Global Voices partners with HiiL to spotlight justice as infrastructure

Global Voices announced a partnership with the Hague Institute for Innovation of Law (HiiL) to produce a Spotlight issue that examines justice as a foundational element of societal infrastructure. The piece argues that functional, fair, and predictable justice systems support economic mobility, protect marginalized groups, and foster trust in institutions, describing justice as the "grease in the motor of social functioning."

The organization is seeking reader support to fund the ad‑free, multilingual journalism project, emphasizing that continued coverage depends on donations. Visuals referenced include images of peacekeeping, protests, the International Criminal Court, and a courthouse under construction, illustrating the broad relevance of justice across legal, economic, and creative domains.