LIDERA Global
Join the Vance Center and the Mexican Women in the Profession (WIP) chapter Abogadas MX on October 15 for a special webinar on LIDERA, Mexico’s first research and accreditation framework. LIDER... Read more and register
Upcoming Events
October 15, 2026
Past Events
September 23, 2026
The Evolving Landscape of Climate Litigation: U.S. and Global Perspectives
For Climate Week NYC, we’re bringing together leading voices in climate litigation for a conversation on where the field stands and where it’s headed. The first panel examines the U.S... Read More
September 21, 2026
Democracy Futures Dialogue: UNGA81 Plenary Edition
Reimagining Democracy in an Era of Heightened Disruption: Technology, Trust, the People, and Turning Points An international policy dialogue convened by Kimpact Development Initiative (KDI) and h... Read More
March 23, 2026
WIP Breakfast Event | IBA Latin American Regional Forum
Join the Vance Center and its legal partners in Latin America on March 23 for the annual Women in the Profession (WIP) Breakfast, held alongside the IBA Regional Forum in Punta del Este, Uruguay.... Read More
March 13, 2026
CSW70 | Beyond Prison Walls: Weaving Networks for Women’s Access to Justice in the Americas
An estimated 730,000 women and girls are deprived of their liberty across the globe, a figure that has grown by nearly 60% since 2000 and continues to rise. In Latin America, the prison populatio... Read More
March 12, 2026
CSW70 | Decarceration as Access to Justice: Gender-Responsive Pathways for Women
Women in contact with the criminal justice system across the globe face gender-specific discrimination and institutional barriers throughout the justice chain. While international standards call ... Read More
March 12, 2026
CSW70 | Reproductive Justice in the Digital Age
As the fight for reproductive justice moves increasingly online, digital spaces have become both vital resources and contested battlegrounds. While they serve as essential points of access for re... Read More
March 12, 2026
CSW70 | Criminalization of Women Justice Operators in Guatemala: Structural Challenges and Institutional Responses
Without judicial independence, there can be no full access to justice. An independent and diverse judiciary is a central pillar upholding the public’s right to justice. This is especially c... Read More
March 11, 2026
CSW70 | Access to Justice: South-South Strategies for Dismantling Discriminatory Laws and Practices Against Women
In most modern democracies, access to justice is enshrined as a fundamental human right. However, discriminatory laws and legal systems often limit women and girls from fully realizing this right... Read More
March 9, 2026
CSW70 | Transforming Prison and Correctional Systems for a Caring Society
What does a caring society require from prison or corrections reform? Women in contact with the criminal justice system across the globe face gender-specific discrimination and institutional barr... Read More
February 25, 2026
Africa Rule of Law Discussion Series: Internet Shutdowns in Africa
Join us for this timely virtual panel about governments’ increasing use of internet, communications, and social media shutdowns in countries across Africa. Over the last decade, there have ... Read More
January 21, 2026
Virtual Engagement Session | Looking Forward: What’s at Stake for Civil Society in Venezuela
Background On January 3, 2026, the United States military conducted a “large-scale strike” against Venezuela that culminated in removing Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cil... Read More
September 24, 2025
Climate Justice in the Courts: Centering Communities, Women and Girls, and Human Rights in Legal Responses to the Climate Crisis
As the climate crisis accelerates, the law is becoming a critical battleground. Courts around the world are being called on to address climate inaction and protect the rights of those most affect... Read More
September 18, 2025
Virtual Engagement Session | Civic Space Under Threat: Mobilizing Legal Strategies to Protect Civic Freedoms
Background Governments around the world are deploying increasingly restrictive regulations and policies. This new legislation is often framed as ordinary regulations but can quickly become an exi... Read More
September 16, 2025
Fundamental Dilemmas: Guatemala’s Democratic Challenge 2026 as a Basis for National Transformation
Ahead of high-profile judicial appointments scheduled for 2026, our partners at the Consejo Nacional Empresarial are leading “Fundamental Dilemmas,” a multisectoral initiative bringing togeth... Read More
June 4, 2025
Virtual Engagement Session | Holding the Mandate: How UNSRs Advance Global Action on Human Rights and the Environment
Background Human rights and the environment are fundamentally linked. The Vance Center’s Environment Program works at the intersection of these two spheres, focused on environmental justice and... Read More
May 7, 2025
Africa Rule of Law Discussion Series: Principles of justice and military trials in Uganda
Join us for this timely virtual panel about the Ugandan government’s trial of opposition politician Dr. Kizza Besigye, and the concerns for the rule of law and human rights raised by UgandaR... Read More
March 26, 2025
Virtual Engagement Session | Confronting Gender-Based Challenges in the Workplace: Spotlight on Sub-Saharan Africa
Background Women around the world face numerous challenges that hinder their hiring, advancement, and retention in the workplace — from sexual harassment and pay disparities to implicit bias an... Read More
March 18, 2025
From Justice to Freedom: Innovative Global Approaches to Address Challenges Faced by Women in the Criminal Justice System
The Vance Center and Women in Prison Network at CSW69/Beijing+30 The Vance Center and its Women in Prison initiative are planning a series of events alongside the sixty-ninth session of the UN Co... Read More
March 13, 2025
Breaking Barriers: Advancing the Right to Reintegration for Women Deprived of Liberty
The Vance Center and Women in Prison Network at CSW69/Beijing+30 The Vance Center and its Women in Prison initiative are planning a series of events alongside the sixty-ninth session of the UN Co... Read More
March 4, 2025
I Reunión Regional de Coordinadores Pro Bono Latinoamérica y el Caribe
El Vance Center y la Red Pro Bono de las Américas les invitan a la primera reunión de la Red de Coordinadores Pro Bono. Esta reunión es un esfuerzo por continuar con la promoción del trabajo ... Read More
February 13, 2025
Virtual Engagement Session | Perseverance in the Face of Repression: A Conversation with Guatemalan Journalist José Rubén Zamora
Background In July 2022, the founder and former editor of independent Guatemalan newspaper elPeriódico, José Rubén Zamora Marroquín, was arrested and charged with financial crimes. ElPeriódi... Read More
December 10, 2024
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 virtually The LGBTQ+ community continues to face significant legal challenges worldwide. Despite pro... Read More
December 5, 2024
Virtual Engagement Session: Filling the Gap in Local News
Background Over the past two decades, thousands of local newspapers from coast to coast have ended up in the hands of media conglomerates or private equity firms, which have often drained them of... Read More
November 13, 2024
Justicia en el Exilio: Apoyo a los Exoperadores de Justicia de Guatemala
En los últimos años, Guatemala ha visto un éxodo de operadores de justicia, incluyendo jueces, fiscales y defensores de derechos humanos, quienes han sido forzados a abandonar el país debido ... Read More
October 31, 2024
Virtual Engagement Session: A Conversation with the UN Special Rapporteur on the Independence of Judges and Lawyers
Background The rule of law is a crucial foundation for a vibrant civil society, enabling people to rely on the legal system to ensure their rights and understand and participate in civic life. Be... Read More
October 9, 2024
Webinar: “Staying Secure: Strategies for Journalists to Navigate Legal Risks and Keep Reporting”
Investigative journalism has always been a dangerous job, but rising threats to the rule of law across the globe, along with increased misinformation, have made this work more dangerous – and m... Read More
October 1, 2024
Presentation of assessments on judicial independence in Central America
We’ve just updated our assessments of judicial independence in six countries in Central America and the Caribbean, as part of our ongoing series with the Federación Centroamericana de Juez... Read More
September 18, 2024
Conversación: Inteligencia Artificial al Servicio del Pro Bono
El Vance Center, Estándares Pro Bono México, y la Red Pro Bono de las Américas les invitan a una conversación y coctel de este importante tema, durante la Conferencia Anual de Abogados IBA 2... Read More
September 4, 2024
Judicial Reform in Mexico: The Rule of Law and Legal Certainty at Stake
This panel discussion will delve into the pressing issue of judicial reform in Mexico, examining its potential impact on the rule of law, legal certainty, and the country’s relationship wit... Read More
July 24, 2024
Virtual Engagement Session: Protecting Environmental Rights with Legal Support to Frontline Defenders
Background Across the globe, Indigenous communities and other frontline environmental rights defenders are fighting to protect land rights, ensure climate justice, and prevent abuses that undermi... Read More
July 24, 2024
Virtual Engagement Session | A Brighter Path for Women Lawyers: 20 Years of Partnership between the U.S. and Latin America
Background The lack of gender equity is a significant barrier in the legal profession, hindering recruitment, advancement, retention, and overall job satisfaction for women worldwide. While the g... Read More
June 26, 2024
Virtual Engagement Session: The Power of International Legal Support to Keep Families Together in the U.S.
Background The U.S. government’s “zero tolerance” immigration enforcement policy introduced in 2018 applied family separation as a deterrent to undocumented children and families seekin... Read More
June 12, 2024
Reunión híbrida: El ecosistema de activos virtuales en El Salvador
En esta reunión se presenta el informe del Vance Center y Global Financial Integrity, “El ecosistema de activos virtuales en El Salvador: Fortalecimiento de la integridad y la transparenci... Read More
May 29, 2024
Keep Families Together 2024 Awards Ceremony
On May 29, 2024, the Vance Center will hold its fourth annual awards ceremony honoring law firms from across Latin America and around the world for their valuable contributions to the Keep Famili... Read More
May 15, 2024
Judicial Independence, the Rule of Law & Administration of the Judiciary: A Conversation between the Mexican and New York Judiciary
This distinguished panel of jurists will provide a comparative overview of the administration of the New York judiciary and the federal judiciary in Mexico. Panelists will discuss the issue of bu... Read More
March 15, 2024
A Conversation with Santiago Palomo, Head of the Guatemalan Anti-Corruption Commission
Join us for an informal conversation with Santiago Palomo, Guatemala’s newly appointed anti-corruption commissioner. Friday, March 15, 2024 8:45 a.m. New York City Bar Association Re... Read More
October 11, 2023
The Lawyer as Rule-of-Law Activist: Activating the Next Generation
Find more information about the event and register here. Read More
October 3, 2023
Webinar: Construyendo un camino hacia ALA/CFT en activos virtuales en Latinoamérica y el Caribe
Construyendo un camino hacia ALA/CFT en activos virtuales en Latinoamérica y el Caribe: Análisis de retos y oportunidades del estándar GAFI para la región Global Financial Integrity y el Vanc... Read More
September 28, 2023
Presentación del Diagnóstico sobre la Independencia del Sistema Judicial en Colombia (Evento en español)
El jueves, 28 de septiembre de 2023, la Federación Latinoamericana de Magistrados (FLAM), el Cyrus R. Vance Center for International Justice, la Corporación de Jueces y Magistrados de Colombia ... Read More
September 19, 2023
Strengthening Access to Justice: Bridging the Gap between Lawyers and Community Practitioners
The Vance Center and the African Center of Excellence for Access to Justice are hosting a convening of legal professionals, community justice practitioners, and thought leaders from across the gl... Read More
August 28, 2023
Presentación del Diagnóstico sobre la Independencia del Sistema Judicial en Argentina (Evento en español)
El lunes, 28 de agosto de 2023, la Federación Latinoamericana de Magistrados (FLAM), el Cyrus R. Vance Center for International Justice, la Asociación de Magistrados y Funcionarios de la Justic... Read More
August 11, 2023
Presentación del Diagnóstico sobre la Independencia del Sistema Judicial en el Uruguay (Evento en español)
El viernes, 11 de agosto de 2023, la Federación Latinoamericana de Magistrados (FLAM), el Cyrus R. Vance Center for International Justice y la Asociación de Magistrados del Uruguay presentarán... Read More
June 5, 2023
Upholding the Rule of Law through Pro Bono Work: Experiences from Latin America and Africa
The Cyrus R. Vance Center for International Justice and the Pro Bono Network of the Americas invite you to an in-person discussion to explore common challenges to the rule of law in both regions ... Read More
May 23, 2023
Panel discussion: “Russian Government Assets and the War in Ukraine – Seize or Freeze?”
As Russia continues its unprovoked war in Ukraine, discussions about funding the reparation and reconstruction of Ukraine increasingly center around the use of Russian governmental assets. In tho... Read More
April 18, 2023
Keep Families Together 2023 Awards Ceremony
On April 18, 2023, the Vance Center will hold its third annual awards ceremony in Guatemala City honoring law firms from across Latin America and around the world for their valuable contributions... Read More
March 29, 2023
Webinar: ¿Qué medidas pueden adoptar los gobiernos para prevenir crímenes financieros utilizando criptoactivos?
Prevención de lavado de dinero: ¿Qué medidas pueden adoptar los gobiernos para prevenir crímenes financieros utilizando criptoactivos? Global Financial Integrity y el Vance Center presentan u... Read More
March 21, 2023
Trabajo Pro Bono para el fortalecimiento de la justicia
February 22, 2023
Panel discussion and Q&A: “Ukraine – Responses to Atrocity Crimes”
As the first anniversary of the invasion of Ukraine approaches, it is clear that the war and atrocities in Ukraine have galvanized the world and the legal profession. Please join the Vance Center... Read More
February 3, 2023
Seminario virtual “La criminalización de personas operadoras de justicia en Guatemala – estrategia para asegurar la impunidad”
El Cyrus R. Vance Center para la Justicia Internacional del Colegio de Abogados de la Ciudad de Nueva York (Vance Center) y el Consorcio Internacional de Asistencia Legal (ILAC) te invitan al Sem... Read More
September 2, 2022
La Independencia Judicial en Mexico
April 21, 2022
Celebration of International Pro Bono Excellence
March 16, 2022
Lanzamiento de la Evaluación Anticorrupción para Latinoamérica 2021-2022
Asistencia virtual: Registro para asistencia virtual (via Zoom) Asistencia en persona en Nueva York: Envíe un email a lawyerscouncil@nycbar.org para confirmar sus asistencia. 16 de marzo, 18 hrs... Read More
March 16, 2022
Latin America Anti-Corruption Assessment launching
Virtual attendance: Register here In-person attendance in NYC: send an email to lawyerscouncil@nycbar.org to confirm your attendance March 16, 18 hrs. New York City Bar Association Simulta... Read More
October 26, 2021
Serie de webinars: ¿Qué necesitamos para un mejor proceso de designación en la Suprema Corte?
26, 27 y 28 de octubre. 18 horas de la Ciudad de México Zoom. Registro Agenda (sujeta a cambios) Martes, 26 de octubre. La mirada internacional Modera: Laurence Pantin, Coordinadora del Programa... Read More
July 27, 2021
Webinar “Latin America Anticorruption Assessment: mobilizing the legal profession”.
Ver en español Tuesday, July 27. 18 hrs EDT. Simultaneous translation Spanish- English will be provided Zoom. Register here Last May the Lawyers Council published the Anti-Corruption Assessment ... Read More
July 27, 2021
Webinar “Evaluación Anticorrupción en Latinoamérica: movilización de la profesión jurídica”
See in English Martes, 27 de julio de 2021. 18 horas EDT Habrá traducción simultanea español – inglés Registro aquí En mayo pasado el Lawyers Council del Vance Center for International... Read More
March 2, 2021
Futuro del Estado de derecho en Guatemala: visión desde el sector privado nacional e internacional
Futuro del Estado de derecho en Guatemala: visión desde el sector privado nacional e internacional Martes, 2 de marzo de 2021. 17 horas de Guatemala Zoom. Registro: http://bit.ly/VCLCWGEDr Age... Read More
December 7, 2020
Justicia en los tiempos de COVID-19: Desafíos del Poder Judicial en América Latina y el Caribe
La declaración de estados de emergencia y la adopción de medidas de emergencia en América Latina y el Caribe en respuesta a la pandemia del COVID-19 afectó de inmediato y continúa afectando ... Read More
December 7, 2020
Justice in the time of COVID-19: Challenges to the Judiciary in Latin America & the Caribbean
The declaration of states of emergency and adoption of emergency measures across Latin American and the Caribbean in response to the COVID-19 pandemic immediately affected and continue to affect ... Read More
October 23, 2020
Sesiones de seguimiento “Independencia Judicial y la Participación de las Mujeres en la Judicatura: una Mirada Internacional”
Registro En seguimiento al evento virtual del 25 de septiembre y la publicación “Independencia Judicial y la Participación de las Mujeres en la Judicatura: una Mirada Internacional̶... Read More
September 25, 2020
Evento Virtual “Independencia Judicial y la Participación de las Mujeres en la Judicatura: una Mirada Internacional”
El Vance Center for International Justice del Colegio de Abogados de la Ciudad de Nueva York, la Asociación Internacional de Mujeres Juezas (IAWJ), el Centro Mexicano Pro Bono, y Abogadas MX inv... Read More
September 24, 2020
Protecting the Independence of Guatemala’s Judiciary
Guatemala’s independent and impartial judges have faced an increase in threats to their professional integrity and personal safety since the closing of the International Commission against Imp... Read More
May 13, 2019
International Environmental Law Year in Review
The International Environmental Law Committee is pleased to host, with the Cyrus R. Vance Center for International Justice, the second annual International Environmental Law Year in Review panel ... Read More
December 6, 2018
The Challenge of Elections at Home and Abroad: Making Democracy Great (Again)
Rokey Suleman, currently executive director of elections for Richland County in South Carolina, has worked overseas on elections in places including Egypt, Russia, Afghanistan, Montenegro, Macedo... Read More
October 23, 2018
Celebration of International Pro Bono Excellence
The Vance Center Committee and staff invite you to celebrate the international pro bono achievements of some of our partner law firms. Read More
April 24, 2018
Business and Human Rights: What Do They Mean for Lawyers?
Years ago, the words business and human rights were rarely found on the same page, let alone in the same sentence. Today, major companies treat their involvement in human rights harm as a strateg... Read More
March 30, 2018
International Pro Bono Excellence
The Vance Center held its second annual Celebration of International Pro Bono Excellence attended by more than 60 participants at the New York City Bar Association. Read More
March 1, 2018
African Legal Fellows Panel at Shearman & Sterling
The fellows will discuss pro bono and broader legal practice in their home countries and share their perspectives on emerging issues in their practice areas. (Nigeria, Kenya & South Africa) Read More
October 5, 2017
The Kenyan Presidential Election Petition: A Talk by Pheroze Nowrojee
Senior Counsel Pheroze Nowrojee served as Petitioner’s Counsel in this landmark case and will share his perspective on its impact. Read More
October 4, 2017
International Pro Bono Excellence
The Vance Center held its second annual Celebration of International Pro Bono Excellence attended by more than 60 participants at the New York City Bar Association. Read More