International Mainstreaming

Overview

The WJP began holding international action-oriented outreach meetings with global leaders to mainstream Rule of Law into the work of a variety of disciplines in early 2007.  These regional multidisciplinary meetings are a key component of the World Justice Project's collaborative efforts to advance the Rule of Law worldwide.

These meetings bring together leaders from all over the world, representing such fields as the arts, business, education, engineering, environment, faith, human rights, labor, law and the judiciary, media, military, public health and public safety/law enforcement. Participants share the impact that Rule of Law weaknesses have on their disciplines and identify critical areas where cross-disciplinary efforts could help strengthen the Rule of Law. Here is a sample of what participants from around the world (PDF) had to say about the impact of the Rule of Law.

Upcoming Events

The WJP will utilize its distinctive multidisciplinary approach for a two-day action-oriented MENA Conference on June 25-26, 2010 at the prestigious Al Akhawayn University in Ifrane, Morocco. Visit the MENA 2010 Conference website.

The WJP also is currently planning two additional multidisciplinary outreach meetings: Latin America in September 2010, and Asia in January 2011.

Past Mainstreaming Events

The second World Justice Forum was held in Vienna, Austria from November 11-14, 2009. The World Justice Forum II took place November 11-14, 2009 in Vienna, Austria. This second worldwide gathering hosted by the World Justice Project was attended by 312 participants from 84 countries and a multitude of disciplines – including architecture, the arts, business, education, environment, government, faith, human rights, international development, labor, media, military, public health, public safety, science.

The WJP held a second multidisciplinary regional outreach meeting for Sub-Saharan African in Cape Town, South Africa, on May 6-7, 2009. 83 leaders from 22 Sub-Saharan countries representing 17 disciplines attended the event.

The international mainstreaming efforts of the Project during its first 18 months culminated in the inaugural World Justice Forum in July 2008. A brief description of those regional meeting follows:

• North America: A kickoff mainstreaming meeting was held in Washington, DC in February 2007, with 83 leaders participating, representing 8 disciplines.
• Africa: In Accra, Ghana, 61 leaders participated from 21 African countries. They represented 10 disciplines.
• Latin America: In Buenos Aires, 47 leaders participated from 11 countries. They represented 12 disciplines.
• Europe: In Prague, Czech Republic, 36 leaders participated from 22 countries. They represented 11 disciplines.
• Asia: In Singapore, 52 leaders participated from 16 countries. They represented 11 disciplines.

• Workshops led by health, education, and engineering professionals in Botswana, the Central African Republic, and Zimbabwe to strengthen public understanding of the Rule of Law and develop action plans for next steps;
• Training sessions for employers, workers, and government officials on labor laws in Madagascar, Malawi, and Tanzania; and

• Initiatives on women's health, property and other rights in Ethiopia and Sierra Leone.