From November 22–24, the ABA Rule of Law Initiative (ABA ROLI), the Malaysian Bar and the Jakarta Legal Aid Institute (also known as LBH Jakarta) facilitated a workshop on human rights advocacy in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). About 20 Southeast Asian public interest lawyers attended the workshop, which discussed the ASEAN human rights system and how legal advocacy can strengthen it. Held days after the formal adoption of the controversial ASEAN Human Rights Declaration, the training addressed both the limitations and possibilities the declaration presents. Read more »»  As part of our work in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the ABA Rule of Law Initiative (ABA ROLI) is supporting the Dubai Legal Affairs Department (DLAD)—the regulatory body for private attorneys in Dubai—in its efforts to create a system of mandatory continuing legal education (MCLE) for the Emirate. DLAD is considering two major initiatives, the first being the development of a bar exam for Dubai attorneys, whether educated in Dubai or elsewhere, and the second being the development of a MCLE system for all practicing attorneys. Read more »» | In the Gulf region, where continuing legal education is voluntary, Qatar’s legal profession is taking steps to expand professional development and continuing legal education (CLE) opportunities for its members. To support these efforts, the ABA Rule of Law Initiative (ABA ROLI) offers executive CLE courses that are designed for experienced attorneys seeking training in substantive areas and that can accommodate busy professional schedules. Read more »» The ABA Rule of Law Initiative and the Center for Environmental Law and Community Rights organized three workshops in Papua New Guinea in July and August, and a visit by a representative of the UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) in September to highlight human rights in the context of extractive industries. Read more » Supporting Training on Fair Trials for Bahraini Judges and Lawyers A year after Bahrain’s 2011 unrest, the Kingdom’s Ministry of Justice (MOJ) has taken steps to improve access to justice for its citizens in partnership with the ABA Rule of Law Initiative (ABA ROLI). Read more »» |
