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Study and Information Program

Study trip to Germany for Administrative Law Judges from the MENA region

From 11th to 19th July 2018, the regional Rule of Law Program of the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung is organizing a study trip for Judges of Administrative Courts from the MENA region to Germany.

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Revisiting the path of Lebanon over the past 100 years – an analysis of different constitutional aspects

On the 12th of June 2018, the Rule of Law Programme Middle East / North Africa of the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung is organizing in cooperation with the Notre-Dame University a workshop in Louaizeh, Lebanon

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Constitutional Control in the MENA Region

Constitutional Review Procedures for the Protection of Fundamental Rights

From March 12 to 13, 2018, the Rule of Law Programme Middle East / North Africa of the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung is organizing an expert workshop in Cadenabbia, Italy.

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Constitutional Review of Elections and Electoral Disputes

Constitutional Control in the MENA Region (Part 4)

On April 10th & 11th, 2018,workshop titled “Constitutional Review of Elections and Electoral Disputes in the MENA region" in Kuwait.

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Kontrolle von Wahlstreitigkeiten durch Gerichte / Verfassungsgerichte in der MENA Region

Am 10. und 11. April 2018 fand der Workshop „Kontrolle von Wahlstreitigkeiten durch Gerichte/Verfassungsgerichte in der MENA Region“ als Teil einer Serie von Expertentreffen zum Thema Verfassungskontrolle in der MENA Region statt.

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Protection of citizens’ rights and review by way of exception - Arab and international comparative perspective

On March 22, 2018, the Rule of Law Programme Middle East / North Africa of the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung is organizing in cooperation with the Lebanese Constitutional Council an expert workshop in Beirut, Lebanon.

Congress

Meeting of Arab Parliamentary Secretaries

On the 18th and 19th of December 2017, the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung, together with the Lebanese Foundation for Permanent Civil Peace and the Arab Parliamentary Union, organizes a meeting of Parliamentary Secretaries of Arab countries.

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The implementation of international law into national law

From the 07th to the 09th of December, the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung, together with the Lebanese Center for International Studies (LCIS), is organizing a three-day workshop on the implementation of international law into national law.

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Regional Conference on Media, Peace and Fundamental Rights

On the 29th of November, the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (Rule of Law Program Middle East/North Africa) and the Media Association for Peace (MAP) are organizing a conference on the role of the media in the transformation processes in the Arab world.

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Training of the judges at the newly established regional administrative courts in Tunisia

On the 27th and 28th of November, the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (Rule of Law Program Middle East /North Africa) will organize a workshop for Tunisian judges at the recently established administrative courts.

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Environmental Law and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development

Legislation towards a sustainable economy in the MENA Region

Exploring Environmental Legal Horizons: Highlights from the KAS-ASSELLMU Conference Embark on a journey of environmental legal exploration with the KAS-ASSELLMU conference. This two-day event, hosted at the College of Law, Sohar University in Oman, provided a platform for environmental educators, practitioners, and stakeholders to delve into the intricacies of environmental law and its intersection with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. From discussions on integrated approaches to biodiversity conservation to the role of international environmental rule of law in achieving the SDGs, this conference facilitated invaluable knowledge exchange, shaping the future of environmental law education and practice in the MENA region.

Good Governance in Political Parties, Current and Required Legislation

A workshop in collaboration with the Observatory of Public Service and Good Governance (OFP) at Saint Joseph University in Beirut (USJ)

On Tuesday, the 7th of November 2023, the Rule of Law Programme Middle East and North Africa of the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS), in cooperation with the Observatory of Public Service and Good Governance (OFP) at Saint Joseph University organized a panel discussion on the Legal Framework of Political Parties. This event took place within USJ premises at Gulbenkian Auditorium, Social Sciences Campus, Huvelin Street - Achrafieh.

Constitutional Implementation and Analysis in Practice

Advancing Constitutional Expertise: Insights from the KAS-Jordanian Constitutional Court Collaboration Workshop

Delve into a day of constitutional enlightenment with the KAS-Jordanian Constitutional Court workshop. This one-day event, held at the Mövenpick Hotel in Amman, Jordan, brought together legal experts from diverse jurisdictions to explore the practical implementation of constitutional principles. From proportionality to living constitutionalism and the balance between individual rights and public order, this symposium offered a unique knowledge exchange that's shaping the legal landscape in the Middle East and North Africa.

Leaders for Justice 2023 - Second Week

Targeting young jurists, the “Leaders for Justice” is an annual project organized by the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Rule of Law Programme Middle East and North Africa.

The Leaders for Justice program consists of two one-week workshops: the first week was held in Berlin, Germany from the 19th till the 23rd of June and the second week (subject of this report) was held in Lebanon from the 10th till the 14th of October.

Between the impartiality of the judge and the arbitrariness in the use of disqualification requests

A workshop in collaboration with the Arab League Center for Legal and Judicial Research

On Tuesday, the 26th of September 2023, the Rule of Law Programme Middle East and North Africa of the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS), in cooperation with the Arab League Center for Legal and Judicial Research organized a one-day seminar and panel discussion on the right of Litigants to ensure the impartiality of the judge and the arbitrariness in the use of disqualification requests. This event took place at the Hilton Metropolitan Hotel, Beirut.

She in Rule of Law and Sustainability

In cooperation with SEEDS for Legal Intiatives

The "SHE in the Rule of Law and Sustainability" conference, organized by the Rule of Law Programme for the Middle East & North Africa (MENA) of the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) in collaboration with SEEDS for Legal Initiatives, took place on September 13, 2023, at Hilton Beirut, Metropolitan Palace. The conference aimed to explore the role of women in promoting the rule of law and sustainable development in the MENA region. It focused on three Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Gender Equality (SDG 5), Decent Work and Economic Growth (SDG 8), and Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions (SDG 16). The event brought together regional and international experts to discuss the challenges and opportunities related to gender equality, political participation, access to justice, and economic empowerment for women in the region.

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

A second two-day roundtable in cooperation with the MENA Legal Network in Lebanon.

On Wednesday and Thursday, the 26th and the 27th of July 2023, 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 “The Effect of Religious Laws on Rights, Equality and non-Discrimination: Citizenship and Subsidiary Rights Affected by Religious Laws in the MENA Region”. The roundtable took place at Burj on Bay Hotel in Tabarja, Lebanon, with participation of international experts, doctors and professors.

Leaders for Justice 2023

The first edition of the “Leaders for Justice”, an annual project organized by the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Rule of Law Programme Middle East and North Africa.

Targeting young jurists, the Leaders for Justice program consists of two one-week workshops, the first one of which (subject of this report) was held in Berlin, Germany from the 19th till the 23rd of June, 2023.

Beyond the Brussels effect? Data protection laws in North Africa

Study Presentation & Panel Discussion

Presentation of the study "Data Protection Laws in Northern Africa" and expert panel discussion at the Headquarters of the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung in Berlin on April 20, 2023.

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

A two-day workshop of the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung in partnership with the German Federal Bar Association, and the Beirut Bar Association.

On March 13 and 14, 2023, a workshop titled "Best practice in the profession of a lawyer in the region" was held in collaboration with the Konrad Adenauer Foundation's Rule of Law Program Middle East and North Africa, the German Federal Bar Association, and the Beirut Bar Association.