Mission                                                                    

The Cyrus R. Vance Center for International Justice provides support to lawyers around the globe who engage in activities that expand access to justice, ensure a fair and equitable judicial system, develop public policies that address social needs, and create public confidence in the legal profession. Founded on the principle that lawyers have an important role to play in promoting social justice and strengthening democracy, the Center honors the memory of Cyrus R. Vance, a past president of the New York City Bar, whose life and career exemplify the important contribution lawyers can make in democratic societies.

In all of its activities, the Center draws on the resources of the New York City Bar, including its members and committees, and its affiliate, the City Bar Justice Center, and works in close cooperation with a wide range of partners worldwide, including law firms, bar associations and law societies, educational institutions and nongovernmental organizations.

The Legacy of Cyrus R. Vance

The Vance Center's Work In Context
 

What We Do

The Vance Center pursues innovative projects with local partners to promote international access to justice. The Center's current projects bring partners together to work on pro bono initiatives, substantive law reform, diversity in the legal profession, gender-based violence and cross-border network building to advance public interest law.

Who We Are

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