Institute for Justice & Democracy in Haiti (IJDH) Email Format
Legal ServicesMassachusetts, United States11-50 Employees
The Institute for Justice & Democracy in Haiti (IJDH) operates in the legal services sector, focusing on securing human rights for Haitians through a combination of traditional legal strategies, organizing, and public advocacy. Based in Boston, Massachusetts, IJDH partners with the Bureau of Constitutional Advocacy and International Justice (BAI) to support grassroots justice efforts in Haiti and in foreign jurisdictions where decisions about Haitians’ rights are made, aiming to address underlying causes of instability and poverty. The organization emphasizes rigorous legal work alongside innovative methods and broad advocacy networks to achieve systemic change with modest resources. Its work includes notable legal actions, training of social justice lawyers, and a history of engagement in high-profile cases related to accountability for abuses in Haiti. Recent activity includes participation in a major Haiti-focused funders conference and ongoing public updates on human rights developments.