IRZ-Stiftung facts for kids
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| Founded | 11 May 1992 |
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Key people
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Dr. Frauke Bachler (Managing Director), Dr. Stefan Hülshörster (Manager) |
| Services | International cooperation in the legal and justice system |
The German Foundation for International Legal Cooperation (also known as IRZ) is a special organization from Germany. It was started in 1992 by the German Federal Minister of Justice, Dr. Klaus Kinkel. The IRZ is a non-profit group, which means it works to help others and doesn't aim to make money. Its main office is in Bonn, Germany, and it also has an office in Berlin.
What the IRZ Does
The IRZ works with groups that are changing and improving laws and justice systems in nearly 30 countries. These countries are in places like Eastern Europe, Southeast Europe, the MENA region, the South Caucasus, central Asia, and Vietnam.
The IRZ helps by giving advice on how to create new laws. They set up meetings where experts can talk about legal topics. They also help write new laws and train people who work in law. This includes judges, lawyers, and other legal professionals. To do this, they hold workshops and conferences in different countries. They focus on how countries can improve their own laws. They also look at German and European laws to help.
The IRZ also arranges visits to Germany for legal professionals. These visits allow them to learn directly from German experts. They can see how the legal system works in real life. The IRZ also supports students who are studying law. They work with universities to offer extra classes and lectures.
Many people help and support the IRZ. These include leaders from politics, business, and law. The IRZ also gets help from many experienced legal experts. This means the IRZ can give good advice and quick support to its partner countries.
Why the IRZ Helps
The IRZ works with its partners to build and strengthen important things:
- They help countries have fair, democratic systems where laws are followed. This is based on European ideas about human rights.
- They help create strong and fair court systems. This includes making sure trials and legal processes are clear and just.
- They help set up clear rules for businesses and individuals. This makes sure that agreements and deals are fair and legal.
- They help create public rules for how companies should operate. This ensures businesses follow laws that protect everyone.
- They help countries make their laws similar to European laws. This makes it easier for countries to work together.
- They help with international cooperation in legal cases. This means countries can work together to solve problems across borders.
- They help countries meet European standards, especially for protecting human rights. This includes rules for how people are treated in legal situations and in prisons.
Who Supports the IRZ
The IRZ is asked to do its work by the German Federal Government. This means that most of its money comes from the budget of the German Federal Ministry of Justice and Consumer Protection. It also gets money for specific projects from the German Federal Foreign Office. The IRZ also works on projects that are part of the European Union's efforts to help neighboring countries.
