The ABA Rule of Law Initiative is a public service project of the American Bar Association dedicated to promoting rule of law around the world. The ABA 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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Convening Anti-Human Trafficking Experts from Ukraine, Russia and MoldovaAt an international conference to foster communication and coordination between human trafficking transit and destination countries, representatives from the ABA Rule of Law Initiative (ABA ROLI) and from the Ukrainian, Russian and Moldovan governments gathered to discuss related issues. Read more »» |
ABA ROLI Sponsors U.S. Study Tour for Georgian JudgesIn late October and early November, the ABA Rule of Law Initiative (ABA ROLI) sponsored a study tour to Boston, Massachusetts, and Providence, Rhode Island, for a Georgian judicial delegation. The study group consisted of 10 judges and magistrates, along with two ABA ROLI staff attorneys and the legal assistant to Georgia’s chief justice. Read more »» |
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Alternative Dispute Resolution Work Continues in LiberiaAs part of its efforts to promote awareness of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) in Liberia, the ABA Rule of Law Initiative (ABA ROLI) is undertaking a variety of activities to address the country’s needs. The ADR program emphasizes building local capacity by conducting mediation training for target groups and by ensuring that all written materials are tailored for Liberian audiences. 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:
