The Justice Action Coalition (JAC) is a multi-stakeholder, high-ambition coalition of countries and organizations, championing equal access to justice for all. Its guiding ambition is to close the global justice gap and achieve measurable progress in justice outcomes for people and communities by 2030 and beyond.
The JAC acts as a platform for inspiration, dialogue, and action, based on inclusion and diversity, to bring together different voices, perspectives, and technical expertise on the rule of law and access to justice.
JAC Mandate
- Increase political dialogue and alignment on transforming justice systems to put people at the center, by joining forces around shared goals, key messages, and global policy asks at the national, regional, and global level to influence agendas, international priorities, and funding streams.
- Accelerate progress toward the goal of providing access to justice for all, by enabling national justice leaders and change-makers to access relevant resources, expertise, and international support, and otherwise supporting them to develop and implement credible, inclusive, and adequately funded strategies.
- Advance the understanding of what works to provide access to justice for all, by encouraging the collection of people-centered justice data and evidence, endorsing standards and methodologies, and assessing the ever-growing body of knowledge and know-how.
Timeline of Events
Justice Action Coalition | April 14, 2021
- Justice Action Coalition founding.
- Joint letter to the United Nations secretary-general.
Ministerial Meeting | May 30, 2022
- Justice Appeal 2023.
- Joint Deliverables established.
Summit for Democracy | March 29–30, 2023
- Rule of Law and People-Centered Justice cohort aligns with the Justice Action Coalition.
Ministerial Meeting and High-level Political Forum | June and July 2023
- Agreed on the permanent structure of the JAC.
- Showcased best practices.
- High-level Political Forum events.
Sustainable Development Goal Summit | September 2023
- The permanent structure of the JAC is presented.
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