International Development Law Organization (IDLO)
Overview
IDLO is the only global intergovernmental organization exclusively devoted to promoting the rule of law to advance sustainable development
We have experience working in more than 90 countries around the world with various legal systems
Our network includes thousands of trusted experts, alumni and partners
Established as an intergovernmental organization in 1988, IDLO has had United Nations Observer Status since 2001. OUR VISION A world in which every person lives with dignity and equality under the rule of lawOUR MISSION We champion people-centered justice and promote the rule of law to advance sustainable development and help build more peaceful, inclusive and resilient societies. OUR VALUES Sustainability People-Centered Gender Equality Local Ownership Human Rights Legal Pluralism Transparency and Accountability Partnership HOW IDLO WAS BORN IDLO was preceded by the International Development Law Institute (IDLI) which was established in 1983 as a non-governmental organization (NGO) to provide training and technical assistance to lawyers and other legal professionals from developing countries.
