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ABA Consolidates International Rule of Law Programs Into Single Entity -
the ABA Rule of Law Initiative
See letter from Hon. Sandra Day O'Connor and Roberta Cooper Ramo announcing the creation of the ABA Rule of Law Initiative.
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Addressing Violations of Indigenous Peoples' Land Rights in Cambodia
In Cambodia, the Rule of Law Initiative is addressing a growing problem - violations of indigenous people's land rights. As the economy revives after years of war and uncertainty, indigenous people are being evicted from their land to make way for development projects through large land concessions to private companies. > Read More |
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Ecuador Program Helps Train Anti-Trafficking Task Force to Rescue and Treat Trafficking Victims
A task force composed of Ecuadorian Judicial Police, prosecutors, and a women's shelter, all of whom have received training from the Rule of Law Initiative's Project to Combat Trafficking in Persons in Ecuador, has worked together to crack down on brothels fronting as hostels and dance clubs, resulting in the rescue of trafficking victims and the shuttering of the offending establishments. > Read More |
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Rule of Law Initiative's Iraq Legal Development Program Wraps Up Judicial Reform Program
The Rule of Law Initiative's Iraq Legal Development Program (ILDP) recently wrapped up a major judicial reform program in Iraq. Two of the elements of the project were to carry out a Judicial Reform Index in Iraq, and to provide support for the formation of a new, independent association for judges.
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Rule of Law Initiative Granted Observer Status at European Commission for Efficiency of Justice
The Rule of Law Initiative is pleased to announce that it was granted observer status at the European Commission for the Efficiency of Justice (CEPEJ) as of December 2006.
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Jordan's First Judicial Mediation Project Celebrates Milestone
In January 2007, the Rule of Law Initiative's Jordan office conducted an initial evaluation of Jordan's first judicial mediation project, which was launched on June 1, 2006.
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ABA President Karen Mathis Signs Agreement with Chinese Bar in Beijing
ABA President Karen Mathis, Asia Division Chair Laura Stein, and Asia Division Council Member Yabo Lin, traveled to Beijing in December 2006 on behalf of the Rule of Law Initiative. While in Beijing, President Mathis and her counterpart at the All China Lawyers Association (ACLA), Yu Ning, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) outlining ways that the two bar organizations can work together, exchange information, jointly host events, and facilitate international visits. > Read More |
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Celebrating 10 Years of Law Reform Activity in Bosnia and Herzegovina
In February, the Europe and Eurasia division of the Rule of Law Initiative (CEELI) hosted a reception that celebrated the 10 year anniversary of its legal reform program in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH). The event drew former and current partners and staff, including the Mission Director of USAID BiH, the president of the Court of BiH and the presidents of the BiH High Judicial Council. > Read More |
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Iraq Legal Development Project Updates Assessment of the Status of Women in Iraq
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Overflow Crowd Attends Launch of Moldova CEDAW Assessment Tool Report
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Armenia Program Pilots Legal Education Reform Index > Read More |
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Wendy Patten Participates in OSCE Expert Consultation Team on Trafficking in Persons
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Asia Division's Stephanie Le Joins D.C. Staff
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Moldova Legal Assistant Dina Mocan Selected to Participate in Human Rights Training Program in Sweden
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Rule of Law Initiative Hires New Outreach Assistant, Nicholas Marwell > Read More |
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