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Rural Women’s Access to Land in Niger: Turning Rights into Reality
Pour la traduction en français de ce texte, voir ci-dessous International Rural Women’s Day is an opportunity to reflect on what it takes to make women’s rights a reality. In rural Niger, access to land remains closely tied to women’s livelihoods and economic independence. In…
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When the Law Meets Family Life: Rethinking Justice in Ethiopia
When the Law Meets Family Life: Rethinking Justice in Ethiopia “As the Adey flower brightens the land, a well-ordered family brightens the nation”—The Ethiopian saying captures an idea at the heart of family justice: when families are stable, communities are stronger. For many…
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How People-Centered Are Justice Services? A New Methodology for Measuring User Experience
HiiL’s new report, Measuring justice from the users’ perspective: a first look at the Justice Services Measure, asks a deceptively simple question: what does it actually mean for a justice service to be people-centred — and can we measure it? People-centred justice has become an…
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HiiL and Templeton launch ‘Faith in Justice’ project to strengthen community justice in Nigeria
1 September 2026 — The Hague / Abuja. The Hague Institute for Innovation of Law (HiiL), in collaboration with the Templeton Religious Trust, has launched Faith in Justice: Mobilising Religious Leaders to Close the Justice Gap, an 18-month project that will explore how trusted…
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HiiL and the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs launch new strategic partnership to advance people-centred justice
The Hague Institute for Innovation of Law (HiiL) is proud to announce the start of a fourth strategic partnership with the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Justice for a Safer, Stronger Future. Building on over a decade of collaboration, the new five-year programme marks the…
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Making the invisible visible: closing the child justice data gap
Children make up 30% of the world’s population, yet they remain virtually invisible in global justice data. While the global justice gap affects an estimated 5.1 billion people worldwide, children experience barriers to justice in distinct, interconnected, and more complex ways.…
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HiiL and Kenya’s Judiciary formalise partnership to advance people-centred justice
Nairobi, 10 August 2026 – HiiL and the Judiciary of Kenya have formalised a longstanding partnership to advance people-centred justice, signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today at the Supreme Court Building in Nairobi. The agreement brings the two institutions together…
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Empowering Women and Girls of African Descent Through People-Centred Justice
Last Saturday, July 25th, the global community observed the International Day for Women and Girls of African Descent. This day honours the resilience and leadership of women and girls of African descent across the globe. It also recognises the systemic inequalities that they…
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From Pilots to Sustainability: Advancing People-Centred Justice Through Shared Learning
By Maryam Abba, HiiL’s Nigeria Justice Transformation Operations Officer What does it take for a promising justice innovation to survive beyond the pilot phase? This question was at the heart of the Justice Innovation Lab (JIL), held on 9 July 2026, which brought together…
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Justice as a Lifeline: New Research from Burkina Faso on Conflict, Displacement, and Access to Justice
In Burkina Faso’s most insecure regions, access to justice is no longer defined primarily by courts or formal procedures. It is shaped by displacement, institutional withdrawal, and the capacity of communities to manage disputes in the absence of stable state presence. A new…
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International Day of Cooperatives: Advancing People-Centred Justice for Peaceful Societies
Cooperatives and people-centred justice: a common foundation On 4 July 2026, the United Nations marked the International Day of Cooperatives under the theme “Cooperatives for a peaceful world.” The theme reflects growing recognition that peace is not simply the absence of…
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Lessons from Kenya’s Alternative Justice Systems
by Christine Okeno, HiiL’s Kenya Country Liaison Officer When a community elder mediates a family land dispute or reconciles neighbouring communities following a conflict over shared water resources, restoring relationships, harmony, and peaceful coexistence through dialogue…
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Advancing MSME Resilience Through Innovation in Tunisia
Today, as we mark the United Nations Day dedicated to empowering Micro-, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) through innovation and sustainable industrial development, we recognise the critical role small businesses play in building resilient and inclusive economies.…
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E-justice and Support Measures: Best Practices and Challenges in East and West Africa
A court service can move online and still remain out of reach. That is the central warning in HiiL’s new report, E-justice and Support Measures: Best Practices and Challenges in East and West Africa. Across the continent, courts and justice institutions are testing digital case…
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What a Rice Farm in Yagaba Taught Me About Justice
by Adedolapo Alabi A Harvest Season Gone Wrong In late November 2020, I travelled to Yagaba in the North-East Region of Ghana to harvest rice on a farm I had invested my savings in. What should have been a two-day trip stretched into a week as we struggled to secure a combine…
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From Process to Protection: Delivering People-Centred Justice for Domestic Violence Survivors in Uganda
“In a perfect world, I wanted to regain my freedom and peace. I wanted to live without control, fear, or violence and to feel safe and independent again.” This is what domestic violence survivors in Uganda truly look for when they seek justice. They are often not looking for…
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HiiL Annual Report 2025: Anchored on Solutions for People-Centred Justice
In a world marked by increasing instability, shrinking civic space, and a seventh consecutive year of global rule of law decline, one reality has become increasingly clear: justice cannot remain an abstract principle. It must work for people where they are, in the systems they…
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HiiL and Accelerate Africa spotlight Justice Innovation at AA4 Demo Day in Lagos
Lagos / The Hague, 30 May 2026 – HiiL, The Hague Institute for Innovation of Law, and Accelerate Africa showcased five justice-focused startups that were part of the 13 startup batch at the AA4 Demo Day & Conference, held on 30 May 2026 in Lagos, Nigeria and online. The event…
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Justice First, Stability Follows: HiiL’s Justice Matters Conference Calls for a New Global Approach
At a time when conflict, polarisation, and democratic backsliding continue to shape global politics, the 2026 Justice Matters Conference delivered a clear message: justice cannot wait until after stability is achieved. Instead, justice itself must become the foundation for…
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The Ukraine Benchmark: Rebuilding Legitimacy in a Fragmenting Justice System
By Udo Jude Ilo, CEO, The Hague Institute for Innovation of Law (HiiL) Across multiple conflicts, accountability has returned to the global agenda. Arrest warrants are issued, investigations are launched, and legal debates are intensifying. But beneath this renewed attention…