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We are excited to have Dr.Martin Gramatikov, Knowledge and Research Director of HiiL speak at this event.

What does justice look like when it truly centers victims? The final session of #JusticeMatters2026 tackled this head-on, moving beyond legal theory toward meaningful protection. The key takeaway? Sustainable justice must be people-centered, collaborative, and responsive.

The final day of #JusticeMatters2026 kicked off with a deep dive into AI and the future of law. ⚖️🤖 Through an interactive board game with @GIZ_gmbh, @HiiL, @OECD, and @UNODC, we tackled the ethics of scaling AI responsibly.

And that's a wrap! Can peace last where justice is absent? Under the theme “Justice First. Stability Follows”, today’s plenary explored how people-centered justice systems can strengthen long-term stability. Thank you to all speakers, partners, and participants!

"Giving the human heart the opportuinity to express itself is part of human justice." - Justice Albie Sachs, former judge of the First Constitutional Court of South Africa, in his Keynote Speech 'The Justice that Matters: Turning the Negative into the Positive'

"Justice is not measured by what is said in these halls, but by what those far removed from them feel." A profound reminder from H.E. Mazhar al-Wais, Minister of Justice of the Syrian Arab Republic, at the #JusticeMatters Conference 2026. True impact happens on the ground.

Stability built on impunity is not stability; a state that cannot deliver justice cannot be a state, and a peace that silences victims cannot be a true peace. Powerful words from H.E. Adel Nassar, Minister of Justice of the Republic of Lebanon, at the #JusticeMatters Conference.

Inspirational words from Jan Zanen at the #JusticeMatters Conference. 🏛️ He reminds us that in a polarized world, justice must be more than a moral theory, it must be a practical tool that serves people. When states fail, we all feel the impact. It’s time for courageous action.

"5 billion people worldwide face justice issues. This is not just a development failure—it is a security risk." Powerful opening from Pascalle Grotenhuis at the #JusticeMatters Conference.

Kicking off the #JusticeMatters Conference! Our CEO Udo Ilo shared his family’s experience in the Nigerian Civil War to frame a vital truth: Justice isn't just a moral goal, it’s the foundation of sustainable trust. We ensure stability by ensuring justice.

Kicking off Justice Matters 2026, the inaugural panel From Margins to Center: Women’s Justice in Fragile Times, hosted with The Hague Humanity Hub, put women’s justice front and center.

Courts aren't just arbiters of law, they are key to stability and trust. Great dialogue today at #JusticeMatters2026 about people-centered justice across Africa & Ibero-America. Time to close the justice gap by focusing on real-world outcomes! 🌍

“Limited access to justice comes at a real economic cost.” — Maaike de Langen, @OECD At the #JusticeMatters Conference, we discussed how people-centered commercial justice—from ADR to community networks—empowers SMEs to grow and thrive. 📈 #RuleOfLaw #SMEs #GlobalDev

From Margins to Center: Women’s Justice in Fragile Times Justice Matters 2026 kicks off tonight with a powerful dialogue on leadership and inclusion in justice systems. 📅 Date: Wednesday, 6 May 2026 🕔 Time: 17:30 – 18:45 (Walk-in from 17:00)

Launching our new report: Bridging the Justice Gap! Join us on 20 May for evidence-based solutions to support domestic violence survivors in Uganda 🇺🇬. 📅 20 May 2026, 10:00 CET | 11:00 EAT, Online Webinar Register here: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

💡 How can more effective commercial justice systems act as a driver of investment, resilience and prosperity? Our side event at the #JusticeMatters2026 Conference, co-hosted with the Team Europe Democracy Network and HiiL, will showcase concrete opportunities to foster investment, jobs and growth through enhanced access to justice, including examples from IDLO's work with Small Claims Courts and court-annexed mediation in Kenya. 🗓️ When: Wednesday, 6 May | 11-12:30 CEST 📍 Where: The Hague & online ➡️ Register now: ow.ly/JTor50YIOsy @InnoJustice

Only one week until Justice Matters! Our annual conference is centered around an important theme: Justice first. Stability follows. We will explore what justice means in the peacebuilding process and its contribution to stability. 📍 Hybrid Sign-Up: hiil.org/justice-matter…

At Justice Matters 2026, we close the day with What We Take Forward on Justice and Stability, a final reflection on the insights, responsibilities, and next steps ahead. With contributions from Maaike de Langen (OECD - OCDE) and Nader Nadery (HiiL). justicematters.hiil.org

The Justice Matters conference is happening in just two weeks! We will examine how sustainable stability starts with justice. As global conflict rises, proper justice is becoming increasingly more important to peacebuilding. bit.ly/3PkkTZi

Advancing fairer justice in Niger! Justice leaders recently met in Dosso to scale the "guilty plea procedure" (CRPC). By allowing defendants to admit guilt, this initiative: - Speeds up case resolution - Reduces prison overcrowding - Creates more efficient paths to justice