Microjustice is dedicated to closing the justice gap by ensuring universal access to legal aid and legal rights protection, aligning with SDG 16 of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Since 1996, Microjustice has worked across multiple countries—including the former Yugoslavia, Bolivia, Peru, Argentina, Kenya, Rwanda, and Uganda—developing scalable legal aid programs that empower individuals and strengthen institutions.

Recognizing that SDG 16 emphasizes peaceful, inclusive societies, access to justice for all, and accountable institutions, Microjustice has pioneered innovative tools to measure and enhance legal accessibility. One major challenge in advancing SDG 16 is the lack of actionable indicators, particularly in providing access to justice (SDG 16.2).

To address this, Microjustice developed the Legal Rights Protection Barometer, a research tool that evaluates the justice gap from the people’s perspective. By assessing barriers—such as financial constraints, legal system inefficiencies, and institutional shortcomings—the Barometer provides data-driven insights that help governments and organizations enhance legal aid frameworks and improve institutional accountability (SDG 16.3).

In parallel, our Digital Legal Aid Platform functions as a country-specific solution that integrates with local legal infrastructures to provide affordable, high-quality legal aid. The platform targets those most affected by the justice gap, including:

• The poorest individuals, helping them secure basic legal documents to break the cycle of vulnerability.
• Lower-income and middle-income groups, ensuring affordable legal services for business, land transactions, and everyday legal needs.
• Victims of humanitarian crises, assisting displaced populations in securing their legal rights across different jurisdictions.

Microjustice believes access to legal aid should be as universal as access to education and healthcare. Legal services should be priced according to income levels, ensuring affordability for those who “make ends meet” while providing free legal aid to the most vulnerable. By closing the justice gap, we enable people to fully participate in society—not just as individuals, but as empowered citizens.