News releases
IBAHRI joint statement on the unlawful detention of lawyer Mehmet Pehlivan
The International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI) has signed a statement strongly condemning the arbitrary detention of Turkish lawyer Mehmet Pehlivan, defence counsel to detained Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, and the intensifying reprisals against members of the legal profession in Turkey.
Released on Jul 3, 2025
IBAHRI and British parliamentarians publish report on sexual violence, minerals and child labour in the DRC
A new report titled Responses to Conflict-Related Sexual Violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has been published by the International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI) and the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on International Law, Justice and Accountability…
Released on Jul 3, 2025
IBA Pro Bono Committee launches: ‘The impact of pro bono interview series'
The IBA Pro Bono Committee has launched a new project, The impact of pro bono: interview series, which will feature short conversations with individuals describing what impact the pro bono work of lawyers has had on their lives.
Released on Jul 2, 2025
IBA extends partnership with Grotius Centre, organiser of the annual IBA ICC Moot Court Competition
The IBA and the Grotius Centre for International Legal Studies at Leiden Law School have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding extending their partnership regarding the organising of the IBA ICC Moot Court Competition.
Released on Jul 1, 2025
IBA Global Employment Institute report shows legislation lags the reality of digitalisation
Law needs to be updated to integrate AI, recommends IBA GEI report
Released on Jun 30, 2025
IBAHRI marks International Day in Support of Victims of Torture
On the occasion of the United Nations International Day in Support of Victims of Torture on 26 June, the International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI) calls on states to uphold their international obligations to prohibit and prevent torture and other cruel, inhuman...
Released on Jun 26, 2025
Singapore Management University wins the 12th IBA ICC Moot Court Competition
The 2025 IBA ICC Moot Court Competition (Moot Court or ‘Competition’) has been won by Singapore Management University. The winning team comprised Lea Yeo Jen Wen, Justin Chew, Dewi Sabrina Husnan, Timothy Cheng Zhi Wen, Wong Zi Yang and Elsa Shalina Abdullah…
Released on Jun 23, 2025
United Nations Public Service Day: IBA Pro Bono Committee highlights lawyers’ commitment to access to justice for all
To commemorate the 2025 United Nations Public Service Day on 23 June, the IBA is highlighting the value to individuals and communities of pro bono work undertaken by law professionals and specifically that of the IBA Pro Bono Committee.
Released on Jun 23, 2025
IBAHRI urges international parties to address escalating conflict-related sexual violence
On the United Nations International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict (19 June), the International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI) urges pertinent parties worldwide to participate in renewed and meaningful cooperation on the topic of sexual violence in war…
Released on Jun 19, 2025
Innovative eyeWitness to Atrocities app is focus of IBA and JustTalk Ukraine technology event
The International Bar Association (IBA) and JustTalk Ukraine hosted an event in Kyiv to explore the use and efficacy of new technologies in military conflict. Titled ‘Technology in the fight against war crimes: challenges and paths to justice’ the event brought together experts, practitioners and international partners...
Released on Jun 18, 2025
IBAHRI to highlight human rights situation in the DRC at UK parliament
On Thursday 19 June at the Houses of Parliament in London, United Kingdom, the IBAHRI and the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on International Law, Justice and Accountability will host an event centred on the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with a focus on child labour…
Released on Jun 18, 2025
IBA-founded eyeWitness to Atrocities marks ten years of capturing evidence of human rights crimes
As eyeWitness to Atrocities (eyeWitness) marks its tenth anniversary, the International Bar Association (IBA) applauds the work of the pioneering initiative it founded in 2015. The launch of the eyeWitness to Atrocities app for Android phones has harnessed the power of technology in the global fight for justice.
Released on Jun 13, 2025
Judge Kimberly Prost opens the 12th IBA ICC Moot Court Competition
The 2025 IBA ICC Moot Court Competition (Moot Court or ‘Competition’) has begun in The Hague with welcoming and opening remarks by International Bar Association (IBA) President-Elect Claudio Visco and International Criminal Court (ICC) Judge Kimberly Prost. Organised by the Grotius Centre for...
Released on Jun 12, 2025
Tanzania: IBAHRI and Lawyers for Lawyers issue statement on the arbitrary detention and alleged torture of human rights defenders
The International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI) and Lawyers for Lawyers express deep concern over the recent arbitrary detention, incommunicado confinement and alleged torture of Ugandan human rights lawyer and civic advocate Agather Atuhaire and Kenyan journalist...
Released on Jun 10, 2025
The Maldives: IBAHRI concerned about erosion of judicial independence as two Supreme Court Justices are dismissed
The International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI) is concerned about the recommendation by the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) of the Republic of Maldives to dismiss Supreme Court Justices Dr Azmiralda Zahir and Mahaz Ali Zahir.
Released on Jun 9, 2025
The IBA condemns the imposition of additional US sanctions against the International Criminal Court
The International Bar Association (IBA) condemns the imposition of additional sanctions against International Criminal Court (ICC or ‘the Court’) judges by the United States administration as an attack against the global rule of law and the independence of judges…
Released on Jun 6, 2025
Spotlight on IBA Committees’ work to address climate change and champion sustainability across the legal profession
To commemorate the 2025 UN World Environment Day on 5 June, the IBA is spotlighting the work around addressing climate change and advancing sustainability among the legal profession carried out by IBA Committees.
Released on Jun 6, 2025
IBAHRI marks International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression
On 4 June 2025, observed by the United Nations as the International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression, the International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI) condemns the ongoing atrocities inflicted on children in conflict zones across the world…
Released on Jun 4, 2025
IBA talks to CCBE Vice-President, Imbi Jürgen, for Inspirational Legal Women podcast
The International Bar Association (IBA) Legal Policy & Research Unit (LPRU) has released the latest instalment of its Inspirational Legal Women podcast series, featuring Imbi Jürgen, the Vice-President of the Council of Bars and Law Societies of Europe (CCBE) and…
Released on May 22, 2025
Africa focus: round-up of IBA ESG Accelerator Training Programme
The International Bar Association (IBA) ESG Accelerator Training Programme, with emphasis on the legal profession in Africa, has been brought to conclusion. Over six months from the inaugural session in October 2024, the programme attracted more than 1,500 registrations…
Released on May 19, 2025
Sadie Kinnersley announced by the IBA as the 2025 winner of the David W Rivkin Fellowship
Sadie Kinnersley is the 2025 recipient of the David W Rivkin Fellowship, which was created in honour of former IBA President David W Rivkin who served in the role from 2015 to 2016. The Fellowship is awarded to Ms Kinnersley…
Released on May 16, 2025
IBAHRI urges immediate international action as Palestinians face starvation under Israeli blockade of Gaza
As the Israeli government continues to impose a total siege on the Gaza Strip – worsening an already desperate humanitarian crisis – the International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI) condemns the ongoing starvation of Gaza’s population as an inhuman war strategy and…
Released on May 16, 2025
IBA research highlights lack of diversity in global arbitration panels but its importance remains pivotal
The International Bar Association (IBA) Arbitration Committee has published the first global empirical study focusing solely on ethnic diversity in international arbitration. The research reveals that a high level of respondents in the legal profession believe that diversity is ‘lacking’ in arbitration…
Released on May 14, 2025
IBA Bar Issues Commission releases report on climate initiatives: implementation and inspiration
Ahead of this month’s 18th Annual Bar Leaders' Conference (21–22 May), the International Bar Association’s (IBA) Bar Issues Commission (BIC) has released a report outlining the challenges, opportunities and best practices of almost 50 bar associations and law societies worldwide…
Released on May 9, 2025
Alessandra Nascimento Silva e Figueiredo Mourão talks to the IBA
The International Bar Association (IBA) Legal Policy & Research Unit (LPRU) has released the next episode in its Inspirational Legal Women podcast. It features Alessandra Nascimento Silva e Figueiredo Mourão, founding partner of Nascimento e Mourão Advogados in São Paulo, Brazil.
Released on May 6, 2025
World Press Freedom Day 2025: IBAHRI renews calls for efforts to counter escalating attacks on journalists and the free press
On World Press Freedom Day 2025 (3 May), the International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI) underscores the urgent need to renew international commitments to address escalating attacks on journalists and the erosion of press freedom.
Released on May 3, 2025
Ten Years of Darkness – The Yazidi Genocide and the Need for Comprehensive Responses
On 2 May 2025, Sky News will release a new documentary on the Yazidi genocide and the global responses thereto over the last ten years. Titled 10 Years of Darkness: ISIS and the Yazidis, the documentary from the acclaimed war correspondent…
Released on May 2, 2025
World Press Freedom Day 2025: IBAHRI honours Dawit Isaak with ‘Justice Wall’ in London
Ahead of World Press Freedom Day on 3 May 2025, the International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI) is co-sponsoring a public demonstration in London to shine a spotlight on the prolonged imprisonment of Dawit Isaak – a Swedish-Eritrean journalist who has been…
Released on May 1, 2025
Ukrainian court cases rely on footage captured with the IBA-founded eyeWitness to Atrocities app
Footage captured in war-torn Ukraine using the International Bar Association (IBA)-founded eyeWitness to Atrocities (eyeWitness) controlled-capture phone app has been used to fortify four cases before the country’s courts. The tamper-proof photo, video and audio footage captured using the eyeWitness app…
Released on May 1, 2025
IBA Professional Wellbeing Commission research finds that law firms need a new approach to tackling the wellbeing crisis
According to research by the International Bar Association (IBA) Professional Wellbeing Commission there remains a lack of understanding in law firms of the importance of addressing workplace wellbeing challenges. Highlighted was a deficiency in appropriate and effective engagement in the promotion…
Released on Apr 30, 2025