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An NGO in special consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) since 2026.

SCLA SCLASwiss Chinese Law Association

An NGO in special consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) since 2026.

Connecting Cultures. Creating Value. Advancing Peace Through Law.

SCLA is a Geneva-based nonprofit organisation connecting people across legal traditions and cultures.

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A Geneva platform for law, dialogue and the public good

Understanding the law helps people protect their rights, work across borders and find constructive ways through disagreement. We bring legal knowledge and different perspectives together so that cooperation can create lasting public value.

Global

Legal professionals, scholars and institutions from China, Switzerland, Europe and beyond.

Rooted in Geneva

Founded in Geneva in 2019, close to the international institutions that shape law and cooperation.

Independent

A nongovernmental, nonprofit organisation with a public-interest mission.

ECOSOC status

Special consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council since 2026.

Our work

Putting knowledge into action

Our work brings legal expertise into conversation with the needs of people, communities and organisations.

Cross-Cultural Dialogue

Exchange perspectives across legal systems and build relationships grounded in respect.

Open Legal Knowledge

Help more people understand changing rules and the questions that affect their rights.

Public-Interest Collaboration

Connect professional expertise with education, capacity building and community needs.

Mediation and Dispute Prevention

Explore practical ways to address differences and preserve cooperation.

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Stay connected to law and its wider impact

Receive selected legal updates, public-interest stories and opportunities to participate in SCLA activities.

Put your knowledge to work for others

Contribute your experience to a discussion, a research project or a public-interest initiative. Help make legal understanding available to more people.

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