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More than 4.3 million people are stateless—that is, they are not recognized as a national by any country. Stateless people are often denied access to education, health care, employment, property ownership, freedom of movement, and political participation, and they are at a heightened risk of abuse and exploitation. The very existence of statelessness is at odds with the aspirations of the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda, and the reduction of statelessness is vital to delivering sustainable...
The report Survivor-Centred Justice for Gender-Based Violence in Complex Situations is the result of new research conducted by IDLO, in partnership with the Global Women’s Institute at George Washington University, in six countries across the globe with the aim to identify approaches that centre survivors in all efforts to address gender-based violence (GBV) in complex situations.
The report is informed by country case studies in Afghanistan, Honduras, Papua New Guinea, the...
Statement by the Director-General, Ms Jan Beagle
International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
25 November 2022
On this International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, it is more important than...
Event Date:
30 November, 2022
The Assembly of Parties is IDLO's highest decision-making body. It is composed of representatives of all Member Parties, which are signatories to the Establishment Agreement of IDLO, with the regular session...
Event Date:
30 November, 2022
Justice in Crisis
November 30, 2022 - 3:00 to 4:30 pm CET | Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Italy Piazzale della Farnesina, 1 and online
The world is experiencing major, intersecting crises...
Statement by the Director-General, Ms Jan Beagle
High-level Segment
COP27
Sharm El Sheikh
16 November 2022
Excellencies,
It is a pleasure to address this Conference on behalf of the International Development...
Gender-based violence (GBV) against women and girls is a human rights violation. It is both a cause and consequence of gender inequality. GBV is globally prevalent, takes multiple forms and affects women throughout their life cycle, irrespective of...
Event Date:
15 November, 2022
International criminal justice came into being for the purpose of curbing some of the most serious international crimes. Switzerland and Italy strongly support the principles and structures charged with implementing the...
At IDLO, we firmly believe that the causes and effects of climate change – and the actions needed to address them – are rooted in issues of justice, equity and the rule of law.
That is why, as the only global intergovernmental...
Event Date:
7 November, 2022
Side event organized by the International Development Law Organization (IDLO) and the Open Society Foundations (OSF) at the Climate Mobility Pavilion on the occasion of UNFCCC COP27 in Sharm El-Sheikh.
Monday, 14 November 2022, 13...
The adverse physical effects of climate change undermine security and increase the risk of violent conflict, especially in contexts characterized by weak governance systems and existing social or economic grievances. The people most vulnerable to the impact of insecurity and conflict arising from climate change are those who already experience systematic exclusion and marginalization, such as women and girls, youth and children, indigenous peoples, and climate migrants.
IDLO’s Issue Brief...
Statement by the Director-General, Ms Jan Beagle
Kampala
28 October 2022
Mr. President,
Honourable Chief Justices,
Esteemed guests,
It is an honour to speak at the closing of this East Africa Court of Justice...
Statement by the Director-General, Ms Jan Beagle
Kampala
26 October 2022
Mr. President,
Excellencies,
Colleagues and friends,
It is a great pleasure to address this important gathering- the International...
Statement by the Director-General, Ms Jan Beagle
Kampala
25 October 2022
Madame Vice President,
Excellencies,
I extend my thanks to the Government of the Republic of Uganda, for hosting this High-Level Regional...
Event Date:
24 October, 2022
The International Development Law Organization (IDLO) has partnered with national and regional justice institutions in the Eastern Africa region to organize a “Justice Week” for the region. Held in Kampala from 24 to 28 October 2022, the...