STRATI Journal of Law, Justice, and Human Rights

The journal aims to:

• Promote rigorous research and scholarship in law, justice, and human rights.
• Facilitate dissemination of theoretical, empirical, and applied studies on legal and human rights issues.
• Support interdisciplinary dialogue bridging law with political science, sociology, international relations, and ethics.
• Encourage critical examination of legal reforms, judicial practices, and human rights protections.
• Provide a forum for discussions on access to justice, legal pluralism, and rights-based approaches to development and governance.

The scope includes but is not limited to:

• Constitutional law and legal theory.
• Criminal justice and penal reform.
• International human rights law and advocacy.
• Access to justice and legal aid.
• Gender justice and women’s rights.
• Transitional justice and post-conflict reconciliation.
• Environmental law and climate justice.
• Indigenous rights and customary law.

Detailed Themes

The journal welcomes manuscripts on a broad range of topics including but not limited to:

Constitutional Law and Legal Theory

• Constitutional design and judicial review
• Separation of powers and checks and balances
• Legal positivism, natural law, and jurisprudence
• Fundamental rights and freedoms

Criminal Justice and Penal Reform

• Criminal law and procedure
• Police, prosecution, and judicial systems
• Alternatives to incarceration and restorative justice
• Prison reform and human rights standards

International Human Rights Law and Advocacy

• Universal and regional human rights mechanisms
• Human rights treaties and conventions
• Humanitarian law and refugee protection
• Rights of marginalized and vulnerable groups

Access to Justice and Legal Aid

• Legal empowerment and public interest litigation
• Barriers to justice and legal pluralism
• Community-based justice systems
• Innovations in legal services and pro bono work

Gender Justice and Women’s Rights

• Violence against women and legal protections
• Gender-based discrimination and equality laws
• Women’s political participation and legal reforms
• Intersectionality and gender-sensitive jurisprudence

Transitional Justice and Post-Conflict Reconciliation

• Truth commissions and reparations
• War crimes and accountability
• Peacebuilding and social healing
• International criminal justice

Environmental Law and Climate Justice

• Environmental regulations and compliance
• Climate change litigation and policy
• Indigenous environmental rights
• Sustainable development and legal frameworks

Indigenous Rights and Customary Law

• Recognition of indigenous legal systems
• Land rights and cultural preservation
• Self-determination and autonomy
• Conflict resolution and customary dispute mechanisms

Send your paper to Email: strat.institute@gmail.com