We work for the protection of human rights

No Peace Without Justice is an international non‑profit organisation founded by Emma Bonino and Marco Pannella and born of a 1993 campaign of the Transnational Radical Party

Giving a voice to the silenced

If you care about the defense and promotion of human rights and democracy everywhere in the world, support our efforts.

We raise awareness and foster change

through explicitly political campaigns involving partnerships between public institutions, nongovernmental organisations and other societal actors

30 Years of commitment

On 18 May 2024, NPWJ celebrated its 30th anniversary
with an international conference in Rome

Our campaigns

No Peace Without Justice (NPWJ) is an international non-profit organisation that works for the protection and promotion of human rights, democracy, the rule of law and international justice.

The action of NPWJ is currently focused on the following campaigns

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to build a world in which everyone’s human rights and freedoms, democracy and peace, are guaranteed by universal rule of law, rooted in accountability for violations and redress for victims.

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for the protection and promotion of human rights, democracy, the rule of law and international justice throughout the world.

Areas of action

NPWJ seeks to support human rights and environmental defenders in their invaluable work to protect and promote human rights throughout the world, enhancing their capacity to act as a constructive force and promoting a global environment that is favourable to their work.

Europe

South America

North America

Asia / Pacific

North Africa / Middle East

Africa

Statement

Joint Statement | Tunisia: Conviction of Sihem Bensedrine Threatens Transitional Justice and Deepens Restrictions on Civic Space

While awaiting the scheduling of Sihem Bensedrine’s appeal trial before the Tunis Court of Appeal, the undersigned organizations express their deep concern over the judgment issued against the prominent human rights defender and former President of the Truth and Dignity Commission (TDC), sentencing her to twenty-five years in prison in connection with two cases directly related to her work as President of the Truth and Dignity Commission and the preparation of its final report. This judgment does not only target Sihem Bensedrine; it undermines one of Tunisia’s most important processes for uncovering the truth and ensuring accountability. It creates a...