The IBA, founded to [...] protect the rule of law, strongly condemns Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
Russia-Ukraine
The invasion of Ukraine by Russian forces has violated international law, put international security at risk and caused a humanitarian crisis. The International Bar Association is an organisation with the promotion and protection of the rule of law and human rights at the centre of its mission and as such is compelled to speak out. On this page you will find our statements on the situation and Global Insight coverage of this and related issues in the form of articles, podcasts and films.
Digital content
News Analysis
Film
Paris 2023 - Interview - Andriy Kostin
Ukraine’s Prosecutor General interview with IBA Director of Content
Miami 2022 Opening Ceremony - Volodymyr Zelenskyy
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy delivers a speech to delegates in a video recorded especially for the IBA Annual Conference.
Russia's invasion of Ukraine
Global Insight analyses some of the key themes of the invasion so far: the international reaction, atrocities, economic sanctions and media freedom in Russia.
Miami 2022 Awards: Ukraine Bar Associations
IBA President Sternford Moyo and IBA Executive Director Dr Mark Ellis present the two Special Awards for Extraordinary Leadership and Dedication in Protecting Human Rights and the Rule of Law in Ukraine to Anna Ogrenchuk, President of the Ukrainian Bar Association, and Valentyn Gvozdiy, Vice President of the Ukrainian National Bar Association.
Harnessing law in times of war
This webinar presents the consequences of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine from a human rights and humanitarian law perspective and explores possible avenues for accountability and the role of law at this stage of the conflict.
Interview with Bill Browder
Bill Browder, CEO of Hermitage Capital Management, on Russian corruption, sanctions and seeking justice for Sergei Magnitsky. (Interview from May 2018).
Podcasts
IBA Podcasts
Compensating Ukraine
| 14 May 2024
Beyond the election: Putin’s Russia and the rule of law
| 14 May 2024
Silencing dissent
| 22 February 2024
Putin’s Russia: hope in the darkest of times
| 18 January 2023
Committee Content
- Pakistan: Impact of the Russo-Ukrainian war on the power sector
- Thailand: The impact of the war in Ukraine on the power sector
- Peru: The impact of Ukraine’s invasion on the energy industry
- Canada: The expected (and unexpected) consequences of the Russo-Ukrainian war on the power sector
- Humanitarian law and the narrative of the war dead in Ukraine’?
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The impact of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on Polish immigration rules
European Regional Forum
- Ukraine: IBA Anti-Corruption Committee creates taskforce to aid reconstruction efforts
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Ukraine: how to ‘build back better’?
European Regional Forum
- Mind your client: law firms must choose to be reponsible gatekeepers
Anti-corruption Committee
- The response of the Ukrainian banking sector to the Ukraine-Russia conflict
Banking Law Committee
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Exclusive interview with Anna Babych, Vice-Chair of the ERF Public Policy Group and executive partner of Ukrainian law firm Aequo
European Regional Forum
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Poland’s answer to Ukrainians fleeing the Russian invasion
Immigration and Nationality Law Committee
- Italy’s temporary protection for those fleeing from Ukraine
Immigration and Nationality Law Committee
- Immigration law and policy for people affected by the invasion of Ukraine in the Netherlands
Immigration and Nationality Law Committee
- Australia’s response to the Ukraine refugee crisis
Immigration and Nationality Law Committee
- Poland’s answer to Ukrainians fleeing the Russian invasion
Immigration and Nationality Law Committee
- Canada’s immigration response to the Ukrainian migrant crisis
Immigration and Nationality Law Committee
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Spanish immigration law and policy for people affected by the invasion of Ukraine
Law Firm Management
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The Russian invasion of Ukraine: How can the legal profession provide support to Ukraine?
Law Firm Management
- Breaches of international maritime laws in Russia’s war against Ukraine
Maritime and Transport Law
- Ukraine Crisis Legal Resources
A comprehensive list of documents by the War Crime Committee
News Releases
News releases
Ukrainian people eight years ago said very clearly and firmly that 'We are for dignity, we are for justice, we are against corruption.'