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Independent International Legal Advocates

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Areas of expertise & Fields of activity:	Economic and Social: Biodiversity Climate Change Crime Prevention Criminal Justice Decolonization Development Environment Extreme poverty Governance Human Rights Humanitarian Affairs International Law International Security Justice Law of the Sea and Antarctica Least Developed Countries Migration Minority Rights Outer Space Peace and Security Refugees Sustainable Development Technical Cooperation Torture Trade and Development Values Women Women/gender Equality Financing for Development: Addressing systemic issues Population: International migration Sustainable Development: Capacity-building International law Peace and Development in Africa: Development in Africa Peace in Africa Conflict Resolution in Africa: Conflicts Resolution
Geographic scope:	International
Millennium Development Goals:	Eradicate extreme poverty and hunger
Mission statement:	Independent International Legal Advocates is a group of dedicated lawyers committed to ensuring fairness in International law. We believe in a world where International Law works effectively to solve global issues, and every country and every people is heard in its creation and implementation. A global legal system is great for small and developing States (SDS) – if it is working the way it should. Working for inclusion in these diverse perspectives will lead to better outcomes of human dignity, environmental protection, and sustainable development. If you care about these vital goals – you care about international law across the globe. We provide the training and guidance our partners need focused on the core issues for the globe. We also work with some of the best law schools and best law firms in the world to enhance our ability to raise the voice of small and developing nations. This emphasis on collaboration and capacity-building multiplies the overall impact of our work. IILA adopts an approach of effective crisis avoidance instead of disorganized crisis management. Current global challenges demonstrate the vital need for SDS and all States to be connected and to unite. It further illustrates the vital role of Governments, and the absolute necessity of preparation, planning and long-term strategic engagement - IILA provides this for SDS in international law.
Year established:	2016
Year of registration:	2016
Organizational structure:	IILA is a non-profit organization, incorporated under New York State law, and a registered 501(c)(3) in the US Federal system. It has an external Board of Directors, overseeing all legal and operational aspects of the organization. It possesses an Advisory Council on Public International Law, made of experts in the field, to provide insight into the topics IILA engages work in for its State Partners. The Executive Director is supported by Legal Advisers, and a number of rotating Interns and Fellows.
Number and type of members:	IILA is not a membership organization per se, but does seek funding from individual donors (in addition to philanthropic entities, etc.).
Funding structure:	Grants from Governments Fees for education and training services Fees for providing consulting or research services Fundraising campaigns Donations and grants from domestic sources Foreign and international grants

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