The International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI) expresses grave alarm and outrage at the intensified crackdown by Iranian authorities against protestors in the Islamic Republic of Iran. Nationwide protests in Iran began on 28 December, sparked by soaring inflation…
Released on Jan 19, 2026
The IBA strongly condemns Iran for serious and repeated breaches of its binding obligations under international law, following an intensifying state crackdown on nationwide protests.
Released on Jan 16, 2026
Protection of the rule of law, independence of the legal profession, artificial intelligence and access to justice are key challenges in President Visco’s view.
Released on Jan 12, 2026
The International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI), together with 37 other human rights and lawyers’ organisations, has issued a joint statement calling on Turkish authorities to immediately stop the abusive, ongoing criminal proceedings against the Istanbul Bar Association…
Released on Jan 6, 2026
The International Bar Association's Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI) has issued a joint statement expressing grave concern over the death of human rights lawyer Khosrow Alikordi in Iran and the reported harassment of lawyers associated with memorial gatherings held in his memory…
Released on Jan 6, 2026
The International Bar Association (IBA), expresses concern about the recent military intervention in Venezuela, which, regardless of any asserted justifiability, raises serious questions under international law. The IBA is fully cognisant of the grave and well-documented allegations against Nicolas Maduro and…
Released on Jan 4, 2026
As the year draws to a close, the International Bar Association (IBA) has published its Legal Agenda 2025 (the Agenda or updated Agenda). It identifies the promotion and defence of the rule of law as the most pressing concern facing lawyers globally. The 2025…
Released on Dec 31, 2025
The International Bar Association (IBA) International Criminal Court and International Criminal Law Programme (IBA ICC & ICL Programme), based in The Hague, has urged States Parties to translate political commitments into concrete action to safeguard the effectiveness and independence of the ICC…
Released on Dec 18, 2025
The International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI) condemns in the strongest possible terms the conviction of Jimmy Lai, founder of the Apple Daily newspaper in Hong Kong. His conviction was a foregone conclusion after a politically motivated trial…
Released on Dec 15, 2025
The International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI) expresses deep regret regarding the arrest of lawyer Naim Eminoğlu on 10 December 2026 and joins 27 other organisations calling for his immediate release.
Released on Dec 11, 2025
On International Anti-Corruption Day, 9 December, the International Bar Association (IBA) reaffirms the central role of the legal profession in combating corruption, strengthening public trust and safeguarding institutions at a time when standards for global integrity are under mounting pressure. Around the world…
Released on Dec 9, 2025
9 December – to mark the International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide and of the Prevention of This Crime (Genocide-prevention Day), the International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI) convened a session…
Released on Dec 9, 2025
In a side event held on the margins of the 24th session of the Assembly of States Parties (ASP) to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court, the IBA called on states to endorse the Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine.
Released on Dec 8, 2025
The International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI) expresses concern over fair trial and due process rights in Bangladesh, and urges the interim government to ensure accountability for past violations through independent and impartial investigations and credible proceedings. These concerns come after…
Released on Dec 8, 2025
The International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI) together with the Centre for Supporters of Human Rights (CSHR) has released No Defence: A Report on the Status of Lawyers and the Bar Associations in Iran – Challenges and Recommendations – important new research…
Released on Dec 4, 2025
In October, eyeWitness to Atrocities (eyeWitness) – founded by the International Bar Association (IBA) – and the International Committee on Nigeria (ICON) submitted a Joint Urgent Appeal (Urgent Appeal) to the United Nations documenting the grave violation of rights in Nigeria’s Middle Belt, including…
Released on Dec 1, 2025
The International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI) has condemned Pakistan’s 27th Constitutional Amendment and issued a strong warning that the amendment represents a structural assault on the independence of the judiciary, with long-term consequences for constitutional governance…
Released on Nov 26, 2025
The International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI) is calling for a significant increase in international attention to the discovery, protection and investigation of mass graves worldwide, warning that urgent legal, forensic and humanitarian action is needed…
Released on Nov 26, 2025
The International Bar Association (IBA) commends the appointment of Dinesh Dhillon, Co-Chair of the IBA Asia Pacific Regional Forum and a partner at Allen & Gledhill, as President of the Law Society of Singapore for the 2026 term.
Released on Nov 24, 2025
Marking five years since the outbreak of war in Tigray, Ethiopia in November 2020, the International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI) has joined a coalition of non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in issuing a joint letter expressing grave concern…
Released on Nov 20, 2025
From 2–7 November 2025 in Toronto, Canada the International Bar Association (IBA) – the global voice of the legal profession – connected 5,500 delegates from 130 jurisdictions around the world at its recently concluded Annual Conference. Headline discussions, among the more than 280 sessions…
Released on Nov 19, 2025
Arfat Selvam is the recipient of the 2025 International Bar Association (IBA) Pro Bono Award. She is honoured for her extraordinary dedication to pro bono service and access to justice. A highly respected corporate lawyer from Singapore with more than 50 years of experience…
Released on Nov 18, 2025
Nigerian human rights lawyer Oluwafunke (funke) Adeoye is the recipient of the 2025 International Bar Association (IBA) Annual Outstanding Young Lawyer Award for demonstrating a remarkable blend of legal brilliance and a passion for justice.
Released on Nov 18, 2025
The recipient of the IBA Human Rights Award 2025, Hoda Abdel-Moneim, is recognised for the defence of the rights of women and children in Egypt.
Released on Nov 18, 2025
Paul, Weiss received an IBA award in Toronto during the Association’s recently held Annual Conference.
Released on Nov 17, 2025
The International Bar Association (IBA) – the global voice of the legal profession – continues to champion the role of lawyers and legal institutions in advancing the global climate agenda on the international stage.
Released on Nov 11, 2025
On 28 October 2025, the International Bar Association (IBA) and the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) launched a pioneering new initiative aimed at supporting legal and accountancy professional bodies in the fight against money laundering...
Released on Oct 28, 2025
The International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI) is supporting efforts to reform the United Kingdom’s approach to universal jurisdiction to ensure that the UK can play a more proactive role in addressing international crimes.
Released on Oct 27, 2025
On this 24 October – the annual observance of United Nations Day, marking the entry into force of the UN Charter in 1945 and the founding of the global multilateral order of peace, human rights and the rule of law – the International Bar Association (IBA)…
Released on Oct 24, 2025
The Standing Group on Atrocity Crimes, an independent initiative supported by the IBAHRI which aims to strengthen the United Kingdom's approach to atrocity prevention and response, has issued a call for written submissions.
Released on Oct 23, 2025