🌍 DIPLOMATIC ACTIVISM FOR TRANSPARENT GOVERNANCE 🌍
INITIATIVES
PARTNERSHIPS
ACCOUNTABILITY
OPEN GOVERNMENT
OUR EXPERTS
ABOUT IOJ

🌍 GLOBAL DIPLOMATIC INITIATIVES

Interest of Justice leads transformative initiatives in global governance. Through constructive diplomatic engagement, we work alongside governments and institutions to enhance transparency, accountability, and human rights protections worldwide.

πŸ›οΈ Health Governance Reform

Working with global health authorities to improve transparency, accountability, and evidence-based policies that respect human rights

🀝 Diplomatic Engagement

Professional diplomatic advocacy with governments and international organizations for policy improvements

βš–οΈ Accountability Frameworks

Developing governance models that balance sovereignty with collaborative international approaches

πŸ’ͺ Human Rights Protection

Advocacy for informed consent, transparency, and protecting vulnerable populations worldwide

🌟 COLLABORATIVE APPROACH

Interest of Justice brings a unique blend of expertise to the table:

  • βœ… Certified diplomatic professionals with formal training
  • βœ… Scientific advisory team with industry expertise
  • βœ… Legal specialists in international and human rights law
  • βœ… Public health and bioethics consultants
  • βœ… Strong relationships with multiple governments

IOJ serves as a bridge between civil society and government, fostering constructive dialogue to improve governance systems worldwide.

🀝 GOVERNMENT PARTNERSHIPS

Our constructive partnerships with government agencies worldwide demonstrate our commitment to collaborative solutions for complex global challenges.

πŸ† RECOGNIZED GOVERNMENT PARTNER

Interest of Justice is proud to partner with government agencies globally to improve transparency and accountability

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ US Open Government Partnership

Status: Active partnership
Focus: Website redesign and accessibility improvements
Impact: Enhanced citizen access to government resources

πŸ‡¨πŸ‡· Costa Rica CONAMAJ Collaboration

Status: Ongoing dialogue
Focus: Transparency in health governance
Impact: Improved public access to information

🌍 WHO Stakeholder Engagement

Status: Recognized stakeholder
Focus: Pandemic preparedness input
Goal: Balanced approach to global health

πŸ›οΈ Diplomatic Mission Engagement

Status: Multiple ongoing consultations
Focus: Improving international governance
Approach: Constructive dialogue and evidence-based recommendations

🌟 PARTNERSHIP PRINCIPLES

Interest of Justice approaches government partnerships with these core values:

  • 🀝 Constructive Engagement: Building bridges, not walls
  • βš–οΈ Balanced Advocacy: Firm on principles, flexible on approaches
  • πŸ” Evidence-Based: Grounding recommendations in solid research
  • πŸ‘‚ Active Listening: Understanding government constraints
  • πŸŒ‰ Collaborative Solutions: Working together for better outcomes

βš–οΈ ACCOUNTABILITY INITIATIVES

Through constructive engagement, IOJ works to strengthen accountability in governance structures. Our approach combines diplomatic expertise with legal rigor to improve systems, not just criticize them.

πŸ” Transparency Advocacy

Focus: FOIA/information access improvements
Approach: Data-driven analysis of disclosure practices
Impact: Expanded citizen access to government data

βš–οΈ Legal Framework Enhancement

Focus: Strengthening legal protections
Approach: Comparative analysis of governance models
Impact: More robust legal foundations for human rights

πŸ“‹ Policy Research & Recommendations

Focus: Evidence-based policy improvements
Approach: Scientific analysis and best practices
Impact: Data-informed decision making

πŸ‘₯ Stakeholder Engagement

Focus: Civil society participation in governance
Approach: Creating structured consultation processes
Impact: More inclusive policy development

πŸ’‘ CONSTRUCTIVE ACCOUNTABILITY

Our accountability work is characterized by:

  • βœ… Solutions Focus: We don't just identify problemsβ€”we help develop solutions
  • βœ… Diplomatic Approach: Respecting institutions while advocating improvements
  • βœ… Technical Excellence: Providing expertise, not just criticism
  • βœ… Partnership Mindset: Working with governments, not against them

Interest of Justice provides technical assistance to governments working to improve their accountability systems. Our team of experts can assess existing frameworks and recommend practical enhancements tailored to each country's context.

πŸšͺ OPEN GOVERNMENT LEADERSHIP

Interest of Justice is at the forefront of the global Open Government movement, helping to build more transparent, accountable, and inclusive public institutions.

πŸŽ₯ FEATURED PARTNERSHIPS: OPEN GOVERNMENT INITIATIVES

🌟 CONAMAJ Open Justice Program

This promotional video demonstrates our established relationship with Costa Rica's CONAMAJ Open Justice program, highlighting our commitment to constructive government partnerships.

"Building bridges between civil society and government institutions."

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ US OPEN GOVERNMENT COLLABORATION

Key achievements from our US government partnership:

  • βœ… January 2025: Cofounders assisted entire federal US government redesign their Open Government website
  • βœ… Sought out as advisors - US Open Government Secretary personally invited us
  • βœ… Donated our time to make the program responsive to citizens' needs
  • βœ… Attended last meeting January 2025 - Secretary was "ecstatic that somebody cares"
  • βœ… Website improvements implemented - our suggestions are being used

This demonstrates our commitment to constructive government partnerships.

πŸ‡¨πŸ‡· COSTA RICA OPEN GOVERNMENT PARTNERSHIP - THE PARTNERSHIP THAT SHOULD BE

Our experience with Costa Rica's CONAMAJ Open Justice program:

OGP Standards & Principles:
  • "No formal contract required for civil society participation"
  • "Civil society organizations should be equal partners"
  • "Collaboration is the cornerstone of OGP"
  • "Cast a wide net for inclusive participation"
  • "Dialogue and open communication are essential"
Partnership Challenges:
  • Formal signed contract requirements imposed
  • Background checks requested outside normal procedures
  • 10-day ultimatum regarding logo usage
  • Communication challenges after our court victory
  • Opportunity for process improvement and alignment with OGP standards

This experience has given us valuable insights into the challenges of implementing OGP standards consistently across different programs, and informs our constructive approach to government partnerships.

πŸ“‹ OFFICIAL OGP STANDARDS & CIVIL SOCIETY ROLE

🀝 THE PARTNERSHIP MODEL:
OGP Logo

Open Government Partnership

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CONAMAJ

Costa Rica Open Justice

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Interest of Justice

🎯 OGP ARTICLES OF GOVERNANCE:

"OGP participants commit to developing their country action plans through a multi-stakeholder process, with the active engagement of citizens and civil society"

This core commitment creates the foundation for successful partnerships.

πŸ“£ CIVIL SOCIETY AS TRUE PARTNERS:
  • Equal partnership: OGP launched with "equal number of civil society leaders" as government heads
  • Co-creation model: "Government, civil society and other stakeholders should jointly own and develop the process"
  • Empowerment mandate: "The NAP process constitutes an effective mechanism for consultation, involvement, and empowerment"
  • Bridge role: Civil society organizations "act as a bridge between citizens and government reformers"
  • Shared accountability: "Foster shared responsibility for ambition of commitments and shared accountability"

πŸ“– FROM OGP PARTICIPATION STANDARDS:

"Collaboration between government, civil society and other stakeholders is at the heart of the OGP process"

- OGP Participation and Co-Creation Standards, 2022

πŸ“œ OGP Core Principles

Transparency: Government information should be open by default
Participation: Citizens must have meaningful input
Accountability: Clear responsibility and oversight

πŸ‘₯ Civil Society Role

Bridge builders: Connecting citizens and government
Technical advisors: Providing expertise on implementation
Accountability partners: Monitoring commitments

🌍 Global OGP Standards

Co-creation: Government and civil society collaboration
Inclusivity: Diverse stakeholder participation
Iterative improvement: Continuous enhancement

πŸ“‹ OUR OPEN GOVERNMENT EXPERTISE

Interest of Justice offers the following services to governments:

  • πŸ” Open Government Assessments: Evaluating current transparency practices
  • πŸ“ Action Plan Development: Creating concrete, achievable commitments
  • πŸ‘₯ Stakeholder Engagement: Structuring inclusive consultation processes
  • πŸ“Š Implementation Monitoring: Tracking progress on commitments
  • 🌐 International Best Practices: Bringing global expertise to local contexts

🧬 WORLD-CLASS EXPERT TEAM

Our multidisciplinary team brings together diplomatic, scientific, legal, and governance expertise to address complex global challenges.

πŸ‘¨β€πŸ”¬ Dr. Michael Yeadon

Former Pfizer Vice President
30+ years respiratory research
Chief Scientist, Interest of Justice
Industry leadership and expertise

πŸ”¬ Sasha Latypova

Pharmaceutical Research Expert
Supply chain and regulatory specialist
Public-private partnership advisor
Technical excellence in regulatory affairs

🧬 Dr. Janci Lindsay

Toxicology & Safety Expert
DNA analysis specialist
Reproductive health advisor
Leading authority in safety assessment

πŸŽ“ Certified Diplomats

Dustin Bryce & Xylie Desiree
8 Diplomacy Certificates
Moldova-Germany funded training
Professional diplomatic expertise

🎯 Our mission: Applying diplomatic principles and scientific expertise to improve governance systems and protect human rights in an era of emerging technologies and evolving global challenges.

🌟 ABOUT INTEREST OF JUSTICE

Interest of Justice is a global civil society organization founded by certified diplomats, dedicated to strengthening governance systems and protecting human rights through constructive engagement.

πŸ›οΈ Our Mission

Promoting transparent, accountable governance through diplomatic advocacy, technical expertise, and constructive partnerships

🌍 Our Reach

Headquarters in Costa Rica with global partnerships spanning all continents and engagement with 194 member states

βš–οΈ Our Approach

Dissident diplomacy - working WITH governments against corruption, not against the institutions themselves

🎯 Our Values

Integrity, collaboration, evidence-based advocacy, and a commitment to constructive solutions

🀝 WE ARE AT YOUR SERVICE

Interest of Justice offers technical assistance, diplomatic expertise, and collaborative partnership to governments, international organizations, and civil society groups working to improve governance systems worldwide.

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LATEST UPDATES

🀝 NEW: US Open Government Partnership Expanded
🌍 EVENT: Global Governance Forum Next Month
πŸ“Š RESEARCH: New Accountability Framework Published
πŸ† RECOGNITION: UN Invites IOJ to Advisory Council