About Us





Afghanistan Rule of Law Observatory (ARLO) is an online resource hub that provides timely and comprehensive information on justice sector developments in Afghanistan. This information includes legislative documents and legal education materials, available in English, Dari and Pashto. ARLO’s primary audience includes non-state justice sector stakeholders, such as civil society organizations (CSOs), individual legal service providers, donors, and international organizations. Our aim is to assist such actors navigate the evolving legal landscape and operating environment in the country to better contribute to positive developmental outcomes in Afghanistan.

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Repository of DFA Legislative Documents  

Access more than 270 legislative documents, including active laws, decrees and regulations released by the governing authorities.

CSO Mapping Results

Through our interactive map of Afghanistan, gain a bird’s eye view of the geographic coverage and information about justice sector CSOs currently operating in the country.

Legal Resource Library

Our growing library includes law books, handbooks and journals on varied topics such as constitutional law, criminal law, legal ethics, etc. from a variety of sources from inside and outside of Afghanistan.

Insightful Legal Articles

View our recently published article regarding the Admissible Evidence of Courts that Prove a Crime in the Current System, Overview of the Constitutional Law Court of Egypt, and other topics.
CSO Compliance Handbook

View the Compliance Handbook, a resource for justice sector partners. Stay updated, navigate legal complexities, mitigate risks and enhance operations
CSO Operational Tools

Browse our Tools Resource Hub that helps nonstate justice sector CSOs navigate legal complexities, foster organizational growth, uphold integrity, and optimize efficiency.


The E-Learning Platform (ELP)



The E-Learning Platform (ELP) offers a wide range of free, self-paced legal and non-legal training courses designed to enhance the knowledge and build the capacity of non-state justice sector actors in Afghanistan. No prior knowledge is required to participate in our online courses.

Explore 21 diverse courses in Dari and Pashto, including:

  • Majallat Al-Ahkam Al-Adliyyah
  • Family Law
  • Inheritance Law
  • Crime and its Types
  • Penal Liability
  • Punishment and Security Measures
  • Data Protection
  • Stress Management
  • Advanced Data Security
  • and more ...

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