Since its first edition in 1963, the Congress has served as a global meeting point for jurists, heads of state, judges of national and international courts, academics, and civil society.

It is one of the few international forums that brings together such a diverse com- munity around a single idea: peace through the Rule of Law. Over the decades, the Congress has grown into a pillar of global legal dialogue. It reflects the World Jurist Association’s mission to promote legal cooperation and the World Law Foundation’s capacity to organize large scale events that unite leaders from around the world.

The Congress has become a space for reflection, debate, and the exchange of ideas that shape national and international policy. It also serves as the platform where the World Jurist Association grants its most prestigious awards, ensuring that the recognition of global leadership takes place before the international legal community.