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ABA Center for Global Programs @abacgp.bsky.social · 6d

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.

ABA Center for Global Programs @abacgp.bsky.social · 17d

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 Center for Global Programs @abacgp.bsky.social · 24d

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.

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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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ABA Center for Global Programs @abacgp.bsky.social · 26d

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

ABA Center for Global Programs @abacgp.bsky.social · Sep 25

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

ABA Center for Global Programs @abacgp.bsky.social · Sep 16

✍ 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.

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ABA Center for Global Programs @abacgp.bsky.social · Sep 15

📬 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! ➡️
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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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ABA Center for Global Programs @abacgp.bsky.social · Sep 10

#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

ABA Center for Global Programs @abacgp.bsky.social · Aug 27

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...

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ABA Center for Global Programs @abacgp.bsky.social · Aug 21

📬 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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ABA Center for Global Programs @abacgp.bsky.social · Aug 7

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

ABA Center for Global Programs @abacgp.bsky.social · Jul 28

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

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ABA Center for Global Programs @abacgp.bsky.social · Jul 21

"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.

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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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ABA Center for Global Programs @abacgp.bsky.social · Jul 15

#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

Jueces y magistrados construyen la primera Declaración de Principios de Ética Judicial: ¿de qué se trata?

Un grupo de 69 funcionarios judiciales trabajaron de manera presencial en la redacción final del documento.

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ABA Center for Global Programs @abacgp.bsky.social · Jul 9

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

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ABA Center for Global Programs @abacgp.bsky.social · Jul 4

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!
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Rule of Law Defenders

Podcast Episode 1: "State of Affairs"

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ABA Center for Global Programs @abacgp.bsky.social · Jun 9

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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ABA Center for Global Programs @abacgp.bsky.social · Jun 6

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.

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ABA Center for Global Programs @abacgp.bsky.social · Jun 4

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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ABA Center for Global Programs @abacgp.bsky.social · May 28

In our latest article, Jessica T. So highlights that as ‘lawfare’ against journalists intensifies and grows more complex, it’s crucial to spotlight another essential defender of press freedom: the lawyers who defend journalists under attack bit.ly/4jqc21g

ABA Center for Global Programs @abacgp.bsky.social · May 14

Join the @americanbar.org in nominating candidates for the prestigious 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.

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ABA Center for Global Programs @abacgp.bsky.social · May 9

In addition, Polish Judge Monika Frąckowiak was harassed for opposing legislative reforms measures aimed at restructuring the judiciary in #Poland. In the same article, she shares a hopeful message, “We supported one another in the darkest moments. That unity gave us strength.” bit.ly/4iWfyQS

American Legal Profession under Attack: Lessons from Abroad

On Law Day, we celebrate the rule of law and recognize the importance of the legal processes that protect our liberty, safeguard fundamental freedoms, and ensure justice.

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ABA Center for Global Programs @abacgp.bsky.social · May 9

#VoicesofImpact | Natalia Matskevich, a well-known lawyer who represented opposition leaders and a #Belarusian Nobel laureate, was disbarred and forced into exile. She shares a hopeful message in light of the attacks on the legal profession and the #ruleoflaw in the United States. bit.ly/4iWfyQS

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ABA Center for Global Programs @abacgp.bsky.social · May 1

On this #LawDay, we celebrate the #ruleoflaw and the importance of our work to create a more just, equitable, and prosperous world. Hear from ABA ROLI’s Board Chair, Justice Stephen Breyer and Co-Vice Chair, the Honorable Margaret McKeown on the importance of the rule of law.

ABA Center for Global Programs @abacgp.bsky.social · Apr 24

Tragically, the US #foreign assistance freeze has halted our programs, endangering our partners and vulnerable beneficiaries and threatening to erase hard-won progress. Your donation today preserves critical work supporting peace and justice when it's needed most ➡️ ambar.org/givecgp

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