Rule of Law Webathon Week 2023 will be held May 15-19

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The Rule of Law Webathon is a full week of panels spanning continents and time zones and addressing aspects of the Rule of Law.

Full Program

Monday, May 15th, 2023

14:00 GMT // 16:00 CEST // 10:00 am EDT

“Environment, Conflicts, and Climate Change: Resilient Rule of Law”

A Rule of Law Webathon presentation hosted by the Inter-American Bar Association (IABA)
Environmental degradation and competition over scarce natural resources can directly cause and exacerbate the root causes of social conflicts and wars, driving greater environmental damage and undermining prospects for peace. These forces can also threaten our societal infrastructures and violate basic human rights, such as the right to clean air and water, adequate nutritious food, a healthy environment, and a stable global climate. This panel will reflect on how the rule of law is an essential component of good environmental governance. Our panelists will discuss human rights and environmental due diligence, access to effective remedies, and conflict prevention and peacebuilding.

 

Format: Virtual, via Zoom.

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Program Chair/Moderator

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Lourdes Venes – Opening Remarks
Secretary General, IABA

Lizzette Robledo de Howarth

Lizzette Robleto de Howarth
IAB Senior Member

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

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Gabriela Ramos
Assistant Director-General, UNESCO
She will be delivering a recorded message focusing on AI, human rights, the environment, and climate change.

PANELISTS

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María Sofía Sagües

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Daniel Sumalavia
Amazon Sustainable Landscapes Program gender specialist World Bank Group

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Julian Newman
Campaigns Director, Environmental Investigation Agency

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Thomas O’Keefe
President, Mercosur Consulting Group

Wednesday, May 17th, 2023

15:00 GMT // 17:00 CEST // 11:00 am EDT

“Combatting Human Trafficking and Modern-Day Slavery through the Rule of Law.”

A Rule of Law Webathon presentation hosted by the Inter-American Bar Association (IABA)

A strong rule of law system is crucial for combatting and eradicating forced labor, modern-day slavery, and human trafficking. According to the International Labour Organization, almost 50 million people were the victims of such exploitation in 2021. Panelists will discuss efforts being taken by the legal community to strengthen global, national, and local norms and institutional capacities to combat these crimes, end impunity, and get justice for victims. Learn how lawyers are working with clients on ending these practices in global supply chains and how you can become involved in initiatives of bar associations and other organizations to help in this fight through prevention, protection, prosecution, and partnerships.

Format: Virtual, via Zoom.

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Program Chair/Moderator

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Lourdes Venes – Opening Remarks
Secretary General, IABA

Lizzette Robledo de Howarth

Lizzette Robleto de Howarth
IAB Senior Member

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

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Mr. Tsun-Ping Shih
Section Chief, Anti-Human Trafficking Section,
National Immigration Agency,
Ministry of the Interior, Executive Yuan, Taiwan

PANELISTS

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Gillian Rivers
Partner at Pennington Manches

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Marina Gallés
Commissio de Donnas, Barcelona Bar Association

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Eric Biel, Professor
Georgetown University Law Center

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Rory Oake
Consultant Ardea International

SHOWCASE PROGRAM

Friday, May 19th, 2023

15:00 GMT // 17:00 CEST // 11:00 am EDT

Defending Democracy, Human Rights, and the Rule of Law Around the Globe

A Rule of Law Webathon presentation hosted by the American Bar Association International Law Section (ABA ILS); International Association of Young Lawyers, Human Rights Committee (AIJA); Inter-American Bar Association (IABA); and International Association of Lawyers (UIA)

Conclude this year’s Rule of Law Webathon Week by joining us and the global legal community for this special program jointly organized by our four major associations of international lawyers—American Bar Association International Law Section (ABA ILS); International Association of Young Lawyers, Human Rights Committee (AIJA); Inter-American Bar Association (IABA); and International Association of Lawyers (UIA), Institute for the Rule of Law.

Join us and be inspired to pledge your commitment to defend democracy, human rights, and the rule of law in every corner of the world!

Format: Virtual, via Zoom.

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INTRODUCTION

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Marcos Ríos
ABA International Law Section Chair

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Brands Kehris, Ilze

Ms. Ilze Brands Kehris
Assistant Secretary-General for Human Rights and Head, Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) in New York

Ian McDougal

Ian McDougal
Executive Vice President & General Counsel
LexisNexis Legal & Professional Global Leadership

PANELISTS

Anna Wyrzykowska

Anna Wyrzykowska – Program Chair/Moderator –
AIJA Immediate Past President & Partner at WKB, Poland

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Renee Dopplick
 Rule of Law Officer,
ABA International Law Section

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Lourdes Venes
Secretary General, IABA

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Jacqueline Scott
President Elect UIA

Closing Remarks:

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David Schwartz
Chair-Elect, ABA International Law Section,
Of Counsel, Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Kats (New York)

 

The Webathon is open and free to everyone

All videos will be available on Youtube

Rule of Law Webathon Week 2023 will be held May 15-19 and will span continents and time zones, with each panel being hosted and led by a bar association. Find your topics, find your time zones, but most importantly, find your passion and join your fellow lawyers across the globe in learning about, promoting and defending the Rule of Law.

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