Resources
The ILF advances global research on access to justice and has developed guidelines and practical tools that promote quality legal aid. Below, find select ILF publications and other resources to which we have contributed.
Urgent Call to Action to Relevant Afghan Authorities on COVID-19 Justice Sector Response
The International Legal Foundation
2020
To safeguard the fundamental rights of all Afghans during the outbreak of COVID-19, ILF Afghanistan delivered an urgent call to action to Afghanistan's justice and judicial sector.
Afghanistan
COVID-19
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Access to Justice Survey: Nepal
The International Legal Foundation, The Judges’ Society Nepal
2015
A report highlighting how legal representation is provided to the indigent accused in six districts of Nepal.
Nepal
Quality Representation
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Advising and Requesting Release of Those at Risk in Myanmar’s Detention Centers and Prisons, as Coronavirus Spreads
Yangon Justice Centre, Mawlamyaing Justice Centre, Colors Rainbow, Thazin Legal Aid Group, International Bridges to Justice (IBJ) and the International Legal Foundation (ILF)
2020
A letter proposing urgent action to protect the health and safety of those who are in detention centers and prisons across Myanmar.
Myanmar
COVID-19
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Advocacy: Justice and the SDGs
The Transparency, Accountability, & Participation (TAP) Network
2016
A toolkit on how to translate international justice commitments into national reform for civil society, activists, and policy practitioners.
Global
SDG16+
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Appeal from Human Rights Groups and Legal Aid Providers to Protect At-Risk Detainees in Nepal
The Public Defender Society of Nepal and The International Legal Foundation
2020
Human rights organizations in Nepal propose specific action to protect the lives and health of people in detention.
Nepal
COVID-19
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Appeal from Human Rights Groups and Legal Aid Providers to Reduce Risk and Arrange for Hearings through Technology
The Public Defender Society of Nepal and The International Legal Foundation
2020
Human rights organizations in Nepal propose specific action to protect justice sector workers and prevent court closures.
Nepal
COVID-19
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Call to Release Those at Risk in Nepal’s Detention Centers and Prisons
The Public Defender Society of Nepal and The International Legal Foundation
2020
The Public Defender Society of Nepal and the International Legal Foundation
jointly propose the Government of Nepal take action to reduce overcrowding in Nepal’s detention centers, jails and prisons.
Nepal
COVID-19
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Coronavirus Pandemic: Guidance for Legal Aid Providers to Protect Health and Human Rights of Detainees
The International Legal Foundation
2020
This tool is intended to empower legal aid providers with a framework for actions they can take to address the COVID-19 pandemic and limit the severity of the impact on people in detention.
Global
COVID-19
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Critical Insights on the State of
Juvenile Justice in Nepal
The International Legal Foundation
2021
This report highlights pressing issues in Nepal's juvenile justice system. It reveals initial findings of a 2021 survey of 917 detained juveniles and includes case notes explaining PDS-Nepal's efforts to litigate violations of the rights of children.
Nepal
Children & Youth
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Final Report on the International Conference on Access to Legal Aid in Criminal Justice Systems
ILAC 2020- International Conference on Access to Legal Aid in Criminal Justice Systems
2020
The International Conference on Access to Legal Aid in Criminal Justice Systems - Special Convening amidst Covid-19 to Support Access to Justice for all, was held September 14- 18, 2020. This final report contains summaries of all panel sessions and the final outcome document.
Global
Legal Aid Access
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Handbook on Ensuring Quality of Legal Aid Services in Criminal Justice Processes
United Nations
2016
From the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, practical guidance and promising practices from around the world.
Global
Quality Representation
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ILF Afghanistan Fact Sheet
The International Legal Foundation
2021
The ILF in Afghanistan at a glance.
Afghanistan
Legal Aid Access
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ILF Global Fact Sheet
The International Legal Foundation
2020
The ILF's global work at a glance.
Global
Legal Aid Access
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ILF Palestine Fact Sheet
The International Legal Foundation
2020
The ILF in Palestine at a glance.
Palestine
Legal Aid Access
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ILF Tunisia Fact Sheet
The International Legal Foundation
2020
The ILF in Tunisia at a glance.
Tunisia
Legal Aid Access
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Juvenile Justice in the West Bank: Analysis and Recommendations for Reform
The International Legal Foundation and The United Nations Development Programme
2014
This report presents findings, observations, and recommendations from research on juveniles in the criminal justice system of the West Bank.
Palestine
Children & Youth
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Measuring Justice
The International Legal Foundation
2016
The ILF’s flagship publication on defining and evaluating quality for criminal legal aid providers.
Global
Legal Aid Access
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Nepal's’ Criminal Legal Aid System: An Overview of Delivery Systems and Recommendations for Reform
The International Legal Foundation
2015
This report outlines key concerns about access to counsel in Nepal and offers recommendations to address them.
Nepal
Legal Aid Access
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