Who we are
It’s nice that vacuum cleaners can be made user-friendly, but we think justice has a bit more urgency. That’s why we make it affordable, accessible, and easy to understand for everyone.
About us
The Hague Institute for Innovation of Law (HiiL) is an organisation dedicated to people-centred justice. This means justice that is affordable, accessible and easy to understand. We collaborate with justice providers, including ministries of justice and judiciaries, to develop solutions and improve systems so that more people can effectively prevent or resolve their justice problems. This does not only benefit individuals; it also contributes to societal well-being and economic growth.
Based in The Hague, the City of Peace and Justice, we work with governments and partners worldwide on people-centred justice programs that are data-driven and evidence-based and that use innovative approaches to enhance the delivery of effective justice services to more people.
Our history
HiiL (pronounced “hill”) was founded in 2005 by small but impassioned group of individuals who felt that justice systems were falling short and losing pace in a rapidly changing world. Even as new buzzwords floated around – globalisation, increased interconnectedness, and the information technology revolution – a larger question remained: How does this accelerated change impact justice delivery? HiiL strives to address this challenge to meet people’s needs.
Our strategy and annual reports
Our strategy document and annual reports provide more information about our mission, goals, organisation, partners, results, and financial details. We welcome you to read through these documents and reach out to us if you have any inquiries.
How are we organised?
HiiL is an international nonprofit social enterprise based in The Hague, Netherlands. More information about our diverse and ambitious team can be found here.
The Executive Board consists of Sam Muller (CEO) and Shekhar Pula (COO). Our Supervisory Board provides general oversight and counsel.
Do you want to make justice more user-friendly? Let’s work together!
