| Major group affiliation: |
- Non-governmental organization
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| Affiliation with other organizations: |
The Hague Rule of Law Network; United Nations Rule of Law; International Rule of Law Directory; Innovating Justice; Landesa; and World Federation of Engineering Organization. |
| Publications: |
Agrast, M., Botero, J., Ponce, A. 2010. WJP Rule of Law Index. Washington, D.C.: The World Justice Project.
Agrast, M., Botero, J., Ponce, A. WJP Rule of Law Index 2011. Washington, D.C.: The World Justice Project.
Heckman, J. J., Nelson, R. L., & Cabatingan, L. (2010). Global perspectives on the Rule of Law. London: Routledge.
Ghai, Y. P., & Cottrell, J. (2010). Marginalized communities and access to justice. Abingdon England: Routledge. |
Statements or documents submitted
Commission on Sustainable Development:
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none |
| Affiliation with other organizations: |
People to People International, World Council of Religious Leaders, Human Rights First, Human Rights Watch, NAFSA (Association of International Educators) |
| Publications: |
Agrast, M., Botero, J., Ponce, A. 2010. WJP Rule of Law Index. Washington, D.C.: The World Justice Project.
Agrast, M., Botero, J., Ponce, A. WJP Rule of Law Index 2011. Washington, D.C.: The World Justice Project.
Heckman, J. J., Nelson, R. L., & Cabatingan, L. (2010). Global perspectives on the Rule of Law. London: Routledge.
Ghai, Y. P., & Cottrell, J. (2010). Marginalized communities and access to justice. Abingdon England: Routledge. |
| Purpose of the organization: |
To lead a global, multidisciplinary effort to strengthen the rule of law for the development of communities of opportunity and equity. |
| Activities relevant to the conference of States Parties to the convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities: |
NA |
| Confirmation of the activities of the organization at the regional, national or international level: |
See WJP Annual Report http://www.worldjusticeproject.org/sites/default/files/WJP_Annual_Report_2010.pdf |
| A list of members of the governing body of the organization, and their countries of nationality: |
Members of the Board of Director are:
Sheikha Abdulla Al-Misnad, President of Qatar University (Qatar)
Emil Constantinescu, President of Romania 1996-2000, and President of the Romanian Foundation for Democracy (Romania)
Ashraf Ghani, Chairman of The Institute for State Effectiveness (Afghanistan)
William C. Hubbard, Partner at Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP (United States)
Suet-Fern Lee, Senior Director at Stamford Law Corporation (Singapore)
Mondli Makhanya, Group Editor in Chief of Avusa Media Ltd. (South Africa)
William H. Neukom, Chairman Emeritus of the San Francisco Giants, and Partner at K&L Gates (United States)
Ellen Gracie Northfleet, Lawyer, and former Chief Justice of the Federal Supreme Court of Brazil (Brazil)
James R. Silkenat, Partner at Sullivan & Worcester LLP (United States)
Officers:
Deborah Enix-Ross, Vice President, Litigation Practice Group Manager at Debevoise & Plimpton LLP (United States)
Suzanne E. Gilbert, Vice President, Partner at Holland & Knight LLP (United States)
Lawrence B. Bailey, Secretary, retired attorney, and former Senior Partner at Preston Gates & Ellis (United States)
Gerold W. Libby, General Counsel, Partner at Zuber & Taillieu LLP (United States). |
| Description of the membership of the organization, indicating the total number of members: |
The WJP is not a membership organization. The WJP does, however, have working relationships with approximately 10,000 people world wide who are leaders in business, government and civil society in all disciplines. |
| Affiliation with other organizations: |
Karamah. Please also note that presenters and participants in many WJP events are top leaders on advancement of women issues worldwide, such as representatives of Arab Women Legal Networks and Vital Voices, as well as Maya Morsy, Country Coordinator, UN Women, Egypt. |
| Publications: |
Hanafi, L., Pratt, C. Morocco’s 2004 Family Code Moudawana: Improving Access to Justice for Women. |
Statements or documents submitted
to the Commission on the Status of Women:
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none |
Statements or documents submitted
to the Committee on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women:
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none |
Public Administration and Development Management
| Involvement in Public Administration: |
The WJP works extensively with both mid- and high-level members of governments and judiciaries around the world in explaining findings of the WJP Rule of Law Index and in carrying out the work of the WJP Mainstreaming programs. This work equips those in public administration to better understand and address rule of law issues. |
| Publications: |
Agrast, M., Botero, J., Ponce, A. 2010. WJP Rule of Law Index. Washington, D.C.: The World Justice Project.
Agrast, M., Botero, J., Ponce, A. WJP Rule of Law Index 2011. Washington, D.C.: The World Justice Project. |
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