Founded in 2016, the Kosovo Institute for Justice and the Rule of Law Studies (KIJRLS) is a new research pathfinder in the region that critically engages the contemporary discourses on theory and jurisprudence of human rights, rule of law and peace studies.

The Institute focuses on following key areas: analyzing the theory and practice of rule of law principles, exploring the intersection between human rights scholarship and practice, analyzing transitional justice dimensions, and exploring peace-building strategies.

In this regard KIJRLS embraces diversity in thought and seeks the experience of professionals and scholars from a variety of backgrounds. KIJRLS’s commitment to both practical and theoretical questions requires that no matter what school of legal fields one adheres, they must be able to bridge theory and practice.

It offers education programs and launches initiatives to provide students, researchers and legal practitioners with an understanding of the importance of rule of law principles and international human rights standards, and how they relate to contemporary issues.