund: a first-of-its-kind fund with a unique focus on SDG 16: equal access to justice for all. We are currently deploying for our first investments, as we…
2022 was the year in which people-centred justice programming went from ‘How To Do It?’ to ‘Let’s Do It!’. We saw this shift as we worked together with justice practitioners on improving access to justice. In close partnership with the…
Tunisia is a priority country in HiiL’s mission to realise justice for all. Using a systemic and integrated approach known as people-centred justice programming, HiiL has been studying justice in Tunisia since 2017. That year we released our first JNS…
The Innovating Justice Fund makes its first investment in Haqdarshak Empowerment Solutions Pvt Ltd (HESPL), an India-based platform that delivers people-centred justice by making access to government welfare schemes easy and transparent. The Hague and Delhi — The Innovating Justice…
As the world continues to face a huge justice gap, we made good progress in advancing people-centred justice in 2021. We had conversations about what justice systems could be: a place where conflicts are resolved, where rights can be invoked,…
By Isabella Banks The latest in a series of HiiL policy briefs exploring outcomes-based working in the justice sector, “Measuring the justice outcomes that survivors of intimate partner violence seek: An updated prototype” offers a practical tool designed to help…
As we mark the International Day of Peace, we see that more than ever, people and businesses are asking justice systems to be better. They see that they are not delivering enough and that not enough is being invested in…
The justice sector has long struggled to serve the broader population. In the pages that follow, we investigate how money flows in the justice sector and suggest ways to free up the resources needed to provide equal access to justice…
Our 2022 Policy Briefs offer insights and recommendations for justice practitioners working to make SDG16.3 a reality. In 2022, HiiL introduced policy briefs to advance people-centred justice programming. Focused on particular challenges related to innovating the justice sector, these resources…
…people experience. HiiL’s lab has been facilitating judges to design a prototype for an innovative website interface called: ‘Burenrechter’. Courts go online and come to neighbourhoods Burenrechter is envisioned as an online platform where people who face disputes with their…
…interventions facilitated online or in a criminal context. Community justice delivery models Following initial survey results indicating strong support for community justice, HiiL asked respondents to confirm which community justice models they believed could deliver the greatest impact and effectively…
…help innovators working on scalable, sustainable solutions to access to justice problems grow, The startups were selected through the Innovating Justice Challenge, in a process that including online engagement, training and regional pitching finals in seven locations around the world….
…kind of online platforms are a core element of Justice 2.0. They bring together disputants in a problem-solving interface where they find technology-based support tools. And find unbundled, online support of legal professionals. With an online option of a neutral…
…the ones that our research and the experts we consulted though had the potential to deliver the most justice where that was most needed: Legal and practical information, just in time, offered online or via hybrid online-offline services Programmes of…
…people-centred justice and how they all can connect through tech Attend in person or join us online Join us for an inspiring event on November 29th, 2023, as we explore how technology is improving the way we experience justice. Our…
All you need is one good picture. Gabby Rialland is the Digital Communications Officer at the Hague Institute for Innovation of Law (HiiL). As a part of the communications team, she works towards strengthening the people-centred justice movement online and…
…Online interactive dashboards that will allow greater transparency and a deeper dive into the data will be available at a later date. The US Justice Needs Study: 10,000 Voices, Wednesday, September 1, 9 a.m. MDT: In this launch-day webinar, IAALS…
…rules that work for people in the world of today is broken. What it produces is of inferior quality: often out-dated, too complex, and it does not always solve the problem. No wonder: the fast-moving, internationalized world of today with…
…legal protection insurance and mitigates legal risk by instantly delivering legal services through an online platform of freelance lawyers worldwide. Legal Legends supports businesses with fixed-price legal advice. Because of the online platform, legal advice can be delivered much…
…costs. Back in 2014, HiiL conducted its biggest Justice Needs and Satisfaction study to date in Mali. A total of 8,400 people were surveyed about their justice needs and a particular emphasis was put on the perceptions of the national reconciliation…
…people-centred justice. Such a ‘turning point’ is reached when a country seriously starts to lay the foundation for implementing the core elements of people-centred justice. Read our annual report Want to stay up-to-date with our work? Subscribe to our newsletter…
…and document support using our Legal Ascend tool. We hope to be the most Trusted Online Admin after Death Guidance Tool in South Africa that assists marginalised persons/families navigate through a very painful time in their lives. We hope to…
Globally, innovation trends are encouraging, enabling a breakthrough Online platforms are a promising way to support the supply of fair solutions at scale. Practical, local legal services do what works to build bridges and settle conflicts in communities. Judges are…
On 12 October 2021, EU justice officials gathered online for an e-conference focused on the digital transition of justice systems. Discussions underscored the challenges and opportunities facing the EU. The Forum was organised in three sessions: Digital transformation in justice…
…spot, receiving €10,000. The third place went to NaTakallam, with a cash prize of €5,000.The audience, both in-person and online, actively participated in selecting the People’s Choice Award winner: ToNote Oqoodi People in war zones and vulnerable communities face many…
…essential information on labor rights to implementing a referral system, offering best practice guidelines, and incorporating online dispute resolution tools. In undertaking a meticulous approach to evaluating the viability of the proposed Employment Justice Platform, a socio-economic cost-benefit analysis has…
…to become one of the official partners for the World Justice Forum 2022! This hybrid event will take place from 30 May to 2 June this year in The Hague and online on three intersecting themes: access to justice, anti-corruption…
…if and how their problems get resolved. We want to know where there wasn’t a resolution, the sources of help, and to update in real-time how people journey through their problems. By following people and how they’re addressing their justice…
Stakeholders from Uganda, Kenya, Nigeria, the Netherlands and the USA exchanged best practices and challenges on realising people-centred justice at a Justice Dialogue that took place on Wednesday, 20 April. The participants all work at the forefront of applying people-centred…
The Justice Action Coalition, a pioneering group with the objective of ensuring equal access to justice for all, has recognised the potential of new innovations in transforming the justice system. Comprised of several countries and thought-leading organisations, the coalition champions…
…of Judges and Lawyers Ms. Swati Mehta, Program Director Justice for All, Pathfinders for Justice Mr. Sam Muller, CEO of HiiL This special event was held in honour of, and farewell to, the Special Rapporteur who completed his mandate at…
The JNS 2024 was informed by a reference group, consisting of 12 stakeholder institutions. The reference group members, under the adaptation workshop, provided feedback and suggestions and made sure the questionnaire was a relevant research instrument for Uganda. They jointly…
HiiL launched a new tool to make workplaces in Tunisia fairer and more just. The Employment Justice Guideline provides actionable ways to deal with employment justice problems in Tunisia. What are Guidelines? Guidelines provide recommendations and step-by-step interventions for resolving…
Justice Needs and Satisfaction in Nigeria in 2024 In 2024, we conducted follow-up interviews with the respondents from our Justice Needs and Satisfaction 2023 report. What happened after those survey interviews? Did people manage to resolve the legal problems they…
MAKMENDE/Stuart Tibaweswa From a young age, Gard Benda witnessed injustice. An orphan from the age of ten growing up in a marginalized community, he saw property being stolen and witnessed violent crimes. He watched as the victims sought justice –…
…a precedent as a pioneer in collecting people-centred justice data, and now is the time for action. These results can be used towards tangible measures that enhance people-centred justice – meaning access to affordable, user-friendly justice services for all. » https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5lYIMQsBiS4…
Update on 01 August 2023: In light of current events in Niger, our operations have, for now, been put on hold. In Niger, real progress in the justice sector is taking shape. Through data, leadership, and a commitment to innovation,…
…from achieving their desired impact include social pressures, regulatory burdens, lack of resources (funding, people, knowledge), and inequitable power structures. These obstacles can be described as parts of the ‘enabling environment’, regulatory, relational and financial systems that together accommodate scalable…
…and use the online tool. For the JIL in Tunisia, the stakeholders designed a network of community workers and apprentice lawyers that used online and offline tools to provide high-quality legal services directly to the doorsteps of people in Djerba…
…one that is accessible to all and offers sessions both online and in-person. The online platform is clear and intuitive — no law degree required to understand how it works. “We have already seen 32 cases,” says Pascale. “Approximately 85%…
…the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts. We discussed online dispute resolution for family and divorce issues. An issue I have been working on for the past ten months with the Rechtwijzer platform, which goes live this fall. I was…
This report was written by Esmée A. Bickel, Marian A. J. van Dijk, and Dr. Ellen Giebels from Twente University In this report we present the first results of a research project on online interventions in legal conflicts. First of…
…does this initiative fit into this new approach to the provision of legal services? Nowadays, consumers are aware of a number of different ways in which they can purchase legal services, including online forms and fixed fee options. They are…
…Services are delivered through private practitioners on a certificated basis and a national network of legal advice ‘counters’ staffed by paralegals. This is the Board’s own description of the Rechtwijzer: There is an interactive online application called Rechtwijzer This is…
…to scale-up and funding opportunities. Participants in this category have created innovative justice initiatives that are already making a difference. Three finalists from each category will be chosen from the online voting round, which will be announced on 22 September….
…This mobile application provides access to legal consultancy until you are a free person. FastPortal (the Netherlands) FastPortal provides online service & self-service. This platform automates, saves and updates clients by working together from visual files. Lexium (Lebanon) Lexium is a…
…online dispute resolution. In the first session on claiming platforms, HiiL’s Director of Innovation, Ronald Lenz moderated a conversation featuring three game-changing services having an immediate impact in e-justice and helping to shape how justice services actually benefit citizens. “E-justice…
…a track record of success in utilising innovative approaches addressing HLP challenges. The Iraq Justice Innovation Initiative is structured around three key components: in-person training sessions scheduled for early June, online sessions running from June to October, and personalized coaching…
…Kampala Tunisia Raja Mazeh Country Manager raja.mazeh@hiil.org MENA and Syria Roger El Khoury Senior Political Advisor roger.khoury@hiil.org Justice Accelerator Deyana Abououbeid Justice Accelerator Programme Manager deyana.abououbeid@hiil.org Want to stay up-to-date with our work? Subscribe to our monthly newsletter: Subscribe here…
…and openly shared. This is completely transparent justice. To date, the associated Judicial Clinique in Bamako has held 12300 judicial consultations, 4900 cases have been handled in courts and tribunals, and of those more than 8500 cases resolved satisfactorily. Disputes…
…personas shown on the Justice Dashboard. As a result, the names and images of the personas mentioned in this blog may differ from those currently featured on the Dashboard. To view the most up-to-date personas, please visit the Justice Dashboard….
…better: the results from a recent survey showed that in Tanzania alone as much as 85,000 elephants are likely to have been killed between 2009 and 2014, a decline of 60%. In Mozambique, poachers killed half of the elephant population…
…Pressing goals that emerged included equal access to jobs, an equilibrium between stability and flexibility of jobs in the private sector, transparent promotions in the public sector, up to date labour codes and better enforcement of protection. In a session…
Internally displaced persons (IDPs) and host community members find themselves sharing an experience nobody expects to live through in their lifetimes. To date, it is estimated that the Government of Burkina Faso hosts more than 22,700 refugees and asylum-seekers. This…
…year. Read more about our key strategic and implementing country partners in the annual report. What is new? People’s voices make justice user-friendly To date, we listened to people’s voices in nation-wide justice studies in 27 different countries. The tool…
…18 of these studies to date. The World Justice Project has also just released a massive dataset and map which digs into justice pain points around the world. Explore national justice data ¨I recently added the Mali and Morocco data to the Justice…
…Uganda Working with innovators We have supported 15 justice innovations in Uganda till date. Apart from providing the funding support, we provide training to the startups on various areas of business development, financial management as well as mentorship support from…
…valuable insights into justice in Ethiopia. Growing Movement of Collecting Data on Peoples’ Justice Needs To date, we have collected citizens’ needs in 17 countries (not counting Ethiopia!). It is always a stimulating environment to work in: to meet and…
…choice in services. Bankly launched in July 2019, and to date have over 3000 agents delivering and over 17,000 customers. (That is very strong growth). But meeting their team, this is not at all surprising. The strong team comprises of…
…Rapid Response Andras Vamos-Goldman, and many more! Date: Friday 4 December 2015 Time: 09:00 – 20:00 Location: Peace Palace, Carnegieplein 2, The Hague Admission: 90EUR // Third ticket for free // students 20EUR If you want to apply for a…
…Block D, Kampala Tunisia Raja Mazeh Country Manager raja.mazeh@hiil.org MENA and Syria Roger El Khoury Senior Political Advisor roger.khoury@hiil.org Justice Accelerator Iran Huffels Programme Manager iran.huffels@hiil.org Want to stay up-to-date with our work? Subscribe to our monthly newsletter: Subscribe here…
…Foundation runs its Wages in Context programme in over 60 countries. They have an extensive database of up-to-date monthly living wages and other statistics for many industries and countries. Their database provides a fact-based tool that makes realistic negotiations on…
…personas shown on the Justice Dashboard. As a result, the names and images of the personas mentioned in this blog may differ from those currently featured on the Dashboard. To view the most up-to-date personas, please visit the Justice Dashboard….
…and that they should work to integrate her into society. It took time (it was one of our longest running mediations to date), but now Bethany’s niece is living harmoniously in Logan Town. Despite the suffering, the attention Liberia is…
…personas shown on the Justice Dashboard. As a result, the names and images of the personas mentioned in this blog may differ from those currently featured on the Dashboard. To view the most up-to-date personas, please visit the Justice Dashboard….
…formation des magistrats (juges et procureurs), des greffiers, des administrateurs de justice et des responsables pénitentiaires. Jusqu’à une date récente, ces derniers étaient tous formés à l’École Nationale d’Administration, avec la plupart des autres fonctionnaires. La nouvelle École de Formation…
…very procedural and hierarchical, and at some stages it is out-of-date. In a legal unit, such as the one where I worked, this is probably most evident. To my delight, however, I ended up in a department of the Commission…
…Uganda Working with innovators We have supported 15 justice innovations in Uganda till date. Apart from providing the funding support, we provide training to the startups on various areas of business development, financial management as well as mentorship support from…
…have successfully funded, trained and scaled over 120 startups globally. We are the only accelerator worldwide dedicated to justice and SDG16. Sign up to our newsletter Join the Innovating Justice Challenge 2021 The selection processes includes online interviews to be…
…serious crime by providing information, guidance and security hardware Online dispute resolution platforms Building & tenancy management platforms Meet our Scaleups iVerify Nigeria Founded by a woman entrepreneur, provides verification services, and in doing so, prevents fraud. Examples of verification…
…the pandemic forced companies to digitise and accommodate working-from-home environments, six women at HiiL challenged the “tech guy” stereotypes and led a digital revolution at the organisation. Together, they spearheaded an innovative and seamless transition to a suite of online…
…example. JusticeBot provides real-time online legal procedure information on land problems to Ugandan people through common chatting platforms like Facebook, Messenger or even WhatsApp. Rather than just sharing updates with connections, Justice Bot responds to queries and stories to recommend…
…Less than a week later, on 27 September, our fourth Innovating Justice Conference took off in Kyiv. Six finalists presented their justice innovation. AxDraft, a free online platform with templates of legal documents for small and medium enterprises, won first…
…Justice Forum. During this online edition, broadcasted to 1,000 participants, the start up « Lawyerd! » was chosen as the winner by judges Jackie Nagtegaal (Law for All), Duncan Onyango (KIFFWA) and Linda Bonyo (Lawyers Hub Kenya). Watch the recap…
…of our 2011 Law of the Future Conference participants shared their visions in video messages. View the videos at: www.youtube.com/hiilthehague Most of the 2011 Law of the Future Conference presentations can now be found online. Check the presentations at: www.slideshare.net/HiiL…
Representatives of the Tunisian Bar Association joined the first session of our Justice Innovation Lab. The session took place on the 23 June and focused on addressing people’s needs related to employment justice. The Lab reflects strengthening cooperation across Tunisia’s…
In Ethiopia, over 7 million legal issues arise annually, with most remaining unresolved. Many people turn to shimagillé—respected community elders—to mediate disputes. However, the volume of disputes has overwhelmed both this traditional system and the formal justice system, emphasising the…
By Martin Gramatikov, Zainab Malik, and Rodrigo Nunez Most justice systems prioritise caseloads and efficiency over well-being, missing the bigger picture. Our experts argue that justice systems should aim for meaningful outcomes that improve lives, making justice a tool for…
HiiL, in close collaboration and with the validation of the Ministry of Justice, launched an eJNS survey in 2024. This study collected the experiences of over 3600 Burkinabè from 12 regions of the country and it follows two independent JNS…
Alejandro Ruiz-Acevedo at the launch of the Justice Needs and Satisfaction survey in Bogotá, Colombia | April 11, 2024 Working from data forms the bedrock of justice system change. Guided by insights into the needs and realities of individuals, we…
By Martin Gramatikov Ten years ago, the Dutch Embassy in Yemen asked us to measure the justice needs experienced by Yemeni people. To say that this was a challenge is an understatement. The country was on the brink of a…
Every day hundreds of millions of people need the law to resolve land disputes, debt issues, family disagreements, disputes with neighbours and many other legal issues. The parties, the issues at stake, and the contexts are always unique, but it…
An outcomes-based approach will increase access to high-quality justice. Our latest policy brief advises justice sector leaders on 8 general justice outcomes and how to shift the focus from institutions to people when defining and monitoring outcomes. Outcomes are a…
In collaboration with the Kaduna State Government, key stakeholders, and state-wide justice leaders, HiiL organised a series of dialogues to help realise people-centred justice in Kaduna State. The Justice Transformation Lab series contributed to the broader vision of Kaduna State’s…
HiiL strongly condemns the armed attack of Russian forces on Ukraine, which is in flagrant violation of international law. As part of its justification, the Russian political leadership invokes an idea of justice that we at HiiL do not understand…
Request for Proposal: political-economy analysis in Nigeria (re-advertised) The Hague Institute for Innovation of Law (HiiL) invites relevant companies and /or individuals to submit a proposal for conducting a political economy analysis (PEA) on access to justice at the community…
Heatwaves, hunger, and ongoing wars are some of the pressing challenges that plague our world today. To overcome these interconnected issues, a collaborative approach is needed, which is precisely why the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were established. However, with just…
The Hague Institute for Innovation of Law (HiiL) is hosting the justice-tech forum, « Tech the Justice Gap » in Tunisia on 29 November 2023, at Palais des Congrès in Tunis under the esteemed patronage of the Presidency of the…
Rose Wachuka Macharia, Chief of Staff, Office of the Hon. Chief Justice of Kenya Martin Gramatikov, HiiL Program Director On 24 November, a cutting-edge and visionary plan for people-centred justice was launched in Kenya. Its goal is to widen the…
Photo Credit: FBC (Fana Broadcasting Corporate S.C.) © Ethiopia’s Ministry of Justice is taking justice delivery at the community level decisively forward, aligned with priorities identified in their three-year justice transformational plan. As part of a broader ambition to build a…
…for the poor. New technologies and organisational masterpieces, often coming from the IT sector, can be adopted. eBay resolves 60 million consumer disputes each year, using an online platform where mediators or adjudicators can log in if their help is…
…winner of HiiL’s SMS Empowerment Innovation Challenge 2015. They provide legal information and guidance to mirco, small and medium enterprises’s through social media, text to an online platform and office consultations. One Barefoot client, Latim Fassie, had spent all his…
…for each of the two Challenges. The SME Empowerment Innovation Challenge East & West Africa produced DIYLaw, a female-owned one-stop online portal that makes registration and legal processes in Nigeria more accessible, professional and transparent; mSMEGarage, a micro SME support center base…
…Here they are! (in no particular order) Axdraft Business – Ukraine A free online platform with automated legal documents for small and medium enterprises. BTrack Global – Kenya Has designed a functional GPS Tracking Device to monitor and recover stolen…
…tools, dialogue-interface, model solutions and online delivery of professional neutral interventions. The fee is needed to ensure that the application can be constantly tested, updated and improved. “How will the professionals in the supply chain respond to the repackaging and…
…of Justice of Republika Srpska. The court system of Bosnia and Herzegovina to a large extent reflect the complexity of its constitutional setup and is shaped to accommodate the interests of the ethnic division that characterises the country. The present…
…– had been carefully selected based on their impact, uniqueness, scalability and financial sustainability. They went through a process of initial scouting and selection, online voting, wildcard selection, and a jury evaluation to decide who would win the 2014 Innovating…
…these contracts, there is a need to market the idea and its underlying vision. Online support for contracting is already taking off. Regulatory bodies need to validate the legal enforceability of visual contracts which can increase the confidence of individuals,…
…for online dispute resolution, as well as other innovations in the justice sector. My presentation of the Rechtwijzer prototype was part of a series of events launched by committee chairman Alastair Ross, a smart 34 year old politician from the…
Rechtwijzer was featured in an article in de Volkskrant on 27 February 2016. Read full article (in Dutch) here. Doe-het-zelfscheiden op internet: Swipe rechts om te scheiden ARTIKEL Als je online kunt daten, waarom dan niet online scheiden. Het kan…
The 15th annual conference on ODR comes to The Hague, the place with the highest density of judges and courts you can find anywhere in the world. It takes place at the Peace Palace, on Monday May 23 and Tuesday…
…since his last visit to The Hague. Since Oumar’s visit in 2015, HiiL has been working hard on the development of the Paralegal Dashboard – an online tool, tailor-made for Deme So, that enhances file management and track the progress…
…the Better Regulation Office held a keynote speech followed by the pitches and panel discussions. And now the winner….Axdraft! Axdraft is a free online platform of high quality automated legal documents for small and medium sized enterprises. Second place and…
…version of the online platform is called – allows citizens to draft their divorce plan while staying in control of the process, outcome and costs. Throughout the development, we have tested Rechtwijzer within a series of focus groups. The drawback…
…employees, supported online? Smart do-it-yourself platforms that help SMEs inexpensively organise the legal infrastructure they require? A block-chain based virtual reality system to execute a will at home? Smart protocols containing best practices for dealing with family, land, and neighbour…
…than 20 countries engaged in this dialogue via an online questionnaire. The respondents have significant experience. Analyses by our Justice Research and Development Team help determine which groups will be hit hardest, and which measures match the demand for justice…
…is where a gaping innovation space lies. There are already very interesting examples of first overs in this area: UpCounsel– an online attorney marketplace connecting start-ups and small businesses with legal help from independent attorneys which eliminates the extra time…
…work on Online Dispute Resolution. Rechtwijzer is built on the same software that powers the online dispute resolution for eBay and PayPal. It robustly processes over 60 million disputes per year and runs in the cloud. An important feature is…
…for information. Different interview formats include: In-depth interviews: Typically 1 on 1 formats. Focus groups: A group of people who discuss the issue and share their own experiences. Qualitative surveys: For example online surveys consisting of open-ended questions that emphasize…
Globally, innovation trends are encouraging, enabling a breakthrough Online platforms are a promising way to support the supply of fair solutions at scale. Practical, local legal services do what works to build bridges and settle conflicts in communities. Judges are…
We are getting close to 23 and 24 May, when we will host the 15th edition of the Global ODR conference in The Hague. With more than 150 ODR practitioners, court professionals, policy makers, legal tech and legal services professionals,…
…and access to HiiL’s networks and expert advice. Almost halfway down its validation phase, the Garage managed to set up its online platform, adopt materials to facilitate 295 SMEGarage-registrations in its first weeks, conduct 2 legal seminars to a big…
…It was incredibly fascinating to learn more about their upcoming innovation from the LSS team of passionate experts. MyLawBC (expected to launch in spring 2015) aims to become an online resource where people will find guided pathways for their legal problems. These…
At HiiL, we partner with the Dutch Legal Aid Board and Modria (with support of the Dutch Ministry of Security and Justice) to develop an access to justice platform that builds on www.rechtwijzer.nl. This application offers legal diagnosis and triage,…
…parties in business disputes to meet, talk, negotiate, decide and implement fair solutions Accessible, fair and quick online or offline procedures involving third parties who decide on the issue and help to implement the decision One-stop shops for tailored advice,…
…register in advance through this link. Joining the online event is free. Series of webinars: This event is a kick-off of a series of webinars intended to increase capacity across the country to measure justice, visualise justice data and use…
…The forms are all online here. *Note that innovations from all regions use the same form link, except innovations from Ukraine. What to expect if you are successful Lady Liberty at the Innovating Justice Forum We scout from various regions…
A new global initiative has been launched to advocate for engaging effectively with the customary and informal justice (CIJ) practices and thus, realise equal access to justice for all. The global ‘access to justice’ gap is vast. This widening gap…
Customary dispute resolution Customary courts represent one scalable model of community justice services with the potential to be transformative. 43% of legal disputes in Ethiopia are resolved through customary dispute resolution mechanisms involving village elders [source: HiiL (2020), Justice Needs…
…to make people-centred justice a reality. Visit the World Justice Forum website for more details and information about the conference. ~~~ For media inquiries please contact: Emmy Dexel Senior Communications & PR Advisor T: +31 (0)6 -24 28 94 91…
HiiL expresses concern regarding the second coup d’etat that has taken place on 30 September 2022. This comes at a time when Burkinabe are seeking a more responsive justice system. HiiL has worked closely with partners in Burkina Faso and…
De inzet van het strafrecht is belangrijk voor een veilige, vreedzame en rechtvaardige samenleving. Dit vraagt om effectieve interventies met een duurzaam resultaat zodat herhaling wordt voorkomen. Op dit moment slagen de organisaties werkzaam in de strafrechtketen daar – ondanks…
…entrepreneurship with farming, a myriad of issues will hopefully be addressed, and L4F is off to a promising start already. For more information on Lawyers 4 Farmers, visit www.lawyers4farmers.com, and www.innovatingjustice.com for more innovations supported by HiiL’s Justice Accelerator Team….
What impact can startups and private sector innovations have in addressing legal concerns and wider problems of justice? Examples at HiiL’s 2022 Demo Day will present what is possible. HiiL’s Global Justice Accelerator will convene 18 startups from Africa, Ukraine…
…justice entrepreneurs can apply for the Challenge via www.hiil.org/innovating-justice-challenge. The HiiL Justice AcceleratorHiiL’s Justice Accelerator offers startups a four-month programme that provides €10,000 non-equity seed funding, business development support (which includes training, coaching and mentorship), access to a global network,…
As the Syrian crisis enters its 10th year, the gravity and scale of humanitarian needs remain immense. The needs of the Syrian people vary from safety and access to healthcare and education to the protection of their fundamental rights and…
This year, on February 7th in Tunis, HiiL gathered judicial experts, judges, lawyers, academics and representatives of civil society, to dive deep into priority categories of legal problems faced by Tunisians. The sessions’ aim was to present and discuss the…
Ijeoma A. Nwafor at the Kaduna Justice Transformation Forum How do we communicate to critical stakeholders in a country that the legal infrastructure, processes and outcomes are not reaching the majority of the people? How do encourage buy-in on making…
This International Women’s Day, HiiL celebrates the brave and innovative women committed to a diverse, equitable and inclusive world. This is a world free of bias, stereotypes and discrimination. And a world where difference is valued and celebrated. This year,…
2023 could be filled with economic and social disruption and that’s no less true for the rule of law sector. Justice practitioners around the world are now engaged in a new way of thinking towards access to justice. The Tallberg…
…The Hague Institute for Innovation of Law (HiiL), helping to find and support entrepreneurs who are working to improve access to justice in Southern Africa. HiiL’s current Innovating Justice Challenge closes at the end of May: www.innovatingjustice.com The original post: http://www.techfestconf.com/legal/sa/blog/blog/why-the-pace-of-justice-innovation-has-to-speed-up-in-sa/….
…central in all that we do. We are friendly rebels based in The Hague, the City of Peace and Justice, and focused on concrete improvements in the lives of people. (HiiL, Muzenstraat 120, 2511 WB, The Hague, The Netherlands, www.HiiL.org)…
…leads teams developing breakthrough innovations such as a code of conduct for the personal injury sector and evidence based guidelines for delivering family justice. Other examples are the – widely acclaimed – online supported justice journey for divorce (Rechtwijzer) and…
You have probably heard about Rechtwijzer (or you certainly will be if you have visited the HiiL website!) Our online separation platform has been live in The Netherlands for the past year and a half, guiding couples through the difficult…
…is likely to be part of the strategy. These delivery models can be supported by best practices (protocols) and online platforms. It was more difficult to find data which allow comparison between countries as to the quality of legal assistance….
…to innovatively address employment justice issues. This led to designing an innovative online platform that helps employees and employers understand and resolve disputes. The platform is based on insights from our Justice Needs and Satisfaction survey. The Netherlands: Criminal Justice…
…Online Dispute Resolution Working group of the UK Civil Justice Council. Pictures can say more than a thousand words, so I reproduce two pictures from that report below: His key message, in short: we can, and we should, focus more…
…do much in the face of serious human rights abuse as this war is being fought, produced two other interesting examples. Firstly, a report issued by a group that involved key prosecutors from the Yugoslav and Sierra Leone tribunals that…
…with an outcomes-based approach to financing. This means designing justice budgets around the value that justice interventions deliver in people’s lives, not the line items of existing institutions. It also means making room for community-based and online justice services that…
…2022-2023. In this way, the Judiciary meticulously accounted for its work over the past year and presented an ambitious 10-year plan. Smart move. And equally important, it was presented in full force on stage, on TV, online, and broadcast on…
…into 2017. Two results we are already very proud of in this regard. Firstly, the Trend Report we published on online dispute resolution and the courts, which was widely read. Secondly, an innovative plan we developed to deal with the…
…(and judges most importantly) will be accessible without legal fights. 3. Sometimes situations or people are difficult, then the professionals should focus on what works (best practices). 4. Online support (a platform) for the divorce procedure. So what is happening…
The Washington Post reported on 19 December that justice was the word of the year 2018, based on data about searches on the online dictionary Merriam-Webster. Interesting. It seems there was a constant need for this word. The writer of…
…participate in a 4-month long tailored training programme designed to help them scale-up their initiative. The Pitch Events will be streamed online and you are invited to tune in! You can register to watch the startups pitch their ideas and…
…social media. All in all, we should be pleased with Goal 16. It represents progress and tremendous opportunity. We should thank the many people who worked tirelessly to negotiate it. This blog first appeared on slaw.ca, Canada’s online legal magazine….
…and various events, both online and in-person, whether held in Lebanon or internationally. I organize local and international meetings, events, and conference calls, and I also collaborate with stakeholders and service providers to guarantee the seamless operation and effective management…
…literacy through gamification Law Finder CONSULTANT Dumka.ua ReporTax AirLaw.Pro To follow the events online, 1991 Open Data Incubator are posting regularly about the timeline of scheduled activities on their Facebook page. Announcing the winners of the Innovating Justice Challenge Regional…
We can strengthen justice systems by putting people and the outcomes they need first. This approach leads to sustainable solutions but also brings impressive social and economic benefits. In this policy brief, we share what is emerging about developing and…
…two hours to register a new company. You do it online.”, says Noel Ntabanganyimana, one of the innovators who represents Atikus based in Rwanda. Few places in Europe can do it that fast. In Kenya, the count was two days….
…as diverse as road legal advice for drivers in Zimbabwe, a bot in Ukraine which speeds up ™ applications, and online platforms for legal professionals here in The Netherlands. The winner of the Innovating Justice Challenge 2017 was announced as…
…Council of the UK, though a commission chaired by Richard Susskind, published an excellent report on online dispute resolution in civil justice, pointing towards where innovation should happen. HiiL’s Innovating Justice Accelerator ran a justice innovation challenge in Africa on…
…for justice problems across the world, one is likely to wonder: what is the status of the justice needs of people who live in The Hague? © Z. Jacobs / Shutterstock.com HiiL, with the Municipality of The Hague, conducted an online…
…formal institutions. Focus on prevention — use legal empowerment, online services, ombuds’ institutes and other non-court services to nip disputes in the bud and address the structural roots of economic injustices. Avoid making justice problems worse — modify or scrap…
…series, we will be discussing the use of online tools in undertaking surveys and how to maintain safety and security of participants and researchers while undertaking research in the times of Covid-19. Stay tuned to this space to know more….
HiiL Innovating Justice featured in an article in Het Financieele Dagblad on January 30, 2016. The article describes Rechtwijzer and its technology that empowers people to resolve disputes online. Moreover, two women tell their stories of how the Rechtwijzer platform…
…and IAALS developed and administered a survey nationally to over 10,000 Americans, and has compiled the research for release in a report and interactive online dashboards to help visualize the various justice needs across the United States. This research is…
…issues. Their game-changing solutions have ranged from community justice and online information platforms, to user-friendly contracts, prevention programmes, and one-stop dispute resolution mechanisms. This year’s Pitch Events were also an opportunity to discuss region-specific issues in the maturing field of justice…
Although the enthusiasm for one-stop dispute resolution systems is huge, and many courts now operate online dispute resolution modules, few examples of large scale implementation exist. In this policy brief, we list a number of critical success factors that we…
…modules for debts and landlord-tenant problems are also lined up. In the meantime, the interface and process flows get better every day, the number of support tools continues to increase, and our service providers develop more effective online interventions, almost…
In my latest column on Slaw Online I raise a global access to justice alarm. We are not moving on Sustainable Development Goal 16.3 on equal access to justice. There is a tremendous lack of data and therefore the indicators for measuring…
…is likely to be part of the strategy. These delivery models can be supported by best practices (protocols) and online platorms. It was more difficult to find data which allow comparison between countries as to the quality of legal assistance….
…From the Justice Innovation Lab came the next version of Rechtwijzer, the online platform for resolving divorce and other disputes. Our research director Maurits Barendrecht: « In addition to divorce, the platform will be configurable to other types of disputes,…
…on Ministerial Responsibility. He was also a chairman of the Evaluatiecommissie Vreemdelingenwet in 2006 and of the committee which examined the bankruptcy of DSB Bank, from 2009 to 2010. Mr. E. Wellenstein Ancien négociateur commercial néerlandais et ambassadeur de l’ICC…
…economize on the costs of training. They also ignore the distribution of legal services by online and mobile platforms, which is a major trend in developed economies and promising in the parts of Africa and Asia that are well-connected (strategy…
…participated were: Lawmate.In from, which providesall business legal services to startups on one single online platform. Babadon Sango from Bangladesh, which prepares maps use of an open source Android based mobile application, Geo-ODK, on smart phones and tablets by Deed Writers and…
…the daily lives of residents in The Hague. This online Justice Needs and Satisfaction study (e-JNS) revealed neighbour conflicts as the most common. Building on this data and our cooperation, with the city, HiiL organised an innovation lab to explore…
…resolution to SMEs and startups. Wakili Mkononi: Wakili Mkononi is a social enterprise, that offers legal aid services and legal networking services on a digital platform. WASILIANAHUB: WASILIANAHUB is the first collaborative online & mobile tech-justice marketplace, building Africa’s largest…
…at night find representation. The overall winner of the event in South Africa came via a team from LexisNexis, who had flown from Cape Town just to join us. Its application, Kagiso (the Setswana word for “peace”), is an online…
…innovation is it likely that the challenge will be met. Can increased online legal services, perhaps modeled on the Rechtwijzer, reduce the costs of legal proceedings? Perhaps mobile courts are a more effective way of providing dispute resolution in far-flung…
…online questionnaire. As a first step we asked them about their views on the impact of Covid-19 on the delivery of justice. The respondents have significant experience. Sixty-eight percent have more than 10 years of professional experience and 18% more…
…the innovators here: South Africa Epoq Legal (Pty) Ltd: Epoq Legal (Pty) Ltd is an online (or offline) real-time legal document automation, designed for everyday people. It includes help, guidance and examples throughout the process including multiple workflows. Boabob: Baobob…
…communities across 17 states in India. They have so far made it possible for Haqdarshak to reach over 172,000 citizens and to include 60,000 citizens in welfare schemes. Digitsation of Criminal Records Improves Service Delivery CrimeSync from Sierra Leone, represented…
…of the United States, including urban and rural areas. A parallel study will measure the legal problems of small, medium and large businesses. Who is the data for? The data will be freely available online in a downloadable report and…
…the Minister of Justice and Attorney-General of Sierra Leone, Dr. Priscilla Schwartz. This year, the Forum will focus on the theme: “From Justice Innovation to Scale”. How do we get data, innovation, and funding to some together in a real transition that…
…stress. Patentbot – This is a Ukrainian startup that can register your trademark through a chatbot in the US and Ukraine and announced their launch on the European Union market. From April 19th, PatentBot will register and check TM online 24/7…
…plan is ingediend in de divorce challenge, en is daaruit als een van vijf koplopers geselecteerd. Dit is versie 9 van het plan, dat steeds is geupdate naar de laatste stand van zaken. Het team dat aan het plan werkt…
…a call for tender for land conflict resolution systems? Such a tender could be based on clear terms of reference, which would for example include accessibility requirements (in terms of costs, effort, distance, online), quality requirements (with measureable fairness standards)…
…needs are related to employment, neighbours, housing and consumer problems. It was proposed that filling in the justice gap between self-help and formal justice processes with innovations in the form of “online platforms, legal information websites and different forms of…
…which allow people to resolve or prevent their justice problems. This means more people can get on with their lives faster, enhancing their wellbeing and economies. Learn more Our programmes Ethiopia The Netherlands Niger Nigeria Tunisie Uganda Burkina Faso Accélérateur…
…justice. Ainsi, un plus grand nombre de personnes peuvent reprendre le cours de leur vie plus rapidement, favorisant ainsi leur bien-être et leur prospérité économique. Lire plus Nos programmes Ethiopia The Netherlands Niger Nigeria Tunisie Uganda Accélérateur de Justice Publications…
This article was first published as a Blog at www.reospartners.com! New approaches are needed to close the gap in global access to justice. This is something that global leaders committed to by adopting Agenda 2030—in particular Sustainable Development Goal 16.3:…
The Nuremberg Academy conducted a feasibility study together with the Hague Institute for Innovation of Law (HiiL) and in collaboration with Pontificia Universidad Javeriana in Bogota, Colombia. The study’s goal was to determine whether benchmarks for international criminal justice could…
…access to justice with the bottom-up data from our survey. This allows the formulation of clear goals and innovation strategies based on solid evidence of the needs of the citizens. Making user-friendly justice an achievable reality. https://youtu.be/h7i2ajJuBg4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPsrb8mDPsI…
…scaled up, sustainable, industry-wide approach. There are very few examples of industry collective bargaining agreements within key garment and textile sourcing countries. This is why retailers & brands, trade unions and manufacturers are working towards this goal. www.actonlivingwages.com ACT factsheet…
Guidelines have immense potential in realising people-centred justice – that is justice which prioritises people’s most pressing legal needs and the outcomes they seek. HiiL develops country-specific guidelines per justice problem. In Ogun State, together with an expert committee, we…
…overlastgever) stap voor stap kunnen doorlopen richting een oplossing. Om deze behandelroute van begin tot eind goed te kunnen vormgeven heeft de buurtvredevooziening de volgende kernelementen: 1) Preventie hierbij ligt de nadruk op sociale cohesie in buurgemeenschappen en de afspraken…
…All you need to do is tell us about your passion for justice and innovation here, and you could be attending this exciting event! The deadline is November 30th. More information can be found on the Forum website – www.innovatingjusticeforum.com…
…judge she had to deal with many of the issues highlighted in the dashboard demo. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tAv38xLxodY&t=32s Some issues include family issues and problems related to obtaining birth certificates for children. Also, many Malians do not actively resolve their justice problems,…
…and thanks Nuffic for its support of a crucial programme at a critical time for Barefoot Law. For more information about the HiiL Justice Accelerator, visit www.innovatingjustice.com. To connect with our Ugandan justice innovation programmes, contact Nathalie Dijkman at nathalie.dijkman@hiil.org….
…and SDG 16.3. An additional element to the project is to focus on the transfer of knowledge and capacity building among the judiciary. This way, the country can easily measure its progress with access to justice in the future. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Au3UKJmF00…
…Leadership Foundation include: Mr. Salaheddin Al Bashir, Mr. Ernst Hirsch Ballin, Mr. Tharcisse Karugarama, Ms. Kalthoum Kennou, Ms. Athaliah Molokomme, Mr. Willy Mutunga, and Ms. Claudia Paz y Paz. For more information about the Justice Leadership Foundation please visit www.justiceleaders.org….
…justice of The Netherlands) Mr Tharcisse Karugarama (former minister of justice of Rwanda) Ms Kalthoum Kannou (member of the cour de cassation of Tunisia, presidential candidate, and leader of the revolution that toppled Ben Ali). She is not here. Judge…
mSMEs in Ukraine mSMEs play a critical role in the Ukrainian economy. There are more than 1.5 million mSMEs in Ukraine, including micro-enterprises (0-9 employees), small enterprises (10-49 employees), and medium enterprises (50-250 employees). mSMEs employ 61% of the persons…
…and Satisfaction Survey project in Ethiopia. We work closely with our partners from the Federal Office of the Attorney General and the Justice and Legal System Research and Training Institute. The study results will be published here and at www.justice-dashbaord.hiil.org…
…a historic conference on justice in Sierra Leone, which brought together several Ministers of Justice, partners and stakeholders to deliberate on accelerating the delivery of SDG 16. Under her leadership and direction, Sierra Leone was able to submit its Voluntary…
…sur les personnes en Éthiopie, au Niger, au Nigeria, en Ouganda, aux Pays-Bas et en Tunisie, nous les aidons à atteindre ce que nous qualifions de « tournant » vers une justice axée sur les personnes. Un tel « tournant…
The majority of the surveyed municipalities have historically faced economic, institutional and conflict-related challenges, and whose development has been prioritised by the Colombian government ever since the Peace Agreement (2017). While Colombia is a leader in the data dimension of…
…March and 30 April 2021, justice startups can apply to the Challenge via www.hiil.org/innovating-justice-challenge . The HiiL Justice Accelerator HiiL’s Justice Accelerator offers startups a four month programme that provides €10,000 non-equity seed funding, business development support (which includes training,…
…programme exists to introduce entrepreneurs to startup basics from finance to impact assessment. The HiiL Justice Accelerator is a yearly competition. Next year’s call for entries will take place between March and July 2016. More information is available at www.innovatingjustice.com….
…of Justice of Peru, Judge and former President Inter-American Court of Human Rights Mr Sang-Hyun Song – Former President of the International Criminal Court For more information about the Justice Leadership Group visit www.justiceleaders.org or follow us on Twitter: @justiceIeaders…
…academia, and more, this is an event not to be missed. Our all day event includes workshops, keynote speeches, info sessions, as well as networking afterwards! Tickets and more information can be found on our website www.innovatingjusticeforum.com. Download the programme….
For decades, Ogun State has been a place of interest for investors to set up and conduct business. As a satellite state of Lagos – Nigeria’s largest commercial hub – Ogun State plays an important role in the economic and…
The war in Syria has forced millions of Syrians to flee their country. They are particularly vulnerable and live under difficult circumstances in their host countries. Access to justice, especially to formal institutions, is particularly challenging due to missing residence…
…NGOs, international organisations, corporations, civil society, IT developers, and all other justice enthusiasts! Why: To discover what innovation in the justice sector means in practice, to build partnerships and to network with a world of creative minds. #JustInnovate16 innovatingjusticeforum@hiil.org www.innovatingjustice.com…
…leaders invited to speak at PINC.19 conference. In this occasion, Sam asked how lady Justice is doing and expressed the need for a global effort to boost legal innovation as a way to make justice more accessible for all. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7seNlqbxyd4&t=1176s…
HiiL is proud to welcome Ingrid van Engelshoven as Chair and Christof Maetze as Vice Chair of HiiL’s Supervisory Board. (The Hague, 10 October 2023) – HiiL is delighted to announce the appointment of two exceptional leaders to its Supervisory…
We went to the homes of 6,130 randomly selected Nigerians across all geopolitical regions. Their voices represent the experiences of more than 180 million fellow citizens. We knocked at their doors to ask them whether they had experienced one or…
The Hague Institute for Innovation of Law (HiiL) invites relevant companies and /or individuals to submit a quotation to support us in developing sustainable finance models on access to justice at the community level for 4 months (November 2022 to…
Every day hundreds of millions of people need the law to resolve land disputes, debt issues, family disagreements, disputes with neighbours and many other legal issues. The parties, the issues at stake, and the contexts are always unique, but it…
…the justice sector. Not much work is being done to stimulate entrepreneurship in that area. Why? Over the past three years HiiL has mapped more than 150 justice innovators, globally. Their incredible work is showcased and categorised on www.innovatingjustice.com. Through…
…comply, for example, with basic human rights. The third big challenge is that of sustainable funding. Most of the initiatives struggle to get by and are largely dependent on the whims of donors and philanthropy. https://www.flickr.com/photos/comsec/53573737619/in/album-72177720315263434/ Rethinking the 50 %…
…and SDG 16.3. An additional element to the project is to focus on the transfer of knowledge and capacity building among the judiciary. This way, the country can easily measure its progress with access to justice in the future. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Au3UKJmF00…
…and Satisfaction Survey project in Ethiopia. We work closely with our partners from the Federal Office of the Attorney General and the Justice and Legal System Research and Training Institute. The study results will be published here and at www.justice-dashbaord.hiil.org…
A new report examines the opportunities, challenges and risks associated with improving the rule of law and increasing access to justice. Each year, more than 1 billion people face a serious justice problem. Up to 70% of these problems remain…
…access to justice with the bottom-up data from our survey. This allows the formulation of clear goals and innovation strategies based on solid evidence of the needs of the citizens. Making user-friendly justice an achievable reality. https://youtu.be/h7i2ajJuBg4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPsrb8mDPsI…
…a bigger, multiyear project commissioned by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of The Netherlands. Other reports in this programme include: Ukraine, Tunisia, Jordan, Lebanon, Bangladesh, and Morocco. Data is now available in the Justice Dashboard. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uuZGcTk29Ic…
…to find out more about the problems of Svetlana and the many others affected by the war in Ukraine, HiiL will conduct a nationwide study by applying its Justice Needs and Satisfaction methodology. The results will be published on https://www.hiil.org….
…parts of the rule of law. They can also tell us something about what really happens. We challenge you: what proxies can you think of? 1One is the World Health Organization Seat Belt Wearing index (http://www.who.int/) which has country-level data…
…on concrete improvements in the lives of people. Data and evidence are central in all that we do. We are based in The Hague, the City of Peace and Justice. (HiiL, Muzenstraat 120, 2511 WB The Hague, The Netherlands, www.hiil.org)…
…millions, pas en centaines. Par le biais de notre programme, nous visons une croissance stable et forte. Nous voulons qu’elles touchent et aident le plus de personnes possible. Liste des innovations en matière de justice que nous soutenons https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VTHHSEw7vDE…