The WJP Rule of Law Award recognizes global and local champions advancing rule of law. Announced on Tuesday, April 30 at the 2019 World Justice Forum: Realizing Justice for All, the 2019 award recognized Dr. Adam Bodnar and the Office of Poland’s Commissioner for Human Rights. Poland’s independent ombudsman and his team were honored for courageous efforts to stem the country’s backsliding on judicial independence and fundamental rights. The 2019 Rule of Law Award award was presented by members of the WJP Board of Directors: Ellen Gracie Northfleet, former Chief-Justice, Federal Supreme Court of Brazil and Petar Stoyanov, former President of Bulgaria.
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The World Justice Forum: Realizing Justice for All (April 29 – May 2, 2019 in The Hague, Netherlands) convened the international justice and rule of law community in preparation for the UN High Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 16 in July. The World Justice Forum is the premier international event for the rule of law, convening governmental and non-governmental actors, private sector leaders, and members of the donor community. Focused on the theme "Realizing Justice for All," participants at the Forum showcased and and learned from successful solutions, fostered multi-sectoral collaboration, and mobilized commitments to increase access to justice. Learn more: [ Ссылка ].
