Reaffirming its commitment to a justice system rooted in human rights and equal access, the Department of Justice (DOJ) officially launched the Justice Summit 2025 today at the Hilton Manila in Pasay City. The three-day event, held under the theme “Advancing a Human Rights-Based Justice System,” brings together key stakeholders from the Justice Sector Coordinating Council (JSCC), civil society organizations (CSOs), and legal experts to spotlight the DOJ’s human rights priorities.

Structured as a JSCC Convergence Program, the Summit is divided into three thematic segments: Children (Day 1), Protected Sectors (Day 2), and Women (Day 3). Each day features lectures, panel discussions, and collaborative dialogues aimed at strengthening justice delivery and promoting inclusive legal reforms.

Day 1 centers on “Advancing Real Justice for Every Child,” with sessions focused on child-sensitive justice systems and the protection of children’s rights. Topics include “The State of Child Rights in the Justice Sector,” “Strengthening Child-Sensitive Justice Systems,” and “Access to Justice for Child Victims of Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation, and Discrimination.”

Designed as both a capacity-building seminar and an information dissemination campaign, the Summit seeks to bridge systemic gaps in legal services and ensure greater protection for vulnerable groups—particularly children, women, persons with disabilities (PWDs), indigenous peoples, and the elderly.

Justice Summit 2025 aligns with the Philippine Development Plan (PDP) 2023–2028, specifically Chapter 13.2, which advocates for expanded access to quality, affordable, and rights-based legal services nationwide.

As the Summit unfolds, the DOJ continues to champion a participative and inclusive approach to justice—one that places human dignity and equity at the forefront of legal reform.