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The High Level Panel of Legal Experts on Media Freedom welcomes the Netherlands’ publication of a feasibility study on an international investigative task force on crimes against journalists
The Netherlands’ study reaffirms the High Level Panel’s recommendation on the need for an international investigative task force to strengthen investigations into abuses against the media.
Released on Nov 22, 2024
Soft law could help lawyers pursue more ethical practice, Chatham House report suggests
Soft law, particularly when devised by lawyers themselves, could help in the pursuit of more ethical legal practice, states a report produced following a roundtable convened by Chatham House, co-hosted by the International Bar Association and supported by the Legal Policy & Research Unit (LPRU).
Released on Nov 15, 2024
Natasha Tardif wins 2024 IBA Outstanding Woman Lawyer Award
Natasha Tardif is announced the winner of the 2024 International Bar Association (IBA) Outstanding International Woman Lawyer Award. The accolade has been given in recognition of her pursuing excellence through gender equality, promoting female leadership and providing mentorship throughout the legal profession...
Released on Nov 8, 2024
Sudan: IBAHRI issues joint statement expressing concern over arrest and detention of lawyer Montaser Abdullah
The International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI) has issued a joint statement expressing deep concern over the arbitrary arrest and detention of Sudanese lawyer Montaser Abdullah since 7 September 2024 by the Sudanese Armed Forces. Mr Abdullah has provided legal representation for the…
Released on Nov 8, 2024
IBA publishes second edition of the IBA Guidance on Business and Human Rights for Bar Associations
The International Bar Association (IBA) has published its second edition of the IBA Business and Human Rights Guidance for Bar Associations (Updated Bar Guidance). The new document complements the Updated IBA Guidance Note on Business and Human Rights: The role of lawyers in the changing landscape…
Released on Nov 5, 2024
IBA releases joint statement on universal jurisdiction as a tool for justice and accountability
The International Bar Association (IBA), the CEELI Institute and the Center for International Law & Policy in Africa (CILPA) have released a joint statement outlining 12 recommendations for strengthening the effective implementation of universal jurisdiction to support justice and accountability for international crimes.
Released on Nov 4, 2024
IBAHRI condemns Israeli ban on UNRWA, the UN’s Palestinian aid agency
The International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI), condemns the passing of legislation in the Israeli parliament to ban the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) from operating in Israel, revoking its privileges and immunities…
Released on Oct 31, 2024
Baroness Helena Kennedy LT KC appointed Chair of the High Level Panel of Legal Experts on Media Freedom
Baroness Helena Kennedy LT KC has been appointed to serve as the new Chair of the High Level Panel of Legal Experts on Media Freedom. She succeeds The Rt Hon the Lord Neuberger of Abbotsbury after his five-year tenure as the expert body’s inaugural Chair.
Released on Oct 30, 2024
Ukraine: Women hold a significant number of senior roles across all sectors of the law IBA report on gender equality reveals
The latest research into gender inequality in the global legal profession to be released by the International Bar Association (IBA) Legal Policy & Research Unit (LPRU) is focused on Ukraine. It reveals that women make up a significant percentage of the jurisdiction’s legal profession…
Released on Oct 30, 2024
IBAHRI condemns killing of lawyer Elvino Dias and calls for Mozambique to honour its international obligations
Murder of lawyer in Mozambique is attack on the legal profession and the rule of law, says IBAHRI. Elvino Dias was the legal advisor to opposition presidential candidate Venâncio Mondlane and Paulo Guambe, the election agent of the Podemos Party.
Released on Oct 29, 2024
IBA partners with leading law schools on International Legal Practice Program
The International Bar Association (IBA) has partnered with three prestigious law schools to deliver the International Legal Practice Program. The advanced online training initiative – which aims to give participants a robust understanding of international legal frameworks, cross-border transactions and dispute resolution...
Released on Oct 25, 2024
IBA gathers key legal figures to discuss state cooperation for the arrest and surrender of international crime suspects
On 16 October, 2024 at the French Embassy in The Hague, the International Bar Association’s (IBA) International Criminal Court and International Criminal Law (ICC & ICL) Programme convened an expert roundtable to discuss state cooperation for the arrest and surrender of suspects accused of international crimes.
Released on Oct 21, 2024
IBAHRI at the 57th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council: takeaways
With the conclusion of 57th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), held from 9 September–11 October 2024, the International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI) reflects on key discussions and outcomes of the session, side events held and the resolutions passed.
Released on Oct 18, 2024
eyeWitness app authenticating potential evidence of war crimes is shortlisted for UK ‘tech for good’ award
The International Bar Association (IBA)-founded eyeWitness to Atrocities (eyeWitness) app and organisation have been shortlisted in the ‘tech for good’ category of the 2024 UK tech awards, amid an ever more difficult landscape of international conflicts. These awards celebrate outstanding achievement in this rapidly...
Released on Oct 10, 2024
The IBA has announced Paweł Marcin Gołębiowski as the winner of the inaugural David W Rivkin Fellowship
Paweł Marcin Gołębiowski is the recipient of the newly established David W Rivkin Fellowship following his participation in the International Bar Association (IBA) internship programme in London, United Kingdom and a tripartite competition. The Fellowship, which includes a monetary award and mentorship, was created…
Released on Oct 2, 2024
La profesión legal aboga por que la inteligencia artificial proteja los derechos humanos, la democracia y el Estado de Derecho
La International Bar Association (IBA), la voz mundial de la profesión jurídica, se ha adherido formalmente al Convenio Marco del Consejo de Europa sobre la Inteligencia Artificial y los Derechos Humanos, la Democracia y el Estado Derecho. El Convenio Marco es el primer tratado internacional…
Released on Oct 2, 2024
The IBA is the first association of legal practitioners to endorse the Council of Europe Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence
The International Bar Association (IBA), the global voice of the legal profession, has formally endorsed the Council of Europe Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights, Democracy and the Rule of Law. The Framework Convention is the first ever international legally binding treaty for…
Released on Oct 2, 2024
IBA and CAIDP release groundbreaking report The Future is Now: Artificial Intelligence and the Legal Profession
The International Bar Association (IBA) and the Center for AI and Digital Policy (CAIDP) have launched a new report titled The Future is Now: Artificial Intelligence and the Legal Profession. This comprehensive study explores the transformative impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the legal profession and offers…
Released on Sep 30, 2024
Canada/Iran: Sam Sasan Shoamanesh has received the IBA Human Rights Award 2024
Lawyer Sam Sasan Shoamanesh has been presented with the 2024 IBA Award for Outstanding Contribution by a Legal Practitioner to Human Rights for his extraordinary dedication to defending human rights and cultivating the international Rule of Law for over two decades, particularly during his work at...
Released on Sep 25, 2024
Mashal Aamir of Pakistan wins 2024 IBA Outstanding Young Lawyer Award
Human rights lawyer Mashal Aamir is the recipient of the 2024 International Bar Association (IBA) Annual Outstanding Young Lawyer Award for her commitment to raising awareness and advocating for the human rights situation in North Korea, as well as her academic work surrounding the rights of minorities…
Released on Sep 25, 2024
India: Vineetha MG receives 2024 IBA Pro Bono Award
The recipient of the International Bar Association (IBA) Pro Bono Award for 2024 has been announced as Vineetha MG from India. She is honoured for her two decades of pro bono work, assisting individuals and communities who would otherwise lack access to legal representation.
Released on Sep 25, 2024
México: un informe de la IBA sobre la igualdad de género en la profesión jurídica revela que las mujeres solo ocupan el 17% de los puestos de alta responsabilidad en los bufetes de abogados
Según revela un nuevo informe, a pesar de que el 39% de los abogados de los bufetes de México son mujeres, solo ocupan el 17% de los puestos de alta responsabilidad. Publicado por la International Bar Association (IBA, Asociación Internacional de Abogados) durante su Conferencia Anual 2024…
Released on Sep 20, 2024
Mexico: IBA report on gender equality in the legal profession finds women hold only 17 per cent of senior positions in law firms
Despite 39 per cent of lawyers in law firms in Mexico being women, they only occupy 17 per cent of senior roles a new report reveals. Published by the International Bar Association (IBA) during its 2024 Annual Conference, held in Mexico City…
Released on Sep 20, 2024
Ernesto Zedillo y Norma Piña se centran en el Estado de derecho y la independencia del poder judicial en la apertura de la Conferencia Anual de la IBA en México
El 15 de septiembre, en la ceremonia de apertura de la Conferencia Anual 2024 de la Asociación Internacional de Abogados (International Bar Association, IBA) celebrada en Ciudad de México, el Estado de derecho y las amenazas a la independencia del poder judicial y a la democracia…
Released on Sep 18, 2024
Ernesto Zedillo and Norma Piña focus on rule of law and the independence of the judiciary at opening of the IBA Annual Conference in Mexico
On 15 September, at the Opening Ceremony of the 2024 International Bar Association (IBA) Annual Conference held in Mexico City, the rule of law and threats to the independence of the judiciary and democracy were the central themes of the speeches of IBA President…
Released on Sep 16, 2024
2024 IBA Annual Conference in Mexico City Opening Ceremony speech Chief Justice of Supreme Court Norma Piña
Distinguished Ms. Almudena Arpón de Mendívil, President of the International Bar Association; Distinguished participants in this Annual Conference; Ladies and gentlemen, a very good afternoon. I am grateful for the generous invitation extended to me by the International Bar Association, through its president, to…
Released on Sep 16, 2024
2024 IBA Annual Conference in Mexico City Opening Ceremony speech Professor Ernesto Zedillo
I begin by confessing that I come to this forum of "believers in rules" to break a rule, even if it is one of my own creation and self-imposition. That rule - which I have not broken in almost a quarter of a century – is…
Released on Sep 16, 2024
2024 IBA Annual Conference in Mexico City Opening Ceremony speech IBA President Almudena Arpón de Mendívil Aldama
What an honour and a great pleasure to welcome you to the IBA 2024 Annual Conference as President of this great Association. What a privilege it is to hold this flagship event for the IBA and for the entire legal profession here, in Mexico City…
Released on Sep 16, 2024
IBAHRI concerned by Taliban’s travel ban on the UN Special Rapporteur on Afghanistan
The International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI) has expressed concern over the Taliban’s 20 August 2024 announcement prohibiting Richard Bennett, the United Nations-appointed Special Rapporteur on Afghanistan from entering the country. Mr Bennett was due to visit Afghanistan to critically...
Released on Sep 9, 2024
The International Bar Association expresses its great concern about the speed with which Mexico is promoting a far-reaching reform of the judiciary
Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador has presented a legislative initiative entitled ‘Judicial Reform’. The proposal is far-reaching and includes the election by popular vote of ministers of the Supreme Court of Justice of the Nation, federal judges and magistrates in addition to the…
Released on Sep 2, 2024