HiiL is proud to announce that Dr. Martin Gramatikov, a long-time empirical legal researcher and HiiL’s measuring justice expert, has been appointed as Honorary Research Fellow at the School of Politics and International Studies at Warwick University. Martin’s appointment reflects…
I believe in the importance and value of access to justice as one of the fundamental human rights. At HiiL I work to measure and understand the human side of people’s justice journeys. This shows what works in justice. Martin…
…met en évidence ce qui fonctionne dans la justice. Martin est diplômé en droit de l’Université de Sofia, où il a également obtenu un doctorat en administration publique. Il a travaillé dans diverses organisations, des entreprises privées aux agences gouvernementales,…
…culture, as the OECD Recommendation stipulates, true political commitment must be forged everywhere PCJ is being pursued. Go to the Justice Dashboard to read or download the policy brief on political commitment to PCJ: Read Download Dr. Martin Gramatikov martin.gramatikov@hiil.org…
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Through a strategic partnership between HiiL and the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs, HiiL conducted a nationwide Justice Needs and Satisfaction (JNS) survey in Lebanon and Jordan in early 2017. As part of the sample, we collected data on the…
Contested divorces – ending in family dramas in extreme cases – get a lot of attention in the media. But each divorce has great impact. A divorce means the end of a main economic and emotional relationship in which people…
Through a strategic partnership between HiiL and the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs, HiiL conducted a nationwide Justice Needs and Satisfaction (JNS) survey in Lebanon and Jordan in early 2017. As part of the sample, we collected data on the…
Ontslagtrajecten leveren veel stress op en emotionele klachten. Dat blijkt uit data, verzameld onder ruim 4000 respondenten over de ervaringen met juridische procedures. Ontslag heeft een grote impact op mensen. De procedure zou veel meer toekomstgericht moeten zijn en minder…
…problems occurring in the country, 5.2 million remain unresolved or perceived as unfairly resolved. “Legal problems in Ethiopia are relatively low compared to other countries in Sub-Saharan Africa,” said Dr. Martin Gramatikov, director Measuring Justice at HiiL. “That said, however,…
Data is now available in the Justice Dashboard….
…justice,” Dr. Martin Gramatikov discusses the challenge of evidence-based working in the justice sector and calls for greater action on the part of researchers, policy-makers, and funders to address it. HiiL’s Justice Needs and Satisfaction (JNS) surveys consistently show that…
…team to conduct interviews in seven refugee camps and their surrounding communities along the Eritrean and Somali borders. “The data and findings stemming from this unique research project provide systematic evidence about the needs for justice, said Martin Gramatikov the…
…work to place justice at the heart of innovation, Ronald Lenz, HiiL’s Director of Innovation, and Martin Gramatikov, Director of Knowledge and Research, reflect on good governance through AI. Something strange happened in Albania last week. The Prime Minister announced…
…only difficult to measure but certainly does not provide a complete picture of the state of access to justice¨quoting Dr. Martin Gramatikov in the Justice Needs and Satisfaction in Morocco report. The picture needs to be completed to ensure no…
…of Measuring Justice, Dr. Martin Gramatikov, and Justice Sector Advisor, Dr. Rodrigo Nunez, visited Addis Ababa to prepare the ground for the upcoming Justice Needs and Satisfaction Survey (JNS) in Ethiopia. Being part of the first attempt to map out…
…outcomes, and suggesting solutions. “The findings of this survey,” says Dr. Martin Gramatikov, Measuring Justice Director at HiiL, “indicate what our research has historically shown—that oftentimes the more developed a nation is, the more justice needs exist in the population,…
…over age 18 and did not include hidden populations such as inmates, people living in mental health facilities, or people in hospitals. “Justice is often compared to education, healthcare and other public policies,” said HiiL’s Director for Measuring Justice, Martin…
…Justice Accelerator, please email the Accelerator Programme Manager, Iran Huffels at [email protected]. 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,…
…a special time and space to bring together thought-leaders, innovators, leaders of the justice sector, entrepreneurs and even artists. Would you like to stay up-to-date? Subscribe here to receive updates about the Innovating Justice Forum 2020! Visit the Forum website….
New technologies can help close access to justice gap; If justice sector opens up People suffer from ‘local’ problems in their key relationships: in their family, at work, with neighbours, about land and housing or about the way their community…
On Saturday July 8th, Martin Gramatikov, head of Measuring Justice, and Roger El Khoury, HiiL representative in the Arab countries and Senior Justice Sector Advisor, led a workshop with a distinguished group of Jordanian judges, lawyers, and civil society activists…
…interactive workshop on employment justicedisputes. Top Ukrainian experts in employment issues, Dr. Maurits Barendrecht, Research Director at HiiL, Dr. Martin Gramatikov, Head of Measuring Justice at HiiL and myself gathered in the centre of Kyiv, next to the Golden Gate,…
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…
…problèmes de justice auxquels ont fait face les populations ces 4 dernières années. Enfin, les voies que les populations empruntent pour faire face à ces besoins en matière de justice. Dans un blog précédent, Martin Gramatikov a présenté une innovation…
…I am very pleased with the result,” says Dr. Martin Gramatikov, Head of HiiL’s Measuring Justice team. “Our method is tried and tested and is already being used in other transition and post-conflict settings.” Click here to download the report….
…both parents, such that neither of us one bears the brunt. I need help in recovering from this rough patch in my life and settle this dispute as amicably as possible.’’ – Kai (F, 35) Authored by: Dr. Martin Gramatikov…
…the 2022 World Justice Forum. 1. Harness Data Data lies at the centre of realising people-centred justice. So far, the data collected on people’s needs, experiences and outcomes reveal a massive “justice blind spot”, as Martin Gramatikov, Director of Measuring…
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…
…do American people face accessing justice on a national scale? How they seek to solve them and what works in securing fair resolutions, among other questions. “Access to justice is not an issue affecting only developing countries,” said Dr. Martin…
For this year’s UN Day on the Eradication of Poverty, HiiL’s Dr. Martin Gramatikov discusses why poverty and justice are inseparable: without accessible, people-centred justice, escaping the poverty trap becomes nearly impossible. Koynare is a small town, almost a village,…
…on ‘what works’ to help justice workers better address people’s urgent justice needs. “The justice sector is ready for new ways of sharing, acquiring, and applying knowledge about what works when it comes to solving legal problems,” said Martin Gramatikov,…
…bloqués. Le tableau de bord vise à concevoir des méthodes conviviales d’apporter la justice pour tous. Explorer le tableau de bord Vous avez besoin d’un aperçu des problèmes en matière de justice dans votre pays ? Contacter Dr Martin Gramatikov…
…On day one, Martin Gramatikov, Director of Measuring Justice at HiiL, will present data from our recently conducted Justice Needs Survey in the USA in an interactive working session along with the Institute for the Advancement of the American Legal…
…in depth and detailed information, you can find here the full report: https://covid19-report.hiil.org/. It would be of real value to us if you care to share your thoughts, views and ideas. Contact information: Dr. Martin Gramatikov, Director of Measuring Justice…
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…
…countries, Dr. Martin Gramatikov explains, ¨In fact, we can state that oftentimes, the more developed a nation is, the more justice needs exist in the population, and the greater the challenge of access to justice for all. That is why…
…and transitional justice. Secondly, how many and what kind of justice problems people faced in the past 4 years. Lastly, the paths these people took to deal with those justice needs. In a previous blog, Martin Gramatikov set out an…
Data is now available in the Justice Dashboard….
On 15 October 2014, the Ambassador of the Netherlands to Mali, Mr. Maarten Brouwer, and representive of the EU Delegation in Mali, Mr. Bielecki, presented the Minister of Justice and Human Rights of Mali, Mr. Mohamed Aly Bathily, with an…
By Martin Gramatikov Knowing the legal needs of the justice users and acting to provide better dispute resolution mechanisms is the foundation of people-centred justice. In its rule of law policy, USAID states that “people-centred justice is an approach to…
…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…
…social insurance and even post services. elBaladiya.tn (Tunisia) is a platform that simplifies access to municipality services. It doesn’t only allow people to get access to public services but to also stay up to date with any changes in their…
…services, obtaining ID documents, social insurance and even post services. elBaladiya.tn (Tunisia) is a platform that simplifies access to municipality services. It doesn’t only allow people to get access to public services but to also stay up to date with…
…Lebanon Easy Law provides user-friendly information about justice issues and legal rights to people via a mobile app and a website. It has over 6000 downloads and over 35 lawyers referrals to date. ESS Legal Assurance – Tanzania ESS offers…
…services, obtaining ID documents, social insurance and even post services. elBaladiya.tn (Tunisia) is a platform that simplifies access to municipality services. It doesn’t only allow people to get access to public services but to also stay up to date with…
…difficult to have a conversation about “AI for Good” without talking about justice. The Blind Spot in AI for Good From the opening keynote, ITU Secretary-General Doreen Bogdan-Martin set a serious tone: “The greatest risk today is leaving the most…
Gramatikov, M.A., Barendrecht, J.M., & Verdonschot, J.H., Measuring the costs and quality of paths to justice: Contours of a methodology, Hague journal on the rule of law, 2011/vol.3(2), pp. 349-379 Hague Journal on the Rule of Law – Volume 3…
…of the Mama Fua App. “Domestic work is the largest employment industry of African women in Kenya. That’s why Mama Fua seeks to professionalise the work through education and training. To date, 4,000 women in Nairobi and Eldoret have already…
…operating in the informal sector, which makes them vulnerable to corruption. The existing justice sector and legal framework does not provide support for these micro businesses, in fact, it is so complex and corrupt that it discourages their development. Up-to-date…
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…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…
…theme, ‘Tech the Justice Gap,’ highlights how technology can transform the way we access justice and how it can improve outcomes for people. It’s about making justice fairer, more accessible, and affordable for all. Update: Registrations are closed. This inspiring…
…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….
…setting up the new mechanism is slow: more than a year has passed since the downing and no start date seems in sight. Innovation is possible, even in the justice sector. Everything we know about innovation tells us that opening…
…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…
…time for the help from the contact center. Ultimately, if both parties can agree on the plan, a lawyer will review it to ensure that the agreements are enforceable and fair. It will be submitted to the court. To date,…
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…
…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…
…to Idaraty, mentioned above, but focuses on the local community. It allows people to stay up to date with any changes in their municipality. It also offers them the chance to report any issues within the municipality’s jurisdiction. Simarl Country/…
…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…
…Twitter | Facebook | Instagram to stay up-to-date. About the Justice Accelerator The Justice Accelerator is HiiL’s flagship innovation programme that funds, trains and coaches a global cohort of justice startups. It is the only startup programme and innovation ecosystem…
…le début d’une nouvelle phase : celle de la mise en œuvre concrète, au-delà de la conception. En tant que partenaire de longue date, HiiL considère cette étape comme un engagement institutionnel fort, visant à réduire les inégalités d’accès à…
…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…
…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…
…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…
…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…
…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…
…process includes combining evidence-based research with stakeholder-driven insights, ensuring solutions are both practical and impactful. To date, two innovation labs and thirteen small-scale initiatives have made meaningful contributions, including reducing violence against women and improving access to personal documentation for…
…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…
…a network of expert mentors Access to a HiiL’s global network of justice stakeholders and practitioners, as well as top-notch research and development International exposure and potential investment opportunities Chance to win up to €20,000 at Demo Day To date,…
…girls who wished to express their concerns to their parents and was co-developed with input from psychologists. To date, the game has reached more than 200 families (an estimate of 1,000 individuals) and has a goal of reaching 10,000 people….
…prioritise the justice needs of people. This will be especially important for justice efforts looking past a COVID-19 world”. To date, more than 600 practitioners have registered to participate in the Forum. This includes 42 speakers representing10 countries and an…
…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…
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