The Centre for International Governance and Justice (CIGJ) hosts a vibrant community of scholars dedicated to the study of complex and interconnected 21st century challenges.

The Centre was established in 2005 by Professor Hilary Charlesworth. During her tenure as director, CIGJ was home to Hilary’s ARC Federation Fellowship on ‘Building Democracy and Justice after Conflict’and Laureate Fellowship on ‘Strengthening the International Human Rights System: Rights, Regulation and Ritualism’, along with a host of other research projects, including ‘Peacebuilding Compared’.

In 2021, Hilary was appointed as a Judgeto the International Court of Justice and Professor Anthea Roberts became the new director of CIGJ.

Drawing together a range of scholars at RegNet and beyond who are working on projects relating to global governance, conflict, violence, and complexity, CIGJ is currently focusing on three areas:

• Navigating the Changing Zeitgeist (GEIST)
• Methods for a Complex and Uncertain World (CUW)
• Conflict, Violence and Justice (CVJ)

Scholars in each node meet regularly to explore new topics and exchange ideas. - GEIST hosts the ANU Geoeconomics Working Group’s monthly meetings - CUW and CVJ each host reading groups on a bimonthly basis

If you are interested in signing up for these meetings and reading groups, please email the centre’s Project Officer, Aishwarya (aishwarya.aishwarya@anu.edu.au) to be included in our mailing lists.