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Online-Seminar

The Judiciary and the Military Court in Lebanon

An online Workshop

This event aims to highlight the history of the judiciary and the military court in Lebanon, their respective evolution and challenges.

Workshop

Good Governance in Political Parties, Current and Required Legislation

A panel discussion

This event aims to highlight the importance of having a political parties’ law. Taking into consideration the paramount role of political parties in democratic systems.

Discussion

The Balance between the Misuse of Legal Complaints and their Necessity for a Fair Trial

Two panels: a regional comparison and a case study of Lebanon

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She in Rule of Law and Sustainability

One-day conference in cooperation with SEEDS for Legal Initiatives

Expert talk

Beyond the Brussels effect? Data protection laws in North Africa

Presentation of the study "Data Protection Laws in Northern Africa" and expert panel discussion at the Headquarters of the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung in Berlin

The event will be recorded and streamed live online

Workshop

Workshop: "Best practices in the profession of a Lawyer in the region"

Two-day workshop of the Konrad Adenauer Foundation and the German Federal Bar Association in Beirut, Lebanon.

Expert conference

Arab Women in the judiciary Achievements and Challenges

A regional conference on the occasion of the second International Day of Women Judges

The conference will take place at the Qatar University campus on the 8th of March. This regional conference will host female judges from 5 different Arab countries, namely: Lebanon, Jordan, Kuwait, Tunisia and Qatar.

Expert conference

The 4th Scientific Conference Conference on “Law on Biodiversity, Nature Conservation, and the Protection of Cultural Heritage in the Middle East and North African (MENA) Region".

Organizers, Partners and Sponsors of the conference are a.o. UNDP, SADER, KAS Rule of Law Programme MENA, ASSELLMU, Jordanian Society for Climate & Sustainable development and the Al-Khataibeh Center

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Lawyers of Tomorrow

A one-day event targeting lawyers and young jurists

This event aims to highlight the main legal challenges in a fast-paced digital world from a rule of law perspective, to identify possible legal and ethical obstructions that go along with digitalization. In addition, it tackles the limits of traditional means of legal research and the importance of an online presence for a legal practitioner.

Forum

The Rule of Law FORUM 2022

The Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) Rule of Law Programme Middle East and North Africa (MENA) in partnership with the Youssef SADER Foundation for Legal Culture

The Rule of Law FORUM aims to cover current and relevant regional legal topics. Its overall goal is to highlight and discuss current dynamics and happenings within the scope of the rule of law in the Middle East and North Africa region. The FORUM is meant to further promote the concept of the rule of law in the region all the while offering possible solutions and recommendations to tackle contemporary problems.

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Workshop: "Best practices in the profession of a Lawyer in the region"

Two-day workshop of the Konrad Adenauer Foundation and the German Federal Bar Association in Amman (Jordan).

On August 15 and 16, 2022, a workshop in cooperation of the Rule of Law Program Middle East and North Africa of the Konrad Adenauer Foundation, the German Federal Bar Association and the Jordanian Bar Association entitled "Best practices in the profession of a Lawyer in the region" took place in Amman- Jordan.

The Digitization and Future of Law

An international legal conference in cooperation with the Lebanon Law Review in Beirut, Lebanon.

On Friday, the 12th of August 2022, the Rule of Law Program Middle East and North Africa of the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS), in cooperation with the Lebanon Law Review (LLR) organized a one-day conference entitled “the digitization and future of law”. The conference took place at the Lancaster Plaza Hotel Beirut, with the participation of more than 200 attendees including member of parliaments, experts, judges, jurists, academians, journalists and students.

Panel discussion "The Constitutional Court of Jordan: Evaluating Ten Years of Service and Future Prospects"

The panel aimed to discuss the study conducted in partnership with the Center for Strategic Studies at the University of Jordan in December 2021.

The Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Rule of Law Programme Middle East and North Africa, in partnership with the Center for Strategic Studies University of Jordan, held panel discussion titled "The Constitutional Court of Jordan: Evaluating Ten Years of Service and Future Expectations" on Tuesday, 19th of July 2022 at 12:00 P.M. in Amman, Jordan at the University of Jordan -Prince AL Hussein Bin Abdullah- School of International Studies.

Workshop: “Girls and Young Women Empowerment in the MENA Region" - phase 1

The Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) Rule of Law Programme Middle East and North Africa (MENA) and Plan International Jordan partnered up to train 20 girls, young women, as well as youth/young women-led organizations on International Human Rights standards and principles.

In this first phase of the project, the workshop aimed at transferring knowledge and at training 20 young women from youth-led organizations from Lebanon, Egypt, Tunisia and Jordan on fundamental international human rights principles. A second phase of the project will be held in September 2022 in Beirut, Lebanon, focusing on advocacy and lobbying skills. The target group was chosen from various MENA countries in order to equip them with the tools to advocate for their rights in their communities across the region.

Conference in Rabat, Morocco: Women's Access to Justice

A three-day conference together with ARPA, the National Human Rights Council of Morocco and the Mohamed V University of Rabat - and over 100 participants from over 7 countries.

Coming together at the Mohamed V University in Rabat, Morocco, over 100 participants from over 7 countries came together to discuss "Women's Access To Justice". Organized by the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Rule of Law Programme Middle East and North Africa, ARPA, the National Human Rights Council of Morocco and the Mohamed V University, the three day conference saw great working groups, big plenary discussions and the beginning of a strong network - for future work to come!

Panel Discussion: “Caretaking: A New System of Government"

The panel discussed the study that Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) Rule of Law Programme Middle East and North Africa (MENA), and the Legal Agenda conducted in June 2022. The study evaluates and researches the legal obligations and rights of caretaker governments.

On the 14th of July 2022, The Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) Rule of Law Programme Middle East and North Africa (MENA), and the Legal Agenda (LA), held a panel discussion entitled “Caretaking: A New System of Government".

Boundaries of Religion and Citizenship in the Middle East and North Africa

A two days closed roundtable in cooperation with the MENA Legal Network in Cadenabbia, Italy.

On Monday and Tuesday, the 6th and the 7th of June 2022, the Rule of Law Programme Middle East and North Africa of the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS), in cooperation with the MENA Legal Network (MLN) organized a two-day expert-roundtable entitled “Cohabitation and Cooperation between Religious and Secular Laws: Challenges and Opportunities for Religious, Political and Judicial Actors”. The roundtable took place at the historical Villa la Collina in Cadenabbia, Italy, with participation of international experts, doctors and professors.

Strengthening Parliamentary Oversight to Enhance Accountability and Transparency

A whole day round table in cooperation with the Lebanese Foundation for Permanent Civil Peace in Beirut, Lebanon.

On Thursday, the 28th of April 2022, the Rule of Law Program Middle East and North Africa of the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS), in cooperation with the Lebanese Foundation for Permanent Civil Peace (LFPCP) and in collaboration with the Lebanese Parliament and the Arab Inter-Parliamentary Union organized a one-day roundtable and discussion session entitled “strengthening parliamentary oversight to enhance accountability and transparency”. The workshop took place at the Library Hall of the Lebanese parliament, with the participation of ministers, MPs, judges, jurists, civil society actors and law students.

Workshop: Quality Management in the Courts and Models of Judicial Governance

Together with UAEU, KAS organized an online workshop on the courts quality management and the models of judicial governance

On Tuesday, 26th Of April 2022, the Rule of Law Programme Middle East and North Africa of the Konad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS), in cooperation with the United Arab Emirates University College of Law (UAEU), organized an online workshop in which a lecture was given in order to promote and strengthen the concept of “Judicial Governance” among legal students in the UAE.

Judges in Training: Workshop

On the topics of Domestic Violence and Juvenile Protection Law and the mechanisms of determining the exchange rate of Lebanese pound under exceptional circumstances

On the 24th and 26th of March 2022, the Rule of Law Programme Middle East & North Africa, Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS), in partnership with the Judicial Studies Institute at the Ministry of Justice in Lebanon, organized a workshop on the domestic violence and juvenile protection Laws and the mechanism for determining the exchange rate of Lebanese pound under exceptional circumstances –problems and solutions adopted in Lebanese and foreign courts. 33 judges in training attended the two-day workshop at the Smallville Hotel in Beirut, Lebanon.