About the World Justice Project

What is the World Justice Project?

The World Justice Project (WJP) is an independent, multidisciplinary organization working to create knowledge, build awareness, and stimulate action to advance the rule of law worldwide.

Founded by William H. Neukom in 2006 as a presidential initiative of the American Bar Association (ABA), and with the initial support of 21 other strategic partners, the World Justice Project transitioned into an independent 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in 2009. Its offices are located in Washington DC, Singapore, and Mexico City.

What does the WJP do?

The WJP produces original, independent research and data about the rule of law, including the WJP Rule of Law Index; promotes understanding and appreciation for the rule of law, its relationship to development, and effective strategies to strengthen it; and connects and builds an engaged global network of policymakers and advocates to advance the rule of law through strategic partnerships, convenings, coordinated advocacy, and support for locally led initiatives. Explore our online library of publications here.

In addition to our original research, the WJP’s engagement efforts include connecting and developing a global network, organizing and leading strategic convenings, and incubating practical, locally-led programs. At our World Justice Forum, regional conferences, and single-country workshops, advocates come together to learn about the rule of law, build their networks, and design pragmatic solutions to local rule of law challenges. Our World Justice Challenge provides seed grants to support on-the-ground programs addressing discrimination, corruption, violence, and more. Read more about this work here.

Who runs the WJP?

Read about our staff, leadership, strategic partners, and supporters on our website here.

How is the WJP funded?

The World Justice Project thanks the following major 2022-2023 donors whose support makes our work possible, listed below.  For a full list of our supporters, please reference our website here.

Institutional Donors 2022-2023

• American Bar Association Section of Environment, Energy & Resources

• Carnegie Mellon University

• The Chandler Foundation

• The Charles Stewart Mott Foundation

• The Hewlett Foundation

• The Lawrence Foundation

• Luminate

• Mo Ibrahim Foundation

• Neukom Family Foundation

• The Open Society Foundations

Private Sector Partnership for the Rule of Law 2022-2023

• Arnold & Porter

• Google

• Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)

• K&L Gates LLP

• LexisNexis Rule of Law Foundation

• Microsoft Corporation

• Shell Global

• Uber

• Wilson Sonsini Foundation

Additional Private Sector Support  2022-2023

• Cooley

• Fredrikson & Byron

• Jupitice

• Pacifica Law Group

• Perkins Coie LLP

• Zuber Lawler

How can I be more involved with the WJP?

The World Justice Project’s work involves much more the the WJP Rule of Law Index — to learn about other opportunities for involvement with our work, please visit the WJP website at https://www.worldjusticeproject.org.

To receive the latest WJP news, updates, and invitations — including World Justice Challenge announcements, new research releases, and expert webinar briefings — you can sign up for our newsletter mailing list here.