ABA Rule of Law

ABA ROLI is honored to have been awarded the 2024 Judicial Independence Award by the International Association of Judges. ROLI was recognized for its long-standing engagement in defense of the values of rule of law and judicial independence. ⚖➡️ americanbar.org/news/abanews/a…

"Why #humanrights and the #ruleoflaw? How did you get into it?" Michael Pates, host of the Rule of Law Defenders Podcast, asked this simple, yet pivotal question to the guests of "Fighting for the Future". Learn why this work matters to them. bit.ly/roldefenders2

NEW FREE #PODCAST! Rule of Law Defenders brings you real-life advocates who defend a just #ruleoflaw — and therefore your freedom — each and every day. Tune in to learn what they’re doing — and what you, too, can do! bit.ly/roldefenders1

Join us for a panel discussion on accelerating women's #legalrights during the 69th session of the @UN Commission on the Status of Women! 🗓️March 11, 2025 @ 10:30 AM (US Eastern) 📍For more info and to register: americanbar.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

In response to a lawsuit by a coalition of organizations, including the ABA, a judge temporarily blocked the executive order cutting funding for foreign assistance programs. Learn more: ambar.org/kd25f7dm

At less than 1% of the federal budget, USAID makes America safer, stronger and more secure. This Super Bowl Sunday, tell Congress to #saveforeignaid and #standwithUSAID. youtube.com/watch?v=PqUESH…

Tomorrow, @chr_aba & partner organizations will commemorate the Day of the Endangered Lawyer alongside the international #legalcommunity to raise awareness on the surge of attacks on #humanrights lawyers worldwide. Register for the virtual discussion➡️ bit.ly/40Jqo6N

El presidente de la JEP, magistrado Alejandro Ramelli, se reunió con Francisco Ciampolini, director para América Latina y el Caribe, y Peter Wooley, director país en Colombia, de la @ABARuleofLaw para fortalecer la colaboración entre las dos entidades.

Join us this Friday for an informative event on the current challenges facing the judiciary, bar, and #humanrights defenders in #Ecuador; sponsored by @ABAInternatl!⚖️ ⏰January 17, 12:00 – 1:30 pm (US Eastern) ➡️Speaker Info and Registration: americanbar.org/events-cle/mtg…

Conflict-Sensitive Approach to Program Activities; @ABARuleofLaw Read on ConnexUs: cnxus.org/resource/confl…

As 2024 comes to a close, ABA CGP would like to extend a heartfelt #thankyou to all who have supported us this year and for the years to come—our donors, staff, consultants, pro bono volunteers, Board Members, partners and counterparts around the world, and countless others!

Kenyan anti-FGM law punishes victims more often than perpetrators according to new report from the ABA Center for #HumanRights (@CHR_ABA) americanbar.org/news/abanews/a…

#KENYA: ABA CHR's new #TrialWatch report analyzes 68 criminal cases under Kenya's Anti-FGM law, finding that it is being used against #FGM survivors. This report is the first-ever analysis of the implementation of anti-FGM legislation. Learn more here: americanbar.org/groups/human_r…

@JudiciaryGambia , in partnership with @ABARuleofLaw , commenced a three-day validation workshop on the High Court (Civil Procedure) Rules 2024 at SDKJ CC. These rules are expected to enhance efficiency, transparency, and accessibility within the justice sector.

Today, our team in #TheGambia is facilitating a training session on identifying trafficking in persons (TIP) cases & referral pathways; w/participants from civil society organizations working on TIP and members of the Gambian police force and Drug Law and Enforcement Agency.

#ProgramSpotlight: In #TheGambia, we recently launched a program to counter trafficking in persons in the country w/a focus on a foundation-building approach and #peoplecenteredjustice🌍➡️bit.ly/3AMojNs