Ashish Deep Verma Lawyer from India has been nominated as Chairperson International Relations World Justice Alliance

2024-10-31 05:08:55 News & Society

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India, 25 September, 2023: World Alliance Justice (WJA), an international association of legal professionals, is proud to announce its objective to defend human rights by uniting legal experts from around the globe. It has officially launched its presence in Belgrade, Serbia with an extension to India soon. This milestone marks a significant step in the organization's mission to defend human rights and justice on a global scale. Comprising lawyers, magistrates, journalists, investigators, and more, this alliance is dedicated to creating a platform for collaboration and support in the pursuit of justice for victims of gross human rights violations and war crimes.

The organization's primary aim is to become a registered NGO headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, and affiliated with the United Nations, further solidifying its commitment to advancing human rights on a global scale. Under its leitmotif, "justice for everyone, everywhere," WJA seeks to address growing concerns about the politicization of justice systems, denials of justice, and the erosion of civil liberties in many parts of the world.

WJA has opened offices not only in Belgrade but also in countries including India, Geneva, Frankfurt, Riyadh, Tokyo, Amsterdam, Belgium, the United States, the United Arab Emirates, France, the UK, Hong Kong, Venezuela, Nigeria, China, and Australia. This global footprint allows the organization to provide assistance to victims worldwide.

The core objectives of World Alliance Justice are access to justice on international forum. Many victims around the world lack access to adequate legal representation or the financial means to pursue justice. World Alliance Justice seeks to bridge this gap by connecting victims with experienced legal professionals who can advocate for their rights. The organization aims to foster an international forum for legal professionals to network, collaborate, and share knowledge across borders. This exchange of expertise will enrich the global legal community and enhance its collective ability to address human rights abuses.

The WJA fosters international collaboration among legal experts, including lawyers, magistrates, journalists, and investigators. WJA advocates for justice in cases where national jurisdictions fail to act due to political interference. The organization's strategy includes utilizing the legal possibilities of other countries to initiate proceedings against perpetrators of abuses of power or crimes. Individual cases of victims seeking WJA's assistance are evaluated, and when applicable, grouped into collective actions, including class-action lawsuits. Some WJA members bring valuable experience in handling collective actions on behalf of thousands of victims of human rights abuses.

The alliance comprises lawyers from numerous countries, each dedicated to the cause of human rights. Some of the prominent lawyers involved in this initiative and their respective countries are Mr Ashish Deep Verma, Reputed Interntaional Lawyer from India has been nominated as Chairperson , International Relations, WOrld Justice Alliance along with President Nenad Vukovi? a Serbian lawyer Vice President Yeves Baeumlin A Scholar from Switzerland.

Mr. Verma is the Founder of Global Law Firm Vidhi??stras-Advocates & Solicitors and Member of Advisory Board at Asian Law College, India. In an era marked by emerging technologies and environmental crimes, the need for transnational cooperation among legal professionals has never been more apparent. WJA endeavors to bring together individuals from diverse backgrounds to set new standards and address global challenges, such as the misuse of artificial intelligence and environmental degradation.

About World Alliance Justice:

World Alliance Justice is an international association of legal professionals committed to defending human rights and advocating for victims of gross human rights violations and war crimes. With a global network of lawyers, magistrates, journalists, investigators, and other legal experts, the alliance aims to facilitate cross-border collaboration, access to justice, and positive change on a global scale. WJA's leitmotif is "justice for everyone, everywhere."