Project Updates
Defending Freedom of Expression before the European Court of Human Rights
ISLP is guided by the principle that freedom of expression is essential to the tenets of accountability and transparency that underpin inclusive development and the rule of law. Led by ISLP emeritus board member Richard (Dick) Winfield, our Media [...]
Supporting Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Malawi
With generous support from Dignitas International USA, ISLP has been working since early 2020 to develop an ecosystem of legal support for social enterprises in Malawi that are working to address the health impacts of climate change as well [...]
ISLP teams with IDLO to host Webinars in The Gambia
The Republic of The Gambia has embarked on a transition to democracy resulting in a welcome influx of foreign investment in its commercial and infrastructure sectors. In an effort to support The Gambian government during this transition, ISLP and [...]
Defending Land Rights of Customary Land Owners in Papua New Guinea
ISLP collaborated with local actors in Papua New Guinea to support affected customary landowners in their efforts to achieve accountability for the loss of land, environmental damage, and other harms from certain large-scale agricultural investments. In this effort, ISLP [...]
Capacity Building for Zimbabwe Lawyers on Insolvency
The Law Society of Zimbabwe (LSZ) in collaboration with the International Senior Lawyers Project (ISLP) presented two webinars as part of its popular Commercial Law Training Program (CLTP). The webinars were focused on the laws governing business insolvencies and [...]
Update on Hirak El-Rif trials
ISLP is thrilled to report that Moroccan journalist Hamid El Mahdaoui has been released from prison. ISLP’s Media Law Working Group has been following his case closely since February 2019, including through trial observation and intervention through the filing [...]