#AnnualReport | In January 2025, ABA CGP was set to implement its largest portfolio to date. That was until the U.S. Administration uprooted foreign aid assistance; terminating dozens of our programs and disrupting decades of institutional expertise, partnerships. Learn more ➡️ ambar.org/cgp2025

The ABA Center for Human Rights has released a new report documenting a systematic pattern of repression against peaceful environmental and climate activists opposing the East African Crude Oil Pipeline and other oil and gas projects in #Uganda ➡️ www.americanbar.org/groups/human...

Fair Trial Violations in Uganda’s Crackdown on Environmental and Climate Activism

ABA CHR produced this report to understand to what extent the Ugandan criminal justice system may be being weaponized against those who have opposed EACOP-activities.

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The @americanbar.org invites nominations for its 2026 International Human Rights Award, an annual award that recognizes exceptional achievements by an individual or organization that has been a champion and/or defender of human rights outside the US. Submissions due June 5, 2026 ➡️ ambar.org/ihra

Join us next week in #NewYorkCity during the @unitednations Commission on the Status of Women 70th session (#CSW70) for a timely side event focused on advancing access to justice for #Indigenous and #Migrant women worldwide. Free, but registration required: bit.ly/unrcsw70

#RuleofLaw in Focus | Snapshots from January 2026 ⚖️ Explore our latest updates from #Angola, #Argentina, #Africa, and #Mexico ⚖️

"I think we are standing on shaky ground and dealing with a fluid situation, but I do think we are still standing." cylindr magazine's #RuleofLaw Defenders podcast interviewed our Board Member Andrew Solomon, a former #USAID Senior Advisor. Via Substack, Spotify, or Apple ➡️ cylindrmag.substack.com

Our #RuleofLaw Luncheon will feature remarks from ABA President Michelle Behnke and our current Board Chair Patricia Lee Refo; alongside The Honorable Royal Furgeson Jr., who will share insights on protecting judicial independence. Register today via the Midyear site ➡️ ambar.org/midyear

Join us in #SanAntonio for our #RuleofLaw Luncheon with The Honorable Royal Furgeson Jr. as he shares critical insights on protecting judicial independence in an era of increasing political pressure on the legal profession. Registration via ambar.org/midyear ⚖️

Last week, we organized a conversation with Cristosal, a #humanrights organization that defended democracy in #ElSalvador for 25 years, on the ongoing detention of Ruth López—their Chief Legal Officer and recipient of the ABA's 2025 IHRA. Read our full reflection💡 www.americanbar.org/advocacy/glo...

Standing with Ruth López: Reflections from an ABA-Steptoe Conversation on Human Rights Under Siege in El Salvador

On November 14, the ABA and Steptoe LLP hosted a critical conversation with staff from Cristosal, a prominent regional human rights organization that has been forced into exile after 25 years of defen...

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ABA ROLI in Action 💡 Yesterday, we had the honor of presenting at The World Bank’s #LJDWeek2025 for their Legal Bolt session, Bright Insights on Development Impact. Stay tuned for the session recording! We look forward to future collaboration within the #ruleoflaw space ⚖️

📢 Join us TOMORROW for our Legal Bolt talk "The Intersection of Technology and Citizen Participation in Combatting Corruption" during The World Banks #LJDWeek2025. 📅 Tuesday, November 4, 2025 🕙 12:05-12:15 ET 🎥 Livestreamed here ➡️ www.worldbank.org/en/events/20...

Thank you for donating to the ABA's Center for Global Programs for #ABAGivingDay. Your gift will go a long way to helping us build back our programming to advance the rule of law and support human rights defenders around the world.

Tune into cylindr magazine's podcast discussing crimes against humanity, freedom of speech, effective advocacy, and the Supreme Court, featuring distinguished guests! 🎙️ 🎧 The podcast brings you real-life advocates dedicated to advancing #humanrights and #ruleoflaw. cylindrmag.substack.com/podcast

ABA ROLI will present at the World Bank’s Law, Justice and Development Week to highlight its Pilot Anti-Corruption Complaint Mechanism program that addressed petty #corruption in #ElSalvador by creating an anonymous complaint form accessible to all Salvadorians. Read more 📰 bit.ly/cgppaccm

ABA CGP To Present Pilot Anti-Corruption Mechanism Program at the World Bank’s Law, Justice and Development Week 2025

ABA CGP will present at the World Bank’s Law, Justice, and Development Week to highlight its successful Anti-Corruption Complaint Mechanism program.

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For this year’s #ABAGivingDay, we are fundraising for CGP's campaign, Invest in Justice, Build a Better World. To continue our meaningful work defending the #ruleoflaw and #globaljustice, 100% of donations will go to our work in assisting communities and institutions globally. bit.ly/cgpgivingday

Interested in strengthening your research and writing skills and and furthering your knowledge in digital media, marketing, visual communications, and the #ruleoflaw? Apply today for our Communications Unpaid Internship. Applications due Monday, September 29 ➡️ bit.ly/cgpinterns

✍ In a recent American Evaluation Association's article, Courtney Geary and Jessie Tannenbaum—whose work at ABA CGP was impacted by US foreign assistance cuts—share lessons learned on how crisis program closeout can support organizational resilience and mission fulfillment. ➡️ bit.ly/aea365article

📬 Our latest newsletter is out now! It covers CGP updates in August and September, including the 80th anniversary of the United Nations, our TrialWatch report launch in Peru, and other CGP news. Subscribe today! ➡️ bit.ly/ruleoflawinfocus2

The ABA Celebrates Eight Decades of Work with the United Nations

In August, at the ABA's Annual Meeting in Toronto, ABA CGP officially welcomed it's new Board Leadership for 2025-2026: Past ABA President Patricia Lee Refo as Board Chair of the Rule of Law Initiativ...

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#RuleofLaw in Focus | Snapshots from August 2025 ⚖️ Our latest updates from #Peru, #Mexico, #Tunisia, and #Brazil, including 📄 New TrialWatch report bit.ly/trialwatchperu 🎤 Mexico labor reform event recap bit.ly/rolimxevent 🕊️ Indigenous Peoples Diplomacy event recap bit.ly/unitednationsevent1

Join us today for our webinar, #Indigenous Peoples’ Diplomacy at the UN: A Historical and Contemporary Perspective, hosted by the ABA's #UnitedNations Representatives Committee! Today, August 27 at 3:00 pm (US Eastern) Learn more and register ▶️ americanbar.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

📬 Are you on #LinkedIn? Subscribe to our newest LinkedIn newsletter, Rule of Law In Focus—as we share the latest from the ABA Center for Global Programs, whether it's program updates, events, or general news! Our first edition is out now ➡️ www.linkedin.com/pulse/aba-su...

With ABA Support, Colombia Drafts a Declaration of Principles of Judicial Ethics for the Judicature

Welcome to the first edition of the ABA Center for Global Program’s (CGP) newsletter on LinkedIn, Rule of Law in Focus. We will share the latest on our programs, events, and news from the CGP's Rule o...

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Event Reminder | Interested in #laborlaw reform in #Mexico and the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (CUSMA)? Join us tomorrow for our event featuring our esteemed speakers from the Government of #Canada; one of our key partners, #PROFEDET; and ABA ROLI. Register today ➡️ bit.ly/mxevent25

MEET OUR SPEAKERS | Next Friday, we will be hosting an event to discuss #Mexico's labor reform, the 2026 #USMCA Agreement, and our current program strengthening legal representation of workers and unions in Mexico. Join us for a engaging and valuable exchange. Register today ➡️ bit.ly/mxevent25

"Why #humanrights and the #ruleoflaw? How did you get into it?" Michael Pates, host of the Rule of Law Defenders Podcast, asked this simple, yet pivotal question to the guests of the Podcast's recent episode, "Fighting for the Future." Learn why this work matters to them. bit.ly/roldefenders2

Fighting for the Future

Early- to mid-career rule of law defenders give their perspectives on what's next. (Part 1 of 2)

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#ICYMI | In June, #Colombia developed a Declaration of Principles of Judicial Ethics that will serve as a key reference for #justicesector operators in the country—thanks to support from ABA, Supreme Court of Justice, Superior Council of the Judiciary, and Judicial Training School.➡️ bit.ly/4eQl6Mr

Interested in labor reform, trade and the rule of law? Join us on Friday, August 8 for our event exploring the effects of the Mexican Labor Reform process and the implications for international trade and investment — especially in the context of the 2026 USMCA. Register today: bit.ly/mxevent25

NEW FREE PODCAST! Rule of Law Defenders brings you real-life advocates who defend a just #ruleoflaw — and therefore your freedom — each and every day. Tune in to learn what they’re doing — and what you, too, can do! bit.ly/roldefenders1

Rule of Law Defenders

Podcast Episode 1: "State of Affairs"

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Ginna Anderson, ABA CHR, was interviewed by CIVICUS LENS on the impact of the US funding freeze on support systems that protect human rights defenders (HRDs). Ginna highlights CHR's Justice Defenders program—which worked directly with local and frontline HRDs when under threat. bit.ly/3HwDOMx

‘The funding freeze has damaged the support systems that protect human rights defenders’

The Trump administration’s foreign aid freeze in early 2025 has sent shockwaves through civil society, forcing organisations to halt critical programmes and lay off staff virtually overnight. This sud...

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Hear from high-profile @americanbar.org Board Members and Past Presidents speaking on their interest, involvement in, or impact of our programs around the world; including the importance of the #RuleofLaw.

This Friday, June 6 is the deadline for the @americanbar.org 2025 International Human Rights Award, honoring an individual or organization that has been a champion and/or defender of human rights outside the United States. Learn more and submit a nomination at ambar.org/ihra.

ABA International Human Rights Award

The International Human Rights Award recognizes and celebrates a human rights leader or organization from the global community for exceptional commitment and contributions to the advancement of intern...

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