International Bridges to Justice
Book design to highlight the bold individuality of women defenders throughout Africa working for International Bridges to Justice. With more than 30,000 legal advocates, IBJ rescues people trapped in failing justice systems at the local level, improves public justice at the national level, and leads a movement for legal rights globally. Proceeds from the book are donated to IBJ's ongoing global efforts for representation in justice systems. 100 page layouts plus front and back covers. Book photography by Anders Wallace
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND
Book Design
THE PALETTE
BILINGUAL:
ALL LAYOUTS ACCOMMODATE
VARIOUS COPY LENGTHS
OF FRENCH & ENGLISH
PERSONAL:
EACH SPREAD HIGHLIGHTS
ONE DEFENDER & THE STORY
OF HER CHOSEN OBJECT
POWERFUL:
THE LAYOUTS ENHANCE
THE BOLD PORTRAITS OF
THESE COURAGEOUS WOMEN
kind words
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