Curbing Killings in the Philippines; Street Law in Kyrgyzstan's Madrassas; Civic Education in Qatar; Scott Ciment and Kathy Kirk
URL February 2008
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  Featured Story
Curbing Extrajudicial Killings in the Philippines
   
Regional News
Kyrgyzstan: Madrassa Students Learn about Citizens' Rights
Qatar: Building a National Civic Education Program
Bahrain: Visit to Improve Enforcement of Decisions
Serbia: First e-Learning Program Trains Attorneys
   
  People in the News
Ciment and Kirk Hit the Ground Running
   
  Events
Feb 26 China's New Law on Lawyers
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Featured Story
ABA ROLI Pioneering Efforts to Curb Extrajudicial Killings in the Philippines


There has been an unfortunate surge in the number of political activists and labor leaders who have disappeared or been killed in the Philippines. ABA ROLI will host five symposia in the regions where most of political killings occur to discuss uses of the Writ of Amparo, and will also train prosecutors in basic crime scene preservation.  Read more »

Europe and Eurasia

Kyrgyzstan's Madrassa Students Participate in Street Law Classes

Hassania RetreatSince she was a little girl, Kanishai Kojoakmatova dreamed of becoming a lawyer—but she could only afford a madrassa education. In 2006, when Kanishai came from Chon Alai to study in the Islamic University in the city of Osh, she was pleasantly surprised to find that law classes were in fact delivered alongside her religious study. Read more »

Middle East and North Africa

Partners Build a Civic Education Program in Qatar

As part of a new partnership with the College of Law at Qatar University, ABA ROLI is preparing a program to deepen young citizens' understanding of the rule of law and to help them participate in civic life. The curiculum will be piloted in select clasrooms this spring. Read more »

Middle East and North Africa

Expert Returns to Bahrain to Improve Enforcement of Judicial Decisions

Bernard Menut visited Bahrain in December 2007 to make the case for putting in place measures to speed the process of execution of judgements. He met with Ministry of Justice officials to discuss options such as: privatizing the serving of documents and the enforcement of judicial decisions using private sector enforcement agents. A detailed study produced during Menut's trip covering areas such as civil, commercial, tax, and adminstrative affairs has now been submitted to the Ministry for their consideration and further action. Read more »

People in the News

Ciment and Kirk Hit the Ground Running

Hassania RetreatM ost jobs don't require people to work in a different culture and be accountable to multiple agencies—unless they're ABA ROLI field staff. Philippines Country Director Scott Ciment and Jordan Legal Specialist Kathy Kirk have both made huge strides in their work since their recent hiring, despite the large challenges that rule of law promotion presents. Read more »

Europe and Eurasia

Serbia Launches First
e-Learning Program for Attorney Trainees

E-learning, a unique form of continuing legal education, will make it easier for Serbia's attorneys to maintain high professional standards and thereby contribute to a stronger legal sector. Read more »

Events

China's Revised Law on Lawyers: A Move Toward Greater Professional Independence?

A rountable discussion with Hyeon-Ju Rho, China Country Director. Tuesday, Feb 26, at 12:00 PM. Read more »

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