There are now over 100 million forcibly displaced people in the world due to conflict, violence, fear of

persecution and human rights violations. Theses crises are compounded by the growing impact of the

climate emergency. In the current context, the importance of ‘Leaving No One Behind’ including refugees,

internally displaced and stateless persons is more important than ever.

Access to justice for forcibly displaced populations is fundamental for their protection, inclusion and for

solutions and ultimately to advance sustainable development. SDG 16 of the 2030 Agenda highlights the

importance of equal access to justice for all and for the development of peaceful and inclusive societies.

Accountable and accessible systems for addressing disputes and justice needs contribute to stronger rule

of law, greater legitimacy of the state and resilience. These are key factors in preventing displacement,

helping to achieve solutions for displaced and host communities and contributing to conflict prevention and

peacebuilding. Strengthening national capacities for access to justice in forced displacement situations is

a prime example of the Humanitarian-Development-Peace nexus at work.