Living in peaceful, just societies with trusted institutions that safeguard human rights is a universal aspiration. But the rule of law is in decline in many countries, with growing challenges to fundamental rights and low trust levels in justice system institutions and their actors. Individual legal needs are vast. Yet billions of people, especially from disadvantaged populations, face obstacles in accessing legal systems and their services. When justice systems fail, they compound inequality, including by failing to protect the right to education.
This is the third publication in the UNESCO Global Education Monitoring Report series aimed at advancing debate on the interrelationship between education and selected outcomes of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Published in partnership with Namati and the Grassroots Justice Network, this report argues for people-centered justice, which requires a legally empowered citizenry. Education, as part of its moral and political purpose, has a role to help people understand their rights, navigate justice systems, and shape fairer societies. It also has a clear role, through formal and non-formal channels, to develop the professional capacity of justice system actors.
For more information, visit the Education and Justice report page on the UNESCO Global Education Monitoring Report website.