At Ius Stella, we believe that justice is fundamental to restoring human dignity and building a more prosperous society.
Through our work, we seek to ensure that justice serves all people.
Anchored in the present but focused on the future, we address the immediate legal and social needs of the most vulnerable while laying the foundations for sustainable social change. By combining grassroots legal assistance, systemic reform, and technology, we are not just working within the justice system—we are reshaping it to better serve all people.
Makala is a true hell. It is not a prison, but a detention centre resembling a concentration camp, where people are sent to die.
— Stanis Bujakera Tshiamala
Our solutions
Placing people at the heart of justice
Our approach is rooted in a deep commitment to those most affected by injustice, ensuring their voices shape the solutions we build.
Legal empowerment
We equip individuals & communities
Build a network of pro bono lawyers to provide free legal assistance to individuals who have been unfairly incarcerated.
Educate citizens on their rights.
Train the next generation of public defenders
Social Justice
We care for human beings
Provide holistic support to incarcerated women and the children living in detention with them.
Support formerly incarcerated individuals in rebuilding their lives through reintegration and social rehabilitation.
Innovation & Systemic Change
We use data, technology & research
Collect and analyze case-level data to expose systemic failures and inform justice reform.
Public evidence-based reports and policy briefs
We collaborate
with lawyers, civil society organizations, and justice-impacted individuals, creating a constellation of change agents. Through citizen-led accountability, we ensure that individuals and communities play an active role in monitoring the justice system, exposing failures, and driving systemic improvements.