Statement by the International Development Law Organization
Permanent Observer Mission to the United Nations in Geneva
63rd Session of the Human Rights Council
8 September 2026
Thank you, Mr. President
The International Development Law Organization thanks the High Commissioner for his continued advocacy for human rights and the rule of law.
Around the world, governments face a common challenge: delivering results that people can see and trust.
People expect institutions to keep them safe, resolve disputes, protect their rights and create opportunities to improve their lives.
When institutions deliver, trust grows.
The rule of law helps turn these expectations into results.
First, effective justice institutions contribute to stability. When people have fair and accessible ways to resolve disputes, seek redress and hold duty bearers accountable, grievances are less likely to escalate.
For example, in the Sahel, IDLO works to reduce impunity , arbitrary detention, and case backlogs, helping strengthen justice institutions ni contexts affected by conflict and instability.
Second, the rule of law supports economic opportunity. Clear legal frameworks, predictable regulatory environments, and effective dispute resolution give people and businesses the confidence to invest, innovate and participate in the economy.
In Kenya, IDLO's support for the establishment and expansion of Small Claims Courts has made commercial dispute resolution more accessible, including for small businesses and informal traders.
The rule of law is therefore not an abstract principle. It is part of the practical infrastructure that enables institutions to deliver, economies to grow and societies to remain peaceful and resilient.
IDLO remains committed to working with the Human Rights Council, governments and other partners to translate shared commitements into results for people.
Thank you.