Online Symposium: Recent Developments in Family Law in the MENA Region

During this 42^nd RIMO Symposium, various speakers from different backgrounds will discuss the latest developments in family law across several countries in the MENA region, including Egypt, Tunisia, and Syria.

This online symposium is open and suitable for anyone with an interest in or professional involvement in Arab and/or Islamic family law, including academics, civil servants, judges, lawyers, legal professionals, court interpreters, and others.

Program (CET)

1:00 PM: Welcome speech by chair Prof. Susan Rutten

1:10 PM: Associate Professor Dr. Mulki Al-Sharmani
University of Helsinki
Egyptian Family Law as a Site for Multiple Reforms: Some Reflections

1:30 PM: Q&A Session with Mulki Al-Sharmani

1:45 PM: PD. Dr. Jur. Imen Gallala-Arndt,  LL.M.
University of Hamburg
Recent developments in Tunisian Family Law

2:05 PM: Q&A Session with Imen Gallala-Arndt

2:20 PM: Shereen Al Abdallah, LL.M.
Independent attorney from Syria
Reforms in Syrian Family Law: A Women’s Perspective

2:40 PM: Q&A Session with Shereen Al Abdallah

2:55 PM: Jessica Doumit, J.D.

Attorney and researcher based in Jordan
Fragmented Governance: Challenges of Family Law Recognition Across Multiple Authorities in Syria

3:15 PM: Q&A Session with Jessica Doumit

3:30 PM: Closing by chair

Location

The symposium will take place online.

Participation fee

Participation is free of charge for both members and non-members.

Certificate of participation

Participants who are required to follow mandatory continuing education (Dutch: permanente educatie), such as lawyers, civil notaries, court interpreters, and legal translators, can request a certificate of participation. This certificate will include the topics covered and the time spent. The certificate of participation will be sent free of charge via email.

Click Here to Register and Receive the Attendance Link.