World Justice Forum 2025

Standing Up for the Rule of Law

Warsaw, Poland

23-26 June 2025

500 Participants

500 rule of law champions representing a broad range of sectors will attend the World Justice Forum to learn, collaborate, and take action.

100+ Countries

World Justice Forum participants come from more than 100 countries, bringing with them their own unique experiences, expertise, and points of view.

4 Days

The World Justice Forum program spans four dynamic days of working sessions, plenaries, networking, cultural events, and more.

AROUND THE FORUM

A Bustling Justice Expo

At the heart of the World Justice Forum, you will find an exhibition space for innovative and original content on rule of law and accountable governance from all over the world. This is where participants, including government representatives, civil society leaders, media, donors, and the private sector gather informally and learn from international best practices.

Interactive Working Sessions

Throughout the World Justice Forum, participants will take part in their choice of hands-on working sessions. These action-oriented sessions are where participants meet to discuss practical plans that mobilize rule of law change. Working sessions are structured to be highly collaborative and promote next steps beyond the conference.

Data-Driven Plenaries

Each day of the Forum will be grounded in engaging plenary discussions that set the stage for learning and collaboration. The World Justice Project will share insights from its original rule of law research and engage expert speakers in engaging, thought-provoking conversation.

Regional Connections

To support local-level rule of law collaboration, the World Justice Forum will convene special workshops and networking for participants from different geographic regions. These sessions will aim to foster knowledge -sharing, agenda- setting, and future partnership development.

Cultural Highlights

The Forum will feature arts and cultural performances that illuminate a diversity of rule of law issues and inspire participants to imagine new dimensions of building a more just and accountable world.

PAST HIGHLIGHTS

Sherrilyn Ifill

Keynote conversation with Sherrilyn Ifill, a visionary leader in racial justice and equality in the United States, oncovering the legacy of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg and the role of the law in advancing civil rights.

Seun Kuti

Interview with Grammy-nominated Nigerian musician Seun Kuti on how music can help advance social and justice causes through its powerful messages and broad reach.

Rede Wayuri

Marivelton Barroso, co-founder of Rede Wayuri, accepts the 2022 Rule of Law Award for his organization’s groundbreaking work to counter disinformation and environmental threats in the Brazilian Amazon.

Afghanistan National Institute of Music

The Afghanistan National Institute of Music’s founder and director, Dr. Ahmad Sarmast, delivers moving remarks imploring the restoration of rights for all Afghan people, followed by a performance by an ensemble of young Afghan musicians.

Pooven Moodley

Keynote interview with Pooven Moodley, executive director of Natural Justice, on traditional knowledge and Indigenous rights in Africa.

Adam Bodnar

Adam Bodnar (currently, the Polish Minister of Justice) accepts the 2019 Rule of Law Award as Poland’s independent human rights ombudsman, honoring his office’s efforts to stem the country’s backsliding on judicial independence and fundamental rights.

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