Access to justice is a fundamental human right essential to the consolidation of the rule of law and human development. It entails the availability, use, and access (both physical and legal) to the tools and mechanisms necessary to ensure that rights are recognized and protected, thereby enabling the peaceful and effective resolution of individual or collective conflicts. Access to justice requires an effective judicial system that functions fairly and equitably for all people.
On June 15, 2026, Be Just hosted the forum "A New Opening for Democracy in Guatemala" in Washington, D.C., bringing together representatives from civil society, academia, and international organizations to discuss recent appointments within Guatemala’s justice system and the challenges of strengthening the rule of law. The event fostered dialogue on the opportunities and risks facing Guatemalan democracy at a pivotal moment for the country's institutional future.
University students and recent graduates participated in an open discussion with Claudia González, lawyer and human rights defender, on the current challenges facing the rule of law, patterns of criminalization, and the key role of younger generations in defending justice.
Este encuentro impulsó el intercambio de ideas y buenas prácticas para fortalecer las instituciones y apoyar los próximos procesos de elección de autoridades clave en el sistema de justicia.
En este taller analizamos el proceso de selección del Fiscal General 2026, sus retos y su importancia para el Estado de Derecho en Guatemala.
En este conversatorio con Ana Garita de ONU Mujeres dialogamos sobre los desafíos que enfrentan las mujeres en la vida pública y la importancia de garantizar su participación en condiciones de equidad y sin violencia.
Observaciones escritas de Be Just, la Facultad de Derecho de la George Washington University, y la Academia de Justicia global de la Universidad de Edimburgo
