Skills Workshop for Trafficking Victim Counselors in Nigeria

On March 12-13, the Rule of Law Initiative's Africa Division and the National Agency for the Prohibition of Traffic in Persons (NAPTIP), with funding from USAID, jointly sponsored a two-day counseling skills workshop in Lagos, Nigeria, for 30 NAPTIP rehabilitation officers representing each of the TIP shelters in Nigeria.

Continuing Education Classes Begin For Cambodian Judges And Prosecutors

In April, the Rule of Law Initiative's Legal Education Advisor (LEA) in Cambodia organized the first continuing legal education class modules on land law and ethics for judges and prosecutors at the Cambodian Royal Academy for Judicial Professionals.

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First Trial Advocacy Skills Class For Cambodian Law Students

The Rule of Law Initiative in Cambodia developed and hosted the 1st Annual Mock Trial Advocacy Skills Workshop, held on March 30-31 in Phnom Penh.

Law and Civics Courses Begin at Islamic University in Tajikistan

For the first time in its history, the Tajik Islamic University in Dushanbe will be including courses on law and civics as part of its regular university curriculum, thanks to a cooperative effort between the university and the ABA Rule of Law Initiative.

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"Justice Kid" PSAs Launched in Kosovo

Justice Kid, the first ever Kosovo-made cartoon hero, premiered on Kosovo TV screens for the first time on March 30, 2007, as part of an effort by the Rule of Law Initiative and Kosovo legal organizations to increase public understanding of the law.

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Supporting Ukrainian Law Students in International Legal Competitions

The Rule of Law Initiative has provided financial support and training to Ukrainian student law teams that have recently competed in international competitions in Australia and the U.S.

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First Legal Clinic Established in Isolated Region of Azerbaijan

On March 12, 2007, the law school at Naxchivan State University celebrated the opening of its first legal clinic, an activity supported by USAID through the ABA Rule of Law Initiative.

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Rule of Law Initiative Launches Local Governance Legal Training Series in Tajikistan

Amid the decentralization of executive power in Tajikistan, the Rule of Law Initiative has launched a USAID-sponsored local governance training program on Tajik law and available enforcement mechanisms. The first training session was held April 6 for twenty local government officials from the Sughd region of Tajikistan.

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South East European Countries Commit to Upgrading Stability Pact Anti-Corruption Initiative

On April 13, South East European (SEE) countries took a major step towards improving efficacy and ownership of regional anti-corruption activities by signing a Memorandum of Understanding committing funds to the Regional Secretariat Liaison Office of the Stability Pact Anti-Corruption Initiative.

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Assessing Anti-Corruption Progress in Georgia

On April 17th in Tbilisi, participants in a roundtable discussion organized by the Rule of Law Initiative examined the state of anti-corruption reform in Georgia. The central focus of the discussion was Georgia’s progress towards implementing the 2006 National Anti-Corruption Strategy Action Plan.

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Magistrates' Association of Serbia Presents Family Violence Survey

The Magistrates’ Association of Serbia (MAS), in partnership with the Rule of Law Initiative, presented its Family Violence Survey at a March 30, 2007 roll-out ceremony. The survey showed an increase in reported cases of family violence from the previous year. Magistrates viewed this trend as a positive change in the mindset of victims, who now feel protected by the system and more willing to report violence.

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Workshop on Human Rights Protection in Criminal Trials in Ukraine

The problem of human rights violations in criminal trials in Ukraine has been repeatedly raised by many international organizations. To address this issue, on March 31-April 2, 2007, the Rule of Law Initiative convened a training session for 30 defense lawyers from throughout Ukraine.

Promoting Law Student Volunteerism and Public Engagement in Jordan

On April 19, three University of Jordan law students delivered a presentation on the “Rights of the Child” at a local elementary school as part of a Rule of Law Initiative-supported pilot activity to test students’ enthusiasm for public awareness activities.

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Moroccan Judges Meet to Discuss Adoption of a Judicial Ethics Charter

Approximately forty judges and other leading Moroccan legal figures met in Tangier, Morocco on March 30, 2007, to discuss the adoption a national ethics charter for the profession.

Ukraine Deputy Director Publishes Anti-Corruption Article in U.S. Chamber of Commerce Magazine

Tanya Khavanka, Ukraine Deputy Director, published "Getting Out of the Shadow of Corruption" in the March edition of Commerce: Successful Business in Ukraine.

 

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