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We work internationally to develop effective and accountable justice systems. Nationally, we support and train lawyers and community paralegals, and seek to make justice accessible to all.

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September 28, 2012 | by George Soros, Fazle Hasan Abed | 9

A legally empowered citizenry is both the guarantor and lifeblood of democracy. Poverty will only be defeated when the law works for everyone.

November 7, 2012 | by Stanley Ibe | 31

Eighty percent of Nigeria’s prison population is awaiting trial. But young lawyers posted at local police stations are now keeping more people out of unnecessary detention.

December 13, 2012 | by Israel Butler

A new Justice Scoreboard will assess the justice systems of the 27 EU member states on the basis of strength, efficiency and reliability. But how effective can it really be?

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