Justice for Development: Integrating Justice and Human Rights into the Post-2015 Development Framework
On June 10, 2014, James A. Goldston, executive director of the Open Society Justice Initiative, argued at the United Nations that: “When both government and civil society groups support people to understand and claim their legal rights, development processes are not only more inclusive and equitable, they also drive better health, stronger educational outcomes, and wealthier communities.”
Read the full text of his remarks to the President of the General Assembly’s High-Level Event on “Contributions of Human Rights and the Rule of Law in the Post-2015 Development Agenda.”
How Paralegals Delivered Access to Justice in the Jails of Sierra Leone Grantee Spotlight
Timap for Justice sent community-based paralegals into police stations in Sierra Leone. The result? Around half the people they helped were released on bail; more than a quarter saw charges dropped altogether.
Justice, Development Planning, and the Role of Regular People
The move toward including justice in the UN’s post-2015 development agenda highlights the fundamental role of civil society—and regular people—in securing sustainable development.
Access to Justice Should Be a Development Priority
Indonesia should support the inclusion of justice targets in the new set of development goals being negotiated at the UN.