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Justice Matters 2026 Conference
6 May - 8 May
Justice First. Stability Follows: Rethinking Peace and Security
As global conflict intensifies, one question becomes unavoidable: can there be lasting stability without justice? Justice Matters 2026 brings together global leaders, institutions, and practitioners to explore why justice must be at the centre of peacebuilding.
Event Details
- Dates: 6 – 8 May 2026
- Location: The Hague, The Netherlands & Livestream
- Main Plenary: 7 May, Peace Palace, Carnegieplein 2
About the Conference
With global peace declining and conflict levels rising, Justice Matters 2026 challenges conventional approaches to security by placing justice at the core. The conference explores how fair, accessible, and people-centred justice systems can prevent conflict, address grievances, and support sustainable peace.
Bringing together policymakers, practitioners, and international organisations, the programme focuses on turning justice into a frontline strategy—rather than a post-conflict afterthought.
Conference Programme
Day 1 – 6 May | The Hague (Multiple Venues)
People-centered justice as an early warning and prevention tool
09:00 – 10:30 |📍 The Hague Humanity Hub
Organised by UNDP, Cordaid, and The Hague Humanity Hub
Speakers:
- Claudine Tsongo
- Moncef Kartas
- Jelle Postma (TBC)
- IDLO Ukraine representative (TBC)
Commercial Justice at the Intersection of Justice, Investment, and Economic Development
11:00 – 12:30 |📍 HiiL Office (Van Bylandt Huis)
Organised by Team Europe Democracy (TED), with HiiL, IDLO, and Open Government Partnership
High-Level Judicial Dialogue: Building People-Centred Justice Across Africa and Iberoamerica
14:00 – 16:00📍 HiiL Office (Van Bylandt Huis)
Organised by African Alliance for People-Centred Justice & Ibero-American Alliance for Access to Justice (with HiiL, Pathfinders, RIJA, UNDP)
Speakers:
- Justice Diana Kavedza-Mochache (Kenya)
- Justice Mariela Ponce (Mexico)
- Justice Kate Ogunsanya (Nigeria)
- Justice Gerardo Rubén Alfaro (Costa Rica)
- Justice Jaceguara Dantas da Silva (Brazil)
From Margins to Center: Women’s Justice in Fragile Times
17:30 – 19:00📍 Amare, The Hague
Organised by The Hague Humanity Hub & HiiL
Speakers:
- Marielle Vavier (Deputy Mayor, The Hague)
- Sara Hossain (UN Fact-Finding Mission on Iran)
- Sanaa Alsarghali (UNESCO Chair on Human Rights, Democracy and Peace)
- Moderator: Ijeoma Nwafor (HiiL)
Day 2 – 7 May | Peace Palace (Plenary Event)
09:30 – 17:00 📍 Peace Palace
Theme: Justice First. Stability Follows
The high-level plenary explores:
- The Problem: The relationship between rising conflict, weak justice systems, and global instability
- Practical Examples: Real-world cases where justice contributes to peace (TED-style talks)
- Political Buy-in & Investment: How to mobilise support and resources for justice systems
Day 3 – 8 May | The Hague
AI for Fair and People-Centred Justice Systems
10:00 – 12:30📍 HiiL Office
Organised by GIZ, with OECD, UNODC, and HiiL
This interactive session explores how AI can strengthen justice systems while addressing risks such as bias, accountability, and governance. Participants will engage in a scenario-based exercise on scaling AI responsibly.
Why Attend?
- Engage with leading global justice actors and decision-makers
- Explore practical solutions linking justice and stability
- Learn from cross-regional and interdisciplinary perspectives
- Build connections across the peace, justice, and development ecosystem
Registration
Register for the 7 May plenary event and sign up separately for sessions on 6 and 8 May via the available registration links.