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The Vance Center provides pro bono legal representation to civil society organizations worldwide, engaging hundreds of law firms and lawyers across borders to expand access to justice and support an ethically active legal profession.

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Areas Of Practice

We provide high-quality, pro bono legal representation worldwide to dozens of NGOs and international governmental bodies across four programmatic areas: the environment, human rights and access to justice, institutional integrity, and public interest reporting.

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Our Initiatives

The Vance Center implements innovative initiatives designed to provide systemic support for public interest law, strengthen a global culture of pro bono practice, and reduce barriers to a more diverse, equitable legal field.

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October 21, 2024

New York City Bar Association Welcomes Guatemalan Journalist José Rubén Zamora’s Release to House Arrest, Repeats Call for Guatemala to Uphold International Law

The Cyrus R. Vance Center for International Justice, a City Bar program, is representing Zamora in petitions before regional and international bodies.

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October 16, 2024

Vance Center for International Justice Adds Six New Committee Members from Top Law Firms

October 16, 2024 – The Cyrus R. Vance Center for International Justice this week announced it has added six new members to its Committee, representing six law firms. They are:  Geoffrey Chepig... Read More

October 14, 2024

City Bar Statement Expressing Concern About the New Legislation to Regulate Non-Profit Organizations in Paraguay

The Vance Center signed on to a statement by the New York City Bar Association expressing concern over the passage of a law that would jeopardize the fundamental rights of human rights organiz... Read More

December 10, 2024 5:00 pm–6:30 pm

Human Rights Day 2024 | LGBTQ+ Legal Challenges: Global Perspectives and Pro Bono Solutions

Join the Vance Center for this special event to mark Human Rights Day 2024! Register to attend in person Register to attend virtually The LGBTQ+ community continues to face significant legal chal... More information