IDLO - International Development Law Organization

IDLO-Backed House of Rights Opens in Rio

Cidade de Deus, Rio’s deprived neighborhood made famous by the eponymous 2002 film, is about to host Brazil’s first “House of Rights” (Casa de Direitos).

Statement at the Human Rights Council Forum on Minority Issues Sixth Session

November 26, 2013

Geneva

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Madam Chair,

Distinguished Forum members,

Excellences,

IDLO's Annual Assembly Marked by Spirited Debates

“Italy is actively engaged in the global effort to advance the rule of law and strongly supports IDLO, whose contribution to this effort is its very raison d’être,” Italian Minister for Integration Cécile Kyenge said. She was speaking at IDLO’s Assembly of Parties, on November 26.

IDLO Signs Seat Agreement for Branch Office in The Hague

THE HAGUE – Lilianne Ploumen, Minister of Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation of the Netherlands and Irene Khan, Director-General of the International Development Law Organization (IDLO), signed the Seat Agreement for the establishment of a Branch Office of IDLO in The Hague.

Out of the Shadows, Onto the Bench

(New York) March 18, 2014 – Fundamental justice for the women of Afghanistan will only come from increased participation in their country’s justice sector, a report released today by the International Development Law Organization (IDLO) shows.

Nairobi Meeting a Spur for Regional Cooperation

NAIROBI, February 18, 2014 –Director-General Irene Khan has met Chief Justice of Kenya Willy Mutunga and his Somali counterpart, Aidid Abdullahi Ilka Hanaf, to review IDLO’s support for Somalia as it develops a first national Strategic Action Plan. The Organization is also busy helping establish a Judicial Service Commission under Somalia’s constitutional famework.

IDLO Director-General Visits Kenya

Nairobi, February 18 – Irene Khan, Director-General of the International Development Law Organization (IDLO) is in Nairobi this week to discuss IDLO's work on the rule of law and development with key members of Kenya’s government. She will meet with Cabinet Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, H.E.

Buenos Aires: IDLO presenta vídeo sobre el derecho a la educación

Buenos Aires, 17 de febrero - La Organización Internacional de Derecho para el Desarrollo (IDLO, por sus siglas en inglés) ha presentado un vídeo sobre el derecho a la educación, realizado por jóvenes procedentes de barrios carenciados de la Capital Federal.

Leading US Judge Visits IDLO

IDLO was honored to host Judge Ann Claire Williams of the US Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit – only the third African-American woman to serve on any US Court of Appeals.

IDLO Salutes Memory of Mandela

IDLO today paid tribute to Nelson Mandela, hours after his death was announced. "He was a giant among nations," IDLO Director-General Irene Khan said. "For many around the world, he embodied the ideals of justice and humanity. He chose legality over revenge, and repaid oppression with an unshakeable belief in inclusive societies.