Get Out the Vote - Voting Form
Langue(s): Arabe
Publié: 2010
This is a Get Out the Vote (GOTV) voting form for the elections.
Get Out the Vote - Script for Kuwait
Langue(s): Arabe
Publié: 2010
This is a Get Out the Vote (GOTV) script for the elections.
Get Out the Vote - Election Day Timeline – Poll Monitors
Langue(s): Anglais, Arabe
Publié: 2010
This sample timeline shows the schedule for poll monitors and Get Out the Vote (GOTV) trainings, as well as what should be included in election day packets.
Reading and Understanding Legislation for Members of the Oman Majles A'Shura
Langue(s): Anglais
Publié: 2010
This outline of a three day training includes: how to evaluate a bill in form, how to evaluate a bill in substance, and law as a tool for social change.
Kuwait Legal Training Manual
Langue(s): Arabe
Publié: 2010
This manual includes general information on how to write complaints, appeals and oral arguments.
West Bank Legal Training Manual
Langue(s): Arabe
Publié: 2010
This manual contains modules on leadership, written and oral arguments.
Trainer's Guide to Rights and Gender -- Guide formateur droits et genre
Langue(s): Arabe
Publié: 2010
This module has several iterations of the same workshop on rights and gender, which was given in different versions in different parts of Morocco.
Lebanese WILpower Training Manual
Langue(s): Arabe
Publié: 2010
This manual has information on legal terminology, legal writing, oral arguments and jurisprudence. It is specific to Lebanon.
How a Bill Becomes a Law
Langue(s): Arabe
Publié: 2010
This handout shows 11 steps for how a bill become a law in the U.S.
The Permanent Campaign: Political Branding and Governing
Langue(s): Anglais
Publié: 2010
The presentation describes defining success in a political context, understanding types of political brands, developing a tool kit of political brand techniques and creating a political brand using public opinion polling.
International Republican Institute Campaign Manual for Local Council/Municipality Candidates
Langue(s): Anglais
Publié: 2010
The manual provides information on creating an effective campaign message, communicating with voters, volunteers, mobilizing voters and managing the campaign. The training was conducted for four different independent political groups in 2009.
Lesson Four: Resolving Conflicts - Student Version - Handout 4.1
Langue(s): Anglais, Arabe
Publié: 2010
This handout includes vocabulary words, scenarios, and exercises, focusing on whether a law should be changed.
Lesson Four: Resolving Conflicts - Teacher's Version
Langue(s): Anglais
Publié: 2010
This curriculum provides information for teachers to accompany the handout on Resolving Conflicts.
Teaching Vocabulary Words
Langue(s): Anglais
Publié: 2010
This brief document provides tips on teaching legal vocabulary words.
Manuel sur la déontologie judiciaire pour la magistrature marocaine
Langue(s): Anglais, Arabe
Publié: 2010
Ce curriculum comprend deux parties. Dans la première, la notion de déontologie judiciaire et son importance dans le contexte de l’autorité de la loi est introduite aux étudiants. Elle présente aussi une vue d’ensemble des caractéristiques que doivent posséder un juge afin de se démettre de ses fonctions. La deuxième partie offre aux étudiants un forum au sein duquel ils peuvent discuter de ces thèmes.
Judicial Ethics and Conduct: A Proposed Teacher’s Manual for Algerian Magistrates
Langue(s): Anglais
Publié: 2010
This teacher's manual gives an overview on ethics and general suggestions for trainers, such as making a checklist for the training room, teaching and presentation tips, and interactive exercises.
Tip Sheet for Volunteers in the Classroom
Langue(s): Anglais, Arabe
Publié: 2010
This brief tip sheet is for professionals from the legal community who partner with teachers in primary and secondary schools.
Judicial Ethics and Conduct: A Proposed Curriculum for Algerian Magistrates (Annotated for Instructors)
Langue(s): Anglais
Publié: 2010
The curriculum includes discussion points for eight sessions: Introduction, The Rule of Law, Regulation and Accountability of the Judiciary, The Unofficial Judge, The Judge in Official Capacity, and Conclusion. Material for prior reading also is included.
Rule of Law Website (Qatar)
Langue(s):
Publié: 2010
This website focuses on the training event, "Promoting the Rule of Law and Civic Education in Qatari Schools." Features on the site include interactive case studies, charts and quizzes that illustrate what the rule of law means, sources of law, how laws are made and how conflicts are resolved, lesson plans, and legal resources. http://www.ruleoflaw.org.qa/en/
ACJLS Rule of Law Toolkit - Frequently Asked Questions
Langue(s): Anglais
Publié: 2010
The one-page FAQ for the Arab Council for Judicial and Legal Studies (ACJLS) Rule of Law Toolkit answers questions such as: what is the rule of law? Are there gradations of the rule of law? How can the rule of law be promoted?
ACJLS Toolkit Chapter 4 - Judicial Independence
Langue(s): Anglais
Publié: 2010
The curriculum focuses on judicial independence and its importance to the rule of law. Major themes include the importance of judicial independence, the two main types of monitoring bodies, and the importance of safeguarding judicial independence. It includes facilitator's notes, including key learning objectives, glossary of terms, activities, handouts and case study scenarios for a 2.5 hour session.
ACJLS Toolkit Chapter 6 - Due Process
Langue(s): Anglais
Publié: 2010
The curriculum focuses on due process at an international and national levels. Major themes include the definition and history of due process, international standards, the importance of international and national due process instruments, and strategies to protect, ensure and promote due process. It provides facilitator's notes, including key learning objectives, glossary of terms, activities, handouts and case study scenarios for a 40 minute session.
ACJLS Toolkit Chapter 3 - Effectiveness of Laws
Langue(s): Anglais
Publié: 2010
The curriculum focuses on effectiveness of laws at the international and national levels. Major themes include elements that make laws effective, the importance of the legislative branch and the legislative process for developing effective laws. It provides facilitator's notes, including key learning objectives, glossary of terms, activities, handouts and case study scenarios for a 1.5 hour session.
Lesson Three: How are Laws Made? Teacher's Version
Langue(s): Anglais, Arabe
Publié: 2010
This curriculum provides information for teachers to accompany the handout on How are Laws Made?
Lesson Three: How are Laws Made? Student Version - Handout 3.1
Langue(s): Anglais
Publié: 2010
This handout includes vocabulary words, exercises related to a school without rules and elements of an effective law, and an example of the Qatar Traffic Law.
Lesson Two: Sources of Law in Qatar - Teacher's Version
Langue(s): Anglais
Publié: 2010
This curriculum provides information for teachers to accompany the handout on Sources of Law in Qatar.
Lesson Two: Sources of Law in Qatar - Student Version - Handout 2.1
Langue(s): Anglais
Publié: 2010
This handout includes vocabulary words, a diagram showing sources of law in Qatar, focus on reading treaties with the Qatar Constitution, and exercises.
ACJLS Toolkit - Tip Sheet for Trainers
Langue(s): Anglais
Publié: 2010
This tip sheet for trainers of the Arab Council for Judicial and Legal Studies (ACJLS) Rule of Law Toolkit gives suggestions related to knowing your subject and being prepared.
ACJLS Toolkit Chapter 5 - Access to Justice
Langue(s): Anglais
Publié: 2010
The curriculum focuses on the definition of access to justice, the importance of access to justice to the rule of law, analyzing laws, identifying barriers to access to justice, and strategies nations are using. It includes facilitator's notes, including key learning objectives, glossary of terms, activities and handouts for a two hour session.
Lesson One: What is the Rule of Law? Student Version - Handout 1.1
Langue(s): Anglais, Arabe
Publié: 2010
This handout includes vocabulary words, scenarios and exercises, and excerpts from the Qatar Constitution.
ACJLS Toolkit Chapter 2 - Equality Under the Law
Langue(s): Anglais
Publié: 2010
The curriculum focuses on the principles of equality and anti-discrimination protections within the rule of law. It provides facilitator's notes, including key learning objectives, glossary of terms, activities, handouts and case study scenarios for a three hour session.
Lesson One: What is the Rule of Law? Teacher's Version
Langue(s): Anglais, Arabe
Publié: 2010
This curriculum provides information for teachers to accompany the handout on the Rule of Law.
ACJLS Toolkit Welcome Letter
Langue(s): Anglais
Publié: 2010
This is a welcome letter for the Arab Council for Judicial and Legal Studies (ACJLS) Rule of Law Toolkit
ACJLS Toolkit -Table of Contents
Langue(s): Anglais, Arabe
Publié: 2010
The one-page table of contents for the Arab Council for Judicial and Legal Studies (ACJLS) Rule of Law Toolkit lists the six chapters in Arabic and English.
ACJLS Toolkit Chapter 1 - Protection of Human Rights
Langue(s): Anglais
Publié: 2010
The curriculum gives a brief history of the definition of human rights, international standards, the importance of international instruments and agreements, and the obligation of nations to protect and promote human rights. It provides facilitator's notes, including key learning objectives, glossary of terms, activities and handouts for a 1.5 hour session.
Campaign Finance in the United States
Langue(s): Anglais
Publié: 2010
This presentation describes contribution limits in U.S. federal elections, including national party committee limits, local party limits, and political action committee (PAC) limits.
New York City Campaign Finance Board
Langue(s): Anglais
Publié: 2010
This presentation describes the Campaign Finance Board (CFB) in New York, campaign finance components, mandates, public funding issues and audit reports.
Elements of Democratic Elections
Langue(s): Anglais
Publié: 2010
This presentation describes seven key differences between democratic and undemocratic elections.
Palestinian Elections Case Study
Langue(s): Anglais
Publié: 2010
This presentation focuses on the Palestinian elections - how it was successful, key players, the role of the international community and shortcomings.
Delimiting Electoral Boundaries
Langue(s): Anglais
Publié: 2010
This presentation describes the importance of delimitation, types of electoral systems that delimit electoral districts, legal framework, authority, communities of interest and examples from Sierra Leone and Lebanon.
A Comparative Perspective on Gulf Elections
Langue(s): Anglais
Publié: 2010
This presentation describes the role of elections in democratization and historical paths to democracy in monarchies. It also gives background information on Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, Oman and Saudi Arabia.
Minority Participation
Langue(s): Anglais
Publié: 2010
This presentation describes definitions and types of minorities, minority rights, reasons for minority representation, the "mirror" notion, and how to preserve electoral rights.
Election Observation
Langue(s): Anglais
Publié: 2010
This presentation describes the purpose of election observation, international standards for elections, regional recognition and election monitors.
Transparency Through Election Observation*
Langue(s): Anglais
Publié: 2010
This presentation describes the emergence and state of election monitoring, its contribution to democratic transition, and problems and shortcomings of election observation. It also focuses on vote count verification and improving professionalism.
Election Management Training Institute - Agenda
Langue(s): Anglais
Publié: 2010
This agenda outlines the 10 day Election Management Training Institute, organized by the Center for Democracy & Election Management, part of American University's School of Public Affairs.
Regulating Campaign Finance in the United States
Langue(s): Anglais
Publié: 2010
This presentation focuses on transparency, regulation of political finance in the U.S., enforcement, trends in campaign finance including the Internet, the role of media, and civil society and trust.
Election Standards: An Introduction
Langue(s): Anglais
Publié: 2010
This presentation gives an overview of election standards, declaration of principles, standards for assessing elections and international obligations.
Food Safety vs. Food Defense: Differences and Similarities
Langue(s): Anglais
Publié: 2010
This presentation describes the different U.S. offices that are involved with protecting the food supply, the definition of food defense, reasons for concern, examples of unintentional and intentional contamination, and differences between food safety and food defense.
Water Infrastructure Protection
Langue(s): Anglais
Publié: 2010
This presentation describes the U.S. EPA's mission, the link with the Department of Homeland Security related to water infrastructure protection, the importance of protecting drinking water systems, and EPA efforts and risk assessment tools.
Developing Infrastructure for Food Defense
Langue(s): Anglais
Publié: 2010
The presentation focuses on what is meant by developing food defense infrastructure and government strategies for developing such an infrastructure, including setting national policy, establishing food defense responsibilities, conducting key food defense activities, and partnering with industry and academia.