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Advancing Global Justice Through Strategic Litigation

International Justice Counsel advances systemic change through strategic litigation, legal advocacy, and accountability initiatives that defend the rights of marginalized communities and hold governments, corporations, and international institutions to the highest standards of law.

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Local and Global Impact

law as a tool for change

Through strategic litigation, principled advocacy, and collaboration with affected communities and partners around the world, International Justice Counsel challenges human rights abuses, strengthens legal norms, and advances systemic change.

We believe in the power of the law not only to remedy individual harm, but also to challenge unjust systems. Strategic litigation, employed thoughtfully and in partnership with our clients, can expose rights violations, clarify legal standards, and strengthen protections for those whose voices have been marginalized.

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Legal Expertise

Areas of Focus

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Public International Law

Engaging international courts, tribunals, and UN special mechanisms to advance human rights and strengthen the rule of law. 

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Gender Justice

Advancing legal frameworks to eliminate institutional discrimination and protect the rights of vulnerable populations worldwide.

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International Criminal Law

Advancing accountability for grave human rights violations, including war crimes, genocide, and crimes against humanity, through victim representation.

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Business & Human Rights

Holding corporate entities and states accountable for human rights violations through strategic litigation and advocacy.

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Universal Jurisdiction

Advancing accountability before domestic courts for grave international crimes, regardless of where they were committed.

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Advocacy

Complementing strategic litigation with legal advocacy that advances human rights norms, supports rights-based mobilization, and expands the reach of justice beyond the courtroom.

Our Team

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Manuela Londoño

Founder & Executive Director

Fannie Bruneau

Co-Founder & Deputy Executive Director

Jayalakshmi Ragiri

New York, USA / Paris, France

Paris, France

Associate Lawyer

Bangalore, India

Partnering to Advance Global Justice

Strategic litigation is an essential instrument for systematic change. Your institutional backing empowers our legal team to challenge human rights violations in the world’s most significant judicial forums, ensuring that international law creates tangible protection for the marginalized.

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