All over the world, journalists and defenders of democracy are detained, prosecuted, and jailed. Women and girls, LGBTQ+ people, and minorities are subject to unfair laws and targeted for abuse. Meanwhile, the perpetrators walk free. George and Amal Clooney created the Clooney Foundation for Justice (CFJ) to change this reality. Through CFJ’s signature programs, Amal, George, and a talented staff of human rights lawyers, investigators, and advocates wage justice for the most vulnerable.

The Docket: We investigate war crimes and mass atrocities to trigger prosecutions and civil actions against those who abuse human rights, and represent victims in their pursuit of justice.

TrialWatch: We defend the rights of journalists, democracy-defenders, women, LGBTQ+ people, and minorities unfairly targeted by oppressive governments through the courts. We monitor and grade criminal trials, advocate for the unjustly imprisoned, and develop Global Justice Rankings indexing states’ judicial systems.

Waging Justice for Women: Working hand-in-hand with local women’s groups and using a data-driven approach, we fight for women and girls through strategic litigation to reform discriminatory laws and increase accountability for gender-based abuse.

The Albie Awards: We shine a protective light on the many courageous individuals who, at great personal risk, have devoted their lives to justice, and bring together new and longstanding allies to the cause of human rights at an annual gala event.

To learn more please visit CFJ’s website.