Report – Interdependent justice: Collaborative leadership in a fragmented global landscape

9 December 2025

International justice has entered a period of deep fracture: civic space is shrinking, donor priorities are narrowing, and multilateral norms are eroding. Against this backdrop, survivors and frontline actors face heightened risk, dwindling resources, and persistent double standards.

This paper argues that sustaining justice now depends on building a resilient, interdependent ecosystem: one that redistributes power, centres survivor leadership, and treats solidarity as infrastructure rather than sentiment. Key messages include:

1. Justice is multipronged. 
2. Participation must become collaboration. 
3. Innovation is already here. 
4. Solidarity must be practical and protective. 
5. Funding models shape power. 
6. Shared stewardship is the path forward. 

We identify three critical areas for redesign: participation, solidarity, and funding. We also highlight priority directions for the way forward.

“No actor can secure justice alone. Building an interdependent, survivor-centred ecosystem is now essential.”

Comparative Research Victim participation Conflict transformation Rule of law and accountability Truth, reparation and non-repetition Mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS)

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