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ABA Center for Global Programs
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Our mission is to advance global justice, human rights, and sustainable development through the ABA's Center for Human Rights, Rule of Law Initiative, and United Nations Representatives.
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 ⚖️
November 5, 2025 at 8:32 PM
📢 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...
November 3, 2025 at 2:41 PM
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.
October 27, 2025 at 3:46 PM
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
October 16, 2025 at 12:42 PM
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
October 6, 2025 at 6:36 PM
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
September 25, 2025 at 6:32 PM
✍ 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
September 16, 2025 at 4:35 PM
#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
September 10, 2025 at 1:47 PM
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...
August 27, 2025 at 4:45 PM
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
August 7, 2025 at 5:36 PM
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
July 28, 2025 at 1:42 PM
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
July 9, 2025 at 5:56 PM
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.
June 6, 2025 at 2:57 PM
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
May 28, 2025 at 6:56 PM
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.
May 14, 2025 at 6:24 PM
#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
May 9, 2025 at 5:12 PM
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.
May 1, 2025 at 7:45 PM
On this International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace, we honor United Nations principles advancing global #peace. For 35 years, ABA CGP has empowered marginalized communities, promoting #peace, #dignity and #accesstojustice across the globe from Sri Lanka to The Gambia and Libya.
April 24, 2025 at 4:15 PM
This is the story of one Colombo-based #legal professional, who, with the help our program, grew into a determined advocate for religious freedom in #SriLanka — but the US foreign aid freeze undid the progress made — not just in her career, but for the communities she serves. bit.ly/rfsrilanka
April 16, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Hear from our director, Scott Carlson, on the importance of ABA CGP for global relationships and networks.
April 11, 2025 at 2:23 PM
#OurHistory | Alongside Past ABA President Sandy D’Alemberte and Homer Moyer, the ABA launched the Central and Eastern European Law Initiative in 1990 to support their counterparts. Hear from the late Sandy D'Alemberte on our #lastingimpact celebrating ABA ROLI's 25th Anniversary in 2015.
April 1, 2025 at 9:26 PM
ABA CGP advances global #justice, #humanrights, and #sustainabledevelopment! We have been a trusted partner and established convenor in 100+ countries and through 1000+ programs in the last 35 years. Hear from past ABA President Deborah Enix-Ross about the impact of our work in #Poland and #Albania.
March 27, 2025 at 7:23 PM