News releases
Turkey: IBAHRI and TALI release report documenting mass imprisonment of lawyers
The IBAHRI and The Arrested Lawyers Initiative have released a detailed report highlighting the declining independence of the legal profession and bar associations in Turkey.
Released on Feb 13, 2024
Afghanistan and Iran put under the microscope in new Gender Apartheid Inquiry
The International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI) has convened the Gender Apartheid Inquiry – a new British Parliamentary ad-hoc inquiry into whether the systematic oppression of women and girls in Afghanistan and Iran constitutes gender apartheid.
Released on Jan 31, 2024
USA: IBAHRI calls on Alabama to halt untested execution by nitrogen hypoxia
The IBAHRI has called for the planned execution of Kenneth Eugene Smith to be stopped. It is scheduled for Thursday 25 January 2024 in Alabama, United States.
Released on Jan 24, 2024
IBAHRI and partners condemn the harassment of human rights lawyer Aleksey Ladin
On 24 January 2024, the International Day of the Endangered Lawyer, human rights defender and lawyer Aleksey Ladin will face a disciplinary hearing by the Council of the Tyumen Regional Bar Association.
Released on Jan 22, 2024
In memoriam - Stephen Denyer (1955 - 2024)
The IBA mourns the loss of Stephen Denyer who sadly passed away on 14 January 2024.
Released on Jan 19, 2024
On International Day of the Endangered Lawyer, IBAHRI and partners to host event
Wednesday 24 January marks the International Day of the Endangered Lawyer. The purpose of the Day is to call attention to threatened human rights lawyers in a single designated country. For 2024 the focus is on Iran.
Released on Jan 18, 2024
IBA calls on law professionals to participate in brief anti-corruption survey
To help the IBA protect the rule of law, the Legal Policy & Research Unit is asking all law professionals to complete a brief survey.
Released on Jan 18, 2024
Israel: IBAHRI welcomes Supreme Court decision
The IBAHRI supports the decision of the Israeli Supreme Court to denounce the plans of the Israeli government to overthrow the judiciary with legislation introduced last year.
Released on Jan 11, 2024
IBAHRI condemns the conviction of Bangladeshi Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus
The IBAHRI denounces the conviction of Muhammad Yunus, who has been sentenced to six months in prison for labour law violations ¬– a crime that he did not commit.
Released on Jan 10, 2024
Nepal: IBA, in collaboration with DLA Piper’s New Perimeter, releases a case study on women lawyers and training initiatives
A new report on a training programme for women in Nepal’s legal profession has been released by the IBA and New Perimeter – the nonprofit affiliate of law firm DLA Piper, an IBA Group member, focused on global pro bono.
Released on Jan 4, 2024
The Human Rights Institute of the IBA condemns the indiscriminate and disproportionate attacks on Gaza and reiterates the call for an immediate ceasefire
After closely monitoring the war unfolding in Gaza, in November 2023 the IBAHRI issued a statement calling for an immediate ceasefire.
Released on Dec 22, 2023
IBA redoubles call for increased State cooperation for the International Criminal Court as Rome Statute commemorated
As December 2023 marks the end of the Rome Statute’s 25th anniversary, amid much global turbulence, the International Bar Association intensifies its call for greater support by states for the International Criminal Court, founded in 1998 following the adoption of the Statute by 120 countries.
Released on Dec 22, 2023
Chile: IBA releases latest report in series on gender equality in the law
The latest research on gender inequality in the global legal profession to be released by the IBA Legal Policy & Research Unit centres on Chile.
Released on Dec 20, 2023
Chile: La IBA publica el último informe sobre igualdad de género en el sector legal
La última investigación sobre la desigualdad de género en la profesión legal global, realizada por la Legal Policy & Research Unit (LPRU) de la International Bar Association (IBA), se centra en Chile.
Released on Dec 20, 2023
eyeWitness to Atrocities and partners highlight new evidence of reported coercive policies and practices in relation to health care in Russian-occupied territories of Ukraine
A new case study jointly published this week by eyeWitness to Atrocities, founded by the International Bar Association (IBA), and partners highlights reports of less visible attacks inflicted on civilian populations and health care professionals in Russian-occupied territories of Ukraine.
Released on Dec 20, 2023
Former Chief Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, Fatou Bensouda, joins eyeWitness to Atrocities’ Board of Trustees
eyeWitness to Atrocities (eyeWitness), founded by the International Bar Association (IBA), has announced that Fatou Bensouda, the immediate past Chief Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, has joined its Board of Trustees. Ms Bensouda is recognised for her exceptional contributions to international justice.
Released on Dec 18, 2023
IBAHRI marks International Human Rights Day with joint statement urging China to respect rights of lawyers
As the world marks International Human Rights Day this week, The International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute, The 29 Principles, Hong Kong Watch, The Rights Practice, Lawyers’ Rights Watch Canada, Lawyers for Lawyers, Free Tibet and Tibetan Community in Britain, urge the People’s Republic of China (‘China’) to take urgent action to ensure respect for human rights and observe the rule of law.
Released on Dec 14, 2023
eyeWitness to Atrocities appoints two renowned international law experts as Counsellors to the Board
eyeWitness to Atrocities has appointed distinguished international law experts, David J Scheffer and David Tolbert, as Counsellors to its Board of Trustees.
Released on Dec 13, 2023
IBAHRI commemorates 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and reaffirms commitment to upholding human dignity
As the world marks the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), the International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI) stands firm in its dedication to championing human rights and fostering a global culture of dignity, equality and justice for all.
Released on Dec 11, 2023
IBA announces publication of updated guidance on business and human rights for lawyers
The IBA Business and Human Rights Committee and the Legal Policy & Research Unit have announced the release of the 2023 Updated IBA Guidance Note on Business and Human Rights: The role of lawyers in the changing landscape
Released on Dec 1, 2023
IBA and BIICL launch new report exploring the global implementation of non-punishment principle for human trafficking victims
The IBA Legal Policy & Research Unit, in collaboration with the British Institute of International and Comparative Law, has released a new report examining human trafficking and the application of the non-punishment principle.
Released on Nov 30, 2023
Pakistan: The IBA and IBAHRI express concern over the deportation of Afghan refugees
The IBA and the IBAHRI have expressed profound concern over the Government of Pakistan’s instruction for all Afghan refugees to leave the country by 1 November 2023
Released on Nov 29, 2023
IBA, IBAHRI and UBA announce international conference on justice and accountability for the war in Ukraine
The IBA, IBAHRI and the Ukrainian Bar Association (UBA) are proud to announce the International Conference on Justice and Accountability for the War in Ukraine, taking place on 27 and 28 November 2023 in Brussels, Belgium.
Released on Nov 27, 2023
The Netherlands: IBA releases latest report on gender disparity in the legal profession
A new report from the IBA, with a focus on the Netherlands, is the fifth in a series on gender disparity at senior levels across the global legal profession.
Released on Nov 22, 2023
IBA introduces Diversity and Inclusion Toolkit to assist law firms in their D&I endeavours
The IBA has launched its Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) Toolkit – a set of free, comprehensive guidelines designed to help law firms embed the core principles of diversity and inclusion into their organisations.
Released on Nov 20, 2023
Closing soon, registration for the 2024 IBA ICC Moot Court Competition
The annual International Bar Association (IBA) International Criminal Court (ICC) Moot Court Competition is open for registrations for the 2024 edition, taking place from 31 May – 7 June 2024 in The Hague, the Netherlands.
Released on Nov 14, 2023
Law associations to hold half day event at COP28 on 8 December 2023
The event will take place on Friday 8 December 2023 from 1400–1800 and will focus on the role that legal professionals and organisations play in addressing the key international challenges posed by climate change.
Released on Nov 14, 2023
La International Bar Association (IBA) manifiesta su grave preocupación sobre la posible erosión del estado de derecho en España
El partido socialista español (PSOE) alcanzó un acuerdo con el partido catalán Junts (el “Acuerdo”) el pasado 9 de noviembre
Released on Nov 13, 2023
The IBA expresses serious concerns about a potential erosion of the rule of law in Spain
The Spanish Socialist Workers Party (PSOE) reached an agreement (the ‘Agreement’) with the Catalonian party, Junts, on 9 November. The Agreement includes provisions which, if enforced, would seriously erode the rule of law in Spain.
Released on Nov 13, 2023
IBA Annual Award winners announced at the 2023 Annual Conference in Paris
The 2023 IBA awardees were announced on Thursday 2 November during the SPPI breakfast at the IBA Annual Conference 2023 in Paris, France.
Released on Nov 10, 2023