JSCA presents the research project: “Indigenous justice and ordinary justice responses to civil disputes: The path towards alignment”

On Friday, the Justice Studies Center of the Americas (JSCA) will present the publication “Indigenous justice and ordinary justice responses to civil disputes: The path towards alignment”, which was written by consultant Silvina Ramírez. The publication reviews the evolution of the recognition of the region’s indigenous justice systems and experiences related to their co-existence with … Read more

JSCA partners with the Buenos Aires Magistrate’s Council to support the drafting of the Civil and Commercial Procedure Code

The Justice Studies Center of the Americas (JSCA) and the Magistrate’s Council of the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires (CABA) signed an agreement today to draft the CABA Civil and Commercial Procedure Code.  “JSCA will make all of its experience with the transformation of civil and commercial justice available for the drafting of the CABA … Read more

JSCA reiterates the need to incorporate the gender perspective into justice systems

Today, November 25, International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, the Justice Studies Center of the Americas (JSCA) reiterates the need to incorporate the gender perspective into justice systems as part of States’ international obligations to prevent, sanction and eradicate violence. According to the Declaration on the Elimination of Violence against Women, violence … Read more

JSCA Presents 2014-2021 Management Report

Over the past eight years, the Justice Studies Center of the Americas (JSCA) has promoted and supported justice system transformation processes as well as mechanisms for fostering access to justice for millions of people in the region. In response to the restrictions and consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic, we adapted, innovated and increased our activity. … Read more

Board of Directors appoints Nataly Ponce Chauca the new Executive Director of JSCA

Peruvian attorney Nataly Ponce has been appointed the new Executive Director of the Justice Studies Center of the Americas (JSCA) for the 2022-2025 term. Ms. Ponce has over 20 years of international professional experience with topics such as democratic strengthening, justice reform, human rights, environmental justice, anti-corruption efforts and public safety. She has worked in … Read more

JSCA, Ecuadorian Judiciary Council and Ibero-American Judicial Summit organize Ibero-American Virtual Meeting of Judges with Technology against Violence

The Justice Studies Center of the Americas (JSCA), Ecuadorian Judiciary Council and the Ibero-American Judicial Summit will hold a Virtual Meeting of Judges with Technology against Violence on Wednesday, November 17 The virtual meeting will begin at 9:30 a.m. (Ecuador). Its purpose is to highlight the actions undertaken by various judges in Ibero-America to protect … Read more

OAS selects two JSCA Board members at 51st General Assembly

On Friday, Jenny Willier Murphy of the United States was reelected to the JSCA Board of Directors during the Third Plenary Session of the 51st General Assembly of the Organization of American States (OAS). A new Board member, Nadia Franco Bazán of Panama, was also selected. Both attorneys will serve on the JSCA Board of … Read more

JSCA and UAI to hold international seminar titled ICTs, Justice and the Pandemic: What Have We Learned and How Can We Address Future Challenges?

The Justice Studies Center of the Americas (JSCA) and the Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez (UAI) Law School invite you to the international seminar  ICTs, Justice and the Pandemic: What Have We Learned and How Can We Address Future Challenges? The event will take place November 17 and 18, 2021. Seminar participants will analyze experiences with the … Read more

JSCA presents the book The Importance of Evidence: A Canadian Perspective

The Justice Studies Center of the Americas (JSCA) presents the text The Importance of Evidence:  A Canadian Perspective. The study, which was written by Emma Cunliffe, is being published with the support of Global Affairs Canada (GAC) through the project “Improving Access to Civil Justice in Latin America.” IV Chapters The publication is divided into … Read more

Eleven teams to participate in the V and VI National Procedure Law Seedbed Competition

The first round will be held on August 5. Eleven teams from various Chilean universities will participate in the first round of the V and VI National Procedure Law Seedbed Competitions on Thursday, August 5.  The main objective of the competition, which is organized by the Justice Studies Center of the Americas, the Universidad Diego … Read more