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A look around the world at the latest rule of law events taking place in August The ILO's Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) will come into effect starting in August 2013 The MLC provides comprehensive rights and protection at work for the world's more than 1.2 million seafarers.

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On July 11, The World Justice Forum Panel on Environmental Governance explored the different elements of effective governance to form an integrated and self-reinforcing system, with clear, implementable and enforceable laws, meaningful public engagement, access to environmental information, and more.   The panel also considered recent developing country innovations in strengthening environmental governance, how progress on governance in the environmental sector can be measured, and how efforts to strengthen environmental governance can be

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The Technology panel at the World Justice Forum IV discussed the benefits and complications that accompany technological advances, and also explored what doors technology might open next.   As technology expands into new fields, people discover innovative ways to access and share information that can improve the standard of living for people all over the world.

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At the World Justice Forum IV, Tarh Frambo, Country Director of the Global Citizen's Initiative in Cameroon, is interviewed by Radha Friedman, Director of Programs at the WJP, about the program he incubated with support from WJP to address corruption in the public health care system of Cameroon.    Pervasive corruption in Cameroon’s public health system has left millions of at-risk adults and children without access to basic health services.

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At the Youth Leaders panel at the World Justice Forum IV, panelists discussed the evolution of youth involvement in global affairs, investigated how large scale unemployment in youth populations contributes to economic and political instability, and explored what lies ahead as new technologies and voices emerge.   In response to growing challenges around the world, youth leaders are making an immediate impact in shaping the global agenda.

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At the Ethical Supply Chains panel at the World Justice Forum IV, participants discussed the relationship between productive business and labor rights.   While international supply chains help meet global consumer demand, inexpensive goods often come at the expense of workers and their communities. Too often, inexpensive labor results in human rights violations and environmental degradation.

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On July 11, the Competitive Advantage panel at the World Justice Forum IV explored rule of law factors that contribute to investor confidence, the impact of weak or non-existent rule of law on economic growth and job creation, assessment tools used by the business community to determine candidate markets, and more.

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World Justice Forum IV participant Sopheap Chak introduces us to the Cambodia Center for Human Rights, an initiative working to cultivate the rule of law where it is struggling to take root.  Cambodia is a transitional society where democracy and the rule of law remain fragile. The judiciary is seen as the most corrupt national institution and the courts are regularly used to silence criticism of the political elite and to protect well-connected violators of human rights.

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Karen Tse is the CEO and founder of International Bridges to Justice (IBJ), whose mission is to provide legal representation for victims who are abused and tortured by the police. While serving as a panelist on the Security and Law Enforcement panel at the World Justice Forum IV, she was asked whether she views police officers as her enemy.

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Political parties are seen by the publics in most countries as the most corrupt institutions in their societies, according to the latest survey by the anti-corruption watchdog, Transparency International (TI) released Tuesday. TI’s Global Corruption Barometer, which was based on interviews with more than 114,000 interviews in 107 countries, also found that a majority of respondents (54 percent) believe their governments are either largely or entirely controlled by a few big entities acting in their own self interest.

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