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On the invitation of Mr. Javier Cremades, President of the World Jurist Association (WJA), a non-governmental organization with special consultation status in the United Nations Economic and Social Council, a representation team of the School of Magistrates participated in the works of the 19th World Law Congress. The Congress takes place on May 4 – 6 2025 in Santo Domingo, as an activity that gathers together world leaders, including heads of states, state authorities, national and international judges, academics, jurists, activists, and students of law.
The activity elaborated the most current issues in the format of discussions in panels for different topics such as, the rule of law and independence of the judiciary, human rights and freedom to expression, professional ethics and consolidation of constitutional values, digitalization of law, etc. In the first day, the opening ceremony was done to the Autonomous University of Santo Domingo, where the invited personalities confirmed their engagement for the consolidation of the rule of law. In the second day, that was organized in the University Caribe UNICARIBE, School representatives participated as speakers in 2 important panels, such as: Panel 10 – Independence of the Judiciary and Personal Safety as well as panel 19 – Contribution of women in the preservation of the rule of law. Topics at the focus of the activity were elaborated by more than 300 speakers and panelists from more than 70 countries of the world.
Finally, in the third day, in the closing ceremony, to Mrs. Sonia Sotomayor, member of the High Court of the United States of America was given the prize World Peace & Liberty Award for her contribution in the promotion of peace and freedom through law. Participation in this international activity of law precedes to the preparations for the organization of this activity in Tirana in 2027.
