The Rule of Law Initiative is a public service project of the American Bar Association dedicated to promoting rule of law around the world. The Rule of Law Initiative believes that rule of law promotion is the most effective long-term antidote to the pressing problems facing the world community today, including poverty, economic stagnation, and conflict.
Program News and Updates
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Yarmouk University Launches Alternative Dispute Resolution Course in JordanOn September 18, Yarmouk University, one of the largest and oldest universities in Jordan, launched an alternative dispute resolution (ADR) course for undergraduate and graduate law students. The course, developed with ABA Rule of Law Initiative (ABA ROLI) support, reflects the university’s commitment to modern and practical legal curricula. Read more »» |
ABA ROLI Hosts National Mock Trial Competition in CambodiaOn September 3–5, the ABA Rule of Law Initiative’s (ABA ROLI’s) Cambodia program hosted its second annual mock trial competition at the University of Cambodia in Phnom Penh. The competition featured teams from five Cambodian law schools, each competing for the honor of being crowned national champion. Read more »» |
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ABA ROLI Hosts its First Anti-Trafficking Training in CameroonSince the passage of a 2005 anti-trafficking in persons (anti-TIP) law, the Cameroonian government has stepped up its efforts to investigate and prosecute criminals involved in human trafficking rings. Read more »» |
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| Rule of Law in Timor Leste is a comprehensive evaluation of progress in East Timor’s justice system following the 1999 vote for independence and the subsequent violence surrounding democratization efforts. | The Kosovo Legal Profession Reform Index is an assessment of legal profession reform efforts aimed at establishing a more ethical, effective and independent legal profession. Available in English, Albanian & Serbian. |
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Program Areas
The ABA Rule of Law Initiative works in seven major program areas:
