Improving Access to Civil Justice in Latin America

This project aims to increase access for men and women in Latin America to equitable and efficient civil justice that respects the rights of those involved in legal proceedings. The project supports a regional approach to civil justice reform in Latin America and seeks to facilitate more transparent and predictable legal frameworks and procedures for dispute resolution. Project activities include: (1) identifying the key challenges for civil justice and developing effective responses to them; (2) providing technical assistance to governments in testing and implementing reforms; (3) developing training courses for justice professionals and stakeholders including civil society representatives academics legal assistance providers and members of the media on the implementation and promotion of civil justice reforms; and (4) promoting civil justice reform and strengthening ties between stakeholders by developing a regional network of civil justice practitioners hosting knowledge-sharing events and facilitating policy dialogue seminars.

The expected outcomes for this project include: (1) improved civil justice practices and procedures implemented by local and national governments in Latin America; and (2) increased contributions by civil justice stakeholders in support of civil justice reforms in Latin America.