ILAC continued the public launch of our 2017 Syria Rule of Law Assessment report this month with an event in Berlin hosted by the German Bar Association. ILAC’s Rule of Law Assessment Report, Syria 2017 provides a baseline for…
Overview of ILAC/UNIFEM Gender Justice Initiative by Nina Lahoud: Presented at the Session on “Exploring ILAC Thematic Issues” at ILAC’s 2016 Annual General Meeting on 20 May in Solna, Sweden
Let me begin by saying that, based on my involvement in establishing ILAC’s gender justice initiative with the UN Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM), I feel that it is a laudable example of how consensus between two entities on an…
Nina Lahoud Elected to ILAC’s Board of Directors
ILAC is delighted to welcome Nina Lahoud to ILAC’s Board of Directors. A longtime supporter and ILAC member, Nina will bring over three decades of expertise from the peacekeeping and legal development world, involving numerous United Nations assignments in conflict-affected…
Syrian Legal Professionals Train on UN Mechanisms
ILAC co-organised a five-day intensive course on UN human rights and security mechanisms for Syrian legal professionals in Geneva this Spring. As part of ILAC’s larger Syria Programme, the International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute led trainings in Geneva that…
Building Bridges for Syrian Legal Professionals
Nearly 3 million people have fled to Turkey because of seven years of war in Syria. Among the refugees are hundreds of legal professionals with valuable knowledge of the Syrian justice system who will be key in strengthening the rule…
VIDEO: ILAC Celebrates 15 Years Rebuilding Justice Systems
In 2017, ILAC celebrates 15 years of international operations in Rule of Law. This video walks you through our history and work. Watch video to learn more about us.
ILAC Proud to Contribute to 2017 Stockholm Forum on Peace and Development
For the second year running, ILAC partnered with the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) to contribute to the annual Stockholm Forum on Peace and Development. The Stockholm Forum is
Public Seminar in Japan Addresses “A Pivotal Challenge: Building Resilient and Responsive Justice Institutions in Fragile and Conflict-Affected Countries”
The 2017 ILAC’s Annual General Meeting in Tokyo, Japan, culminated with a public seminar on how rebuilding justice systems can assist developing countries in overcoming fragility and the effects of conflict. The speakers brought a wide range of experience on…
ILAC Congratulates Members on a Successful 2017 Annual General Meeting
ILAC celebrated our Consortium´s 15th anniversary this month in Tokyo at our 2017 Annual General Meeting hosted by the Japan Federation of Bar Associations.