Highlight Remarks

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This high-level event marks the official launch of the Access to Law and Justice Working Group (ALJ-WG)—a new global partnership dedicated to improving legal literacy, legal aid, and access to remedies worldwide. 

In today’s challenging global context, closing justice gaps is essential for inclusive growth, job creation, and public trust. This high-level dialogue will bring together diverse voices to explore practical ways to remove barriers to legal access and promote justice as a driver of sustainable development. 

This session will also and introduce upcoming initiatives—including a global consultation and the “Lawyer’s Cookbook” for scalable justice innovations. Join us to help shape a global blueprint for access to justice. 

Welcome Remarks

David Satola, Chief Counsel, World Bank Group

Opening Remarks

Christophe Soulard, First President, French Court de Cassation

Panel A: Legal Practitioners Focus

David Campbell, Chair of the United States Federal Judiciary’s Committee on International Judicial Relations

Julie Couturier, President, French National Bar Council

Anastassiya Miller, Program Director of Civic Space, PILnet

Panel B: Global NGOs and Specialized Multilateral Organizations Focus

Karen Tse, Founder and CEO, International Bridges to Justice

Anna Giudice, Team Leader, Accelerating Justice Team, CPCJS/DTA, UN Office on Drugs and Crime

Henk-Jan Brinkman, Permanent Observer of the International Development Law Organization (IDLO) to the United Nations 

Partnering for Impact: Next Steps with the ALJ-WG

Solene Bedel, Head of Legal, Jus Mundi

Closing Remarks (video)

Her Ladyship Martha Koome, Chief Justice of Kenya

Moderators

Christian Brugerolle, Counsel, World Bank Group

Paula Tavares, Counsel, World Bank Group

 

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