- Lebanon: 30 November 2011
- Jordan: 05 December 2011
- Egypt: 10 December 2011
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On the 27th of October 2011, ACRLI, along with representatives from the Lebanese Civil Society, met with Mr. Stefan FULE, the EU Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighborhood Policy. The meeting, which aimed at strengthening cooperation between the Lebanese Civil Society and the EU in general under the revised European Neighborhood Policy (ENPI), discussed issues like the role of CSOs in Lebanon, relation with the government, key areas where reforms are most needed/most likely and the possible role of the EU.

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Within the existing partnership between ACRLI and the Hague Institute for the Internationalization of Law (HiiL), a new project comprising the development of Rule of Law Country Reports is launched in each of Egypt, Jordan, and Lebanon.

This project comes as one of the recommendations emanating from the international meeting on “Recent Events in the Arab countries: Horizons, challenges and Consequences for the Rule of Law and Justice Reforms” which was held in The Hague on 23-24 May 2011 with two main objectives: (i) To make a first inventory of needs given the events in the Arab world over the past months; and (ii) To identify a roadmap for reform to be taken forward by the meeting’s participants and both organizations in an informal setting referred to as the Rule of Law Spring Group.
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 ACRLI Celebrates the Election of HE Mr. Omar ZEIN as the Secretary General of the Arab Lawyers Union (Lebanon- Beirut, July 27, 2011)

In the occasion of electing Me. Omar ZEIN as the secretary general of the Arab Lawyers Union, Dr. Wassim HARB along with his colleagues from ACRLI held an honorary lunch for the elected Secretary-General on Wednesday 27 July, 2011at "Al-Diwan" Restaurant- Beirut, Lebanon.

During the ceremony, ACRLI’s founder and general supervisor Dr. Wassim HARB, delivered a speech where he stressed on the role of the Arab Lawyers Union in promoting the legal profession and on establishing Rights and Justice. On the other hand, during his speech, Secretary General HE Mr. Omar ZEIN commended the efforts of ACRLI in promoting the concepts of the rule of law and integrity in the Arab world.
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 ACRLI acts as a non-financial co-sponsor to the "World Justice Forum III" in collaboration with The World Justice Project (WJP), (Barcelona, Spain, June 20- June 23, 2011)

This action-oriented Forum brought together over 450 world leaders from a breadth of disciplines and legal traditions to promote an interdisciplinary understanding of rule of law issues; strengthen global commitment to the rule of law; and develop creative cross-disciplinary action plans to address the issues identified and bring them to fruition.
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 Seminar on Constitutional Justice and the Rule of Law (Lebanon, Beirut, Sagesse University, 16 June 2011)

ACRLI in Collaboration with La Sagesse University-Faculty of Law- Organized a Seminar on Constitutional Justice and the Rule of Law (Reform Approach in light of the Arab Changes), which was held on 16 June, 2011, at La Sagesse University, Beirut, Lebanon.

The Seminar included members of the Lebanese Constitutional Council, a number of judges, representatives of the Bar Associations in Beirut and Tripoli, the Head of Press Syndicate, representatives of the Security Sector, in addition to a large number of lawyers and specialists in law, academics and students from various Lebanese universities.
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 ACRLI attends the First European Initiative for Democracy and Human Rights –EIDHR Forum (Belgium, Brussels from 14 to15 June 2011)

The European Commission organized the first technical Forum for the European Initiative for Democracy and Human Rights –EIDHR from 14 to15 June 2011 in Brussels, Belgium.

Mrs. Joyce HAKMEH, a representative on behalf of ACRLI, attended the Forum which aimed at disseminating the instrument and its ways of operation.
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 Dr. Abed Al-Hussein Shaaban - ACRLI Board of Trustees Member - Article on: "The Law of Change and The Change of the Law"

As Published in Al Khaleej Newspaper: http://www.alkhaleej.ae/portal/221d6013-263a-49e2-bfd1-efa3c5fe432e.aspx

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 ACRLI and The Hague Institute for the Internationalization of Law (HiiL) organize an international meeting on "Recent Events in the Arab Countries: Horizons, Challenges, and Consequences of the Rule of Law and Justice Reforms" (The Hague, Netherlands May 23- 24, 2011)

Within its partnership with The Hague Institute for the Internationalisation of Law (HiiL) and against the background of the recent wave of political change in the MENA region, ACRLI and HiiL organized an international meeting on: "Recent Events in the Arab Countries: Horizons, Challenges, and Consequences of the Rule of Law and Justice Reforms", which was held on 23-24 May, 2011 at The Hague, Netherlands.
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 ACRLI at the Final Conference of the European Commission-EC Structured Dialogue; (Budapest (HU), from 16 to 19 May 2011)

The European Commission - EC and the Hungarian Presidency of the Council co-organized the final conference of the EC Structured Dialogue in Budapest, Hungary from 16 to 19 May 2011.

The Final Conference concluded the 14 months initiative on: "Structured Dialogue for an effective partnership in development", which aimed at increasing the effectiveness of all stakeholders involved in EU development cooperation.
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On April 24, 2011, ACRLI signed a Memorandum of Understanding-MoU with the Tunisian Bar Association. This partnership aims at promoting the concepts of the Rule of Law and Integrity in Tunisia, through the implementation of joint projects and activities, which shall contribute to strengthening and activating the role of the Tunisian Bar in establishing the rule of law and building the right state and institutions.
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 Mr. Samir Attalla's - ACRLI Board of Trustees Member - Article on:  Law and Justice

http://www.aawsat.com/leader.asp?section=3&issueno=11826&article=617383

 Structured Dialogue Meeting (Brussels, Belgium, from March 30 to 31, 2011)

Elected earlier as the “Civil Society Ambassador of the neighborhood region” during the 4th Regional Seminar entitled ''Structured Dialogue on the involvement of civil society and local authorities in EC Development Cooperation" (Baku, Azerbaijan, from 9-10 February 2011), Miss Joyce HAKMEH, a representative on ACRLI’s behalf, attended a two days meeting organized by The European Commission-EC, entitled “Structured Dialogue for an efficient partnership in development” from 30 to 31 March in Brussels, Belgium.
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 ACRLI Renews Its Partnership with Henry L. Stimson Center- Washington DC-USA

On 24 March 2011, ACRLI renewed its partnership with the Henry L. Stimson Center in Washington DC-USA. This partnership aims at fostering dialogue and developing a network of non-governmental policy thinkers in the Middle East, East and Southeast Asia, and enhances mutual understanding of approaches to transnational security issues and challenges in these regions.

 ACRLI signs a Memorandum of Understanding with the World Justice Project (WJP) In Washington DC-USA

On March 23, 2011, ACRLI signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the World Justice Project (WJP) In Washington DC-USA. This partnership aims at enhancing the Rule of Law internationally and within the MENA Region specifically. The two organizations’ efforts shall be geared towards spreading awareness on Good Governance and equity aiming at the development of communities of opportunity.

 UNHCR Appoints ACRLI’s Board of Trustees Member Dr. Cherif BASSIOUNI as the Head of Investigation for Human Rights Violations Committee in Libya

In the occasion of being elected by the United Nations Human Rights Council- UNHCR as the Head of a three-member panel of experts to investigate human rights violations in Libya, ACRLI presents its sincere greetings and congrats to the member of its Board of Trustees Dr. Cherif BASSIOUNI and wishes him the ultimate efficiency and success in fortifying this opportunity of enhancing the Rule of Law and Good Governance in Libya and the Arab countries.

http://www.ohchr.org/EN/NewsEvents/Pages/DisplayNews.aspx?NewsID=10841&LangID=E

 

As presented by the United Nations-UN, 8 March, is the "International Women’s Day (IWD)" which stands as an opportunity to raise awareness about the oppression and inequality women were subject since a very long period of time.

The aim of this international designated day March 8, as "International Women’s Day" is to support women in becoming more vocal and active in campaigning not only for change but also for acquiring the rights of living equally. This day also stands for honoring women's advancement and while diligently reminding of the continued vigilance and action required to ensure that women's equality is gained and maintained in all aspects of life.

ACRLI honorably supports this movement that allows equality, women’s rights and thus human rights to prevail.

 

The Arab Center for the Rule of Law and Integrity-ACRLI organized a Roundtable Meeting on "the Recent Developments of the Region: Horizons and Challenges" on February 24, 2011 at ACRLI office, Badaro-Beirut, Lebanon.

The participants in the meeting included a group of eminent intellectuals (listed hereby as per alphabetical order): Adonis, Raghid Al-SOLH, Sassine ASSAF, Samir ATALLAH, Elie CHALHOUB, Fahima CHARAFELDINE, Wassim HARB, Fadia KIWAN, Amin MAALOUF, Clovis MAKSOUD, Nassif NASSAR, Ghassan SALAMEH, Sleiman TAKIEDDINE.
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In the context of the Project on "Provision of Legal Training Components for Legal Institutions of Iraq" (LTI) implemented by ACRLI with the support of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Iraq; ACRLI organized a training sessions on “Arbitration” from 23 to 24 February 2011 in Erbil-Iraq.

The participants included representatives from the Pilot Court in Erbil-Iraq.
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Dr. Habib Al-Mulla, a member of the Board of Trustees and a founding partner at ACRLI, issued a book under the title “The Harvest of the Age” which holds a collection of Economic, Political, and Legal articles and essays he has written since the very beginning of his career until today; it is the harvest of twenty six years of perseverance and hard work.

"The Harvest of the Age" comprises several articles that paved the way for Dr. Mulla to walk along the path of the Legal and Judicial reform as well as the extensive effort in the field of legislation development and the judicial activation. Dr. Mulla’s struggled to breakthrough however; “the wall was rigid” as he described it. Accordingly, this book came as a witness to his long and productive career, hoping that someone will come to complete what he has started.
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 The 4th Regional Seminar entitled ''Structured Dialogue on the involvement of civil society and local authorities in EC Development Cooperation" (Baku, Azerbaijan, from 9-10 February 2011)

The European Commission-EC organized the 4th Regional Seminar entitled ''Structured Dialogue on the involvement of civil society and local authorities in EC Development Cooperation" in Baku, Azerbaijan, from 9-10 February 2011.

The seminar was a part of an initiative launched by the EC in Brussels-Belgium in 2010, aiming at promoting a more effective partnership for development, in the frames of the Aid Effectiveness Agenda. Representatives of civil society and local authorities as well as Members of the European Parliament, Delegates from EU Member States and EU Delegations took part in the seminar.
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