About the Forum
Join us for the Justice on the Global Stage Forum, the flagship public event of the Judicial Fellowship Program. The forum brings together the 2026 Judicial Fellows, 25 judges from 21 countries, alongside U.S. experts and thought leaders for a morning of dynamic conversation on the future of justice worldwide.
From Ukraine to Mexico, Albania to Nigeria, panelists will share firsthand perspectives on corruption, conflict, judicial reform, public trust, and economic resilience. This is a rare opportunity to hear directly from judges shaping legal systems around the world and to explore why strong courts and accountable institutions remain essential to prosperity, stability, and democratic resilience.
Our 2026 Cohort features 25 judges from: Albania, Argentina, Bolivia, Botswana, Cameroon, Colombia, Ecuador, Egypt, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Malawi, Mexico, Moldova, Nigeria, Paraguay, the Philippines, Trinidad and Tobago, Ukraine, and Zambia.
“Peace and democracy are global aspirations. An offense to fundamental rights in one place is a menace everywhere. This fellowship has equipped us with inspiration, knowledge and connections to defend freedom, together.”
-- Helena Refosco, auxiliary judge to the chief justice, National Council of Justice, Brazil
Event Details
Date and Time:
Thursday, October 1, 2026
8:30 A.M. – 1:30 P.M. ET
Location:
Lee Anderson Veterans Center, U.S. Chamber of Commerce
1615 H St NW, Washington, D.C. 20062
About the Judicial Fellowship Program
In partnership with The Presidential Precinct, the Judicial Fellowship Program is a professional exchange and residential learning experience designed to strengthen the legal systems in foreign countries by building a cadre of judicial leaders from around the world.
This fall, the Judicial Fellowship Program will bring together 25 judges and magistrates from 21 countries across 6 regions of the world to Washington, D.C., and Charlottesville, Virginia for a rigorous two-week program focused on upholding the rule of law.