IDALAP brings together a multidisciplinary group of professionals committed to strengthening access to justice, promoting restorative approaches to conflict resolution, and advancing innovative strategies for social transformation in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Our team combines expertise in law, public policy, human rights, and institutional capacity building, working collaboratively with judicial institutions, civil society organizations, academic institutions, and international partners. Through research, dialogue and applied practice, we seek to develop practical tools and knowledge that contribute to more inclusive, responsive and people-centered justice systems
Antonio Varon Mejia- Phd- Director
Antonio is a legal scholar and practitioner specializing in restorative justice, access to justice and human rights. His work focuses on the intersection between legal innovation, institutional transformation and community-based approaches to justice.
He has extensive experience in judicial training, policy development and international cooperation projects across Latin America. His research and professional practice explore restorative justice mechanisms, victim-centered approaches, and strategies to strengthen access to justice for vulnerable populations, particularly children, adolescents and survivors of human rights violations.
At IDALAP, he leads research initiatives, strategic partnerships and training programs aimed at supporting justice institutions and civil society actors in the design and implementation of transformative justice strategies.
Irene Salas Menotti- Phd. Research and Programs Coordinator
Irene works on the design, coordination and implementation of research and training initiatives focused on access to justice, restorative justice and human rights. Her work emphasizes participatory methodologies, educational innovation and the development of practical tools that support justice actors and community organizations. She collaborates with national and international partners to implement projects that strengthen institutional capacities and promote more inclusive and responsive justice systems.
At IDALAP, she coordinates program development, research activities and collaborative initiatives that connect knowledge production with practical action in the field.
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