What Does Access to Justice Mean?

Access to justice is a vital part of development. Without it, people who live in poverty can be left behind, without a voice. That is why the United Nations' 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development calls for equal access to justice for all. 

Read more about the work of paralegals around the world who are providing grass-roots legal advice to their communities. They work to resolve people's disputes, to protect their rights and ensure fair treatment—all vital if the world is to achieve the comprehensive vision for the future of the planet set out in the UN's Sustainable Develoment Goals.