Meet 30 Rule of Law Changemakers, Finalists for the World Justice Challenge 2021

The World Justice Challenge 2021: Advancing the Rule of Law in a Time of Crisis is a global competition to identify, recognize, and promote good practices and high-impact projects and policies that protect and advance the rule of law in the face of an unprecedented worldwide pandemic. This year, WJP and its thematic partners have selected 30 finalists from a pool of 425 submissions from 114 countries. These projects were chosen for their demonstrated impact in advancing the rule of law in four thematic areas affected by the COVID-19 pandemic: access to justice for all, accountable governance, fundamental rights and non-discrimination, and anti-corruption and open government. An additional ten projects were chosen as Honorable Mentions. Congratulations to all of them! VIEW FINALISTS A panel of expert judges will select five winning organizations from the pool of 30 finalists, including one for each theme. A sixth winner will be selected from the finalists through a popular vote by WJP's global rule of law network. Winners will be announced the week of May 24. Each of the six winning organizations will receive a $20,000 cash prize and opportunities for networking support from the World Justice Project throughout the year. Announcing the Ruth Bader Ginsburg Legacy Prize The World Justice Project is delighted to announce today—on International Women’s Day— that one of the World Justice Challenge prizes will honor the legacy of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, an inspiration to changemakers the world over. The WJP's first-ever Ruth Bader Ginsburg Legacy Prize will go to the Challenge finalist project that best exemplifies the fight against inequality and gender-based discrimination. The Ruth Bader Ginsburg Legacy Prize honors former U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ginsburg's lifelong work in service to the causes of justice, equality, and the rule of law, and in recognition of her tremendous inspiration to WJP's mission and work. Justice Ginsburg served as an Honorary Chair of the World Justice Project from its founding and attended three of its global World Justice Forums, including keynote talks in 2013 and 2017. How to get involved: Browse Finalist Projects: Watch a video overview of each project and read additional information on each project’s impact, and potential for scalability, replicability, and sustainability. > View finalist projects Attend a Virtual Regional Showcase Event: From March 24 through April 14, WJP and its regional partners will host four virtual Finalists Regional Showcase events. The events will feature quick pitch presentations from Finalists for each region. > Register to attend Ask Questions to Finalists: Join the World Justice Challenge 2021 Community Forum to ask questions to Finalists and network with other members of the rule of law community. > Join the community Vote: One winner will be selected through a popular vote by WJP's global rule of law network. Voting will open in mid-April. Stay tuned for more details coming soon! Thank you to our Sponsors and Partners for the World Justice Challenge 2021: View this email in your browser. Facebook Twitter Website Copyright © 2021 The World Justice Project, All rights reserved. World Justice Project Newsletter List Our mailing address is: The World Justice Project 1025 Vermont Ave, NW Suite 1200 Washington, DC 20005 Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.

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