World Law Congress, Baranquilla, 2-3 December 2021

The World Jurist Association, NGO with special consultative status to the United Nations, celebrated its biennial congress this year in Barranquilla, Colombia. More than 200 high-level speakers from all around the world gathered in Barranquilla to discuss about the Rule of Law and how it affects the development of Nations. The President of the IAJ, Mr. José Igreja Matos, and Vice President Mr. Walter Barone, attended the event. Mr. Matos was awarded for his work in the Presidency of the International Association of Judges with the Medal of the World Jurist Association.

The congregation of the world’s leading jurists during the World Law Congress Colombia 2021 aimed to be recognition of the international legal community to Colombia’s unwavering commitment to the defence, strengthening and promotion of the rule of law.

Likewise, on the occasion of this international congress, the WJA made special recognition to outstanding personalities committed to Peace through Law.

The program focused on the promotion of the Rule of Law as Instrument for the Development of the Nations, offering an integral vision of the great issues that concern humanity and on which the world of Law and Justice must respond. These are topics that converge with the objectives of the United Nations 2030 Agenda and prosperity through sustainable development. The program integrated the vision of notorious jurists, companies, and institutions, Colombian and international, which support the progress of humanity, the coexistence in democracy and freedom.

Opening Speech President Matos.

Speech Vice President Barone.

Speakers: https://barranquilla.worldlawcongress.com/speakers/