In the framework of the 50th regular session of the Justice Studies Center of the Americas (JSCA), held in Santiago de Chile, headquarters of the organization, on 15 and 16 December 2022, the Board of Directors elected Councilor Maria Victoria Rivas (Paraguay), as the new president of the international organization, and Councilor Benjamin Berger (Canada), … Read more
On October 7, 2022, the Organization of American States (OAS) concluded its 52nd General Assembly, held in Lima, Peru, in which the Member States elected Nicolás Soler, from Argentina, and Cecilia Barrios, from Guatemala, as new members of the Board of Directors of the Justice Studies Center of the Americas (JSCA). The Board of Directors … Read more
In the context of the participatory development of its 2022-2025 Strategic Plan, JSCA held ten discussions with key stakeholders from the four sub regions of the Americas. Some 200 representatives of justice system institutions -judiciaries, justice ministries, prosecution services, public defense services, prison institutions and police entities- as well as civil society organizations and the … Read more
The Justice Studies Center of the Americas (JSCA) held four discussions with justice institutions, civil society organizations and members of academia in South America from May 2-6, 2022. The exchanges yielded numerous contributions for the design of its 2022-2025 Strategic Plan. Over 100 people participated in the discussions, including representatives of justice system institutions such … Read more
Between April 25 and 28, 2022, the Justice Studies Center of the Americas (JSCA) held three discussions with the subregion of Mexico, Dominican Republic and Central American countries, during which it received numerous contributions for the preparation of its Strategic Plan for 2022-2025. Over 60 people participated in the discussions, including representatives of justice system … Read more
The Justice Studies Center of the Americas (JSCA) held the first discussion as part of the participatory development of its 2022-2025 Strategic Plan on April 25, 2022. The event featured the participation of over 20 members of the JSCA Alumni Network from Mexico, the Dominican Republic and Central America. JSCA’s subregional discussions are part of … Read more
The Justice Studies Center of the Americas (JSCA) announces the formulation of its 2022-2025 Strategic Plan through a broad participatory process directed at identifying the main needs and priority topics of the justice systems of the countries of the Americas and, in that context, the role that JSCA will play in the coming years to … Read more
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
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
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
