EU-funded ‘Deliver Justice Project’ concludes after five years of impact
Islamabad – 22 May 2026 (Adnan Hameed) : The European Union (EU)-funded ‘Deliver Justice Project’ concluded in Islamabad, marking five years of strengthening access to justice, improving people-centred justice services, and advancing rule of law reforms across Pakistan.
The closing event brought together representatives from justice sector, civil society, development agencies, and the government, including Raimundas Karoblis, Ambassador of the European Union to Pakistan, Justice Shahid Waheed, Judge, Supreme Court of Pakistan, and Van Nguyen, Officer-in-Charge, UNDP Pakistan.
A panel discussion on the future of the rule of law in Pakistan featured insights from Judge Muhammad Amir Munir, Director of the Federal Judicial Academy; senior journalist Munizae Jehangir; SHARP CEO Muhammad Mudassar Javed; and Member of National Assembly Huma Akhtar Chughtai.
Moderated by Shahzada Ahmad of UNDP Pakistan, the discussion explored how sustained collaboration can make justice systems more responsive and equitable.
Reflecting on the project’s overall impact, Van Nguyen said the initiative reaffirmed that real progress was measured by people experiencing justice in their daily lives “with fairness, protection and dignity.”
From UNODC Pakistan, Troels Vester, highlighted how the project strengthened criminal justice institutions through legislative reforms, digital transformation, citizen-centric policing, prison modernization and improved access to justice. He noted that many of these reforms were now being sustained by government institutions.
Showcasing the link between rule of law, rehabilitation and economic inclusion, inmates from KP displayed handicrafts, furniture and artwork produced through prison industries — demonstrating how skill development supports dignity and reintegration.
Jamshed M. Kazi emphasized the project’s role in expanding gender-sensitive justice services. He said the progress achieved showed the power of collaboration in advancing gender equality and ensuring women and girls can access their rights.
Funded with 20 million euros, the Deliver Justice Project supported reforms to promote people-centred justice, enhance access for women and marginalized groups, and strengthen the security sector in line with constitutional protections and international standards.
