International Bar Association launches ‘50/50 by 2030’ project—a longitudinal study into gender disparity in law

”We are delighted to collaborate with the International Bar Association, and to contribute our assets and skills—in this case our technology, and our people—to support this important initiative. As a global organization, we recognize and applaud the IBA in launching this project. Its potential to drive meaningful change towards the quest for gender equality in the legal profession is an important contribution to this major challenge.“

—Ian McDougall
President of the LexisNexis Rule of Law Foundation

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According to the United Nations, there are five billion people around the globe living outside the umbrella protections of the rule of law. As the LexisNexis Rule of Law Foundation, we are deeply committed to supporting the development of peaceful, equitable and prosperous societies, and advancing the rule of law.

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Rule of Law Equation

The rule of law is the foundation for the development of peaceful, equitable and prosperous societies. We believe there are four key areas that form the umbrella protection of the rule of law.

Areas of the Rule of Law Defined

The stronger each of these components are, the greater the rule of law.
Equality Under the Law

All people, businesses and governments are accountable, and the law applies to everyone in the same way, no matter who you are.

Transparency of Law

Laws must be clear, precise, affordable and accessible while protecting fundamental human rights.

Independent Judiciary

An independent judiciary ensures equality and fairness of law between people and public officials.

Accessible Legal Remedy

There must be access to timely resolution in a court of law.

LexisNexis® Rule of Law Impact Tracker

Data from the LexisNexis® Rule of Law Impact Tracker shows that when the rule of law is strong in a country, other positive social and economic factors within the country are also strong. The LexisNexis® Rule of Law Foundation is committed to building legal infrastructures to solve complex and deep-rooted problems in holistic ways to achieve more robust outcomes and truly advance the rule of law.

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