Independent International Legal Advocates Information

Independent International Legal Advocates (IILA) is a unique non-profit international law advisory and training organization. IILA works to enable more effective and fair participation of small and developing States in the creation and application of international law. Raising the voices of disadvantaged States enhances the power of international law to advance just solutions to pressing global challenges. IILA works to increase the capacity of small and developing States to utilize international law. IILA’s goal is to assist these States to participate more actively and effectively in international decisions that affect their lives and futures. In helping to promote greater inclusivity, IILA contributes to more equitable and sustainable solutions to global issues. IILA’s approach is the innovative model of serving as “in-house counsel”, working in partnership alongside disadvantaged States’ international law teams to provide on-going, impartial legal support and training. IILA does not replace the local international law advisers but partners with them for long-term collaboration.