News releases
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
IBAHRI, bar associations and international lawyers’ organisations call for protection of lawyers in Iran
The IBAHRI, together with several international lawyers’ organisations, has released a joint statement to express solidarity with human rights lawyers in Iran, Nazanin Salari, Mahmoud Taravat-Ruy, and Masoud Ahmadian.
Released on Nov 9, 2023
Raphael Lorenzo Aguiling Pangalangan of The Philippines wins 2023 IBA Outstanding Young Lawyer Award
Human rights lawyer Raphael Lorenzo Aguiling Pangalangan of the Republic of the Philippines is the recipient of the 2023 IBA Annual Outstanding Young Lawyer Award.
Released on Nov 8, 2023
Argentina: Maria Fernanda Mierez receives 2023 IBA Pro Bono Award
The recipient of the IBA Pro Bono Award for 2023 has been announced as María Fernanda Mierez, Partner at Argentinian law firm Beccar Varela.
Released on Nov 6, 2023
Singapore: Ravi Madasamy receives IBA Human Rights Award 2023
Lawyer Ravi Madasamy has received the 2023 Award for Outstanding Contribution to Human Rights for his extraordinary dedication to defending human rights, and the abolition of the death penalty in the Republic of Singapore.
Released on Nov 2, 2023
Israel/Gaza: IBAHRI calls for adherence to international law
In the aftermath of the atrocities that took place on 7 October 2023, the President of the International Bar Association issued a statement in condemnation of Hamas’s atrocity crimes.
Released on Nov 2, 2023
Russia: IBAHRI condemns arrests of Alexey Navalny’s lawyers and calls for their immediate release
The IBAHRI condemns the arrests of Vadim Kobzev, Alexey Liptser and Igor Sergunin, lawyers representing Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny, and calls for their immediate release and for all charges against them to be dropped.
Released on Oct 18, 2023
IBA launches global anti-corruption survey
The IBA Anti-Corruption Committee and the IBA Legal Policy and Research Unit (LPRU), with input from the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), have announced the launch of a new anti-corruption survey to gather data on the existence and effectiveness of anti-corruption and anti-money laundering legislation at a global level.
Released on Oct 17, 2023
IBA condemns Hamas attacks on Israel which represent a clear violation of human rights and humanitarian law and urges for a just solution to be achieved between Israel and Palestine
The International Bar Association (IBA) strongly condemns the heinous attacks on Israel by the militant group Hamas. These indiscriminate and targeted atrocities against Israeli citizens contravene an unequivocal, non-derogable prohibition under international law.
Released on Oct 11, 2023
Ukraine: IBAHRI Director Baroness Helena Kennedy to co-chair task force on deported children
Baroness Helena Kennedy KC, Director of the IBAHRI, is announced by Andriy Yermak, Head of the Ukraine President's Office, as Co-Chair of Bring Kids Back UA – a high-level group of experts focused on returning forcefully deported children to Ukraine.
Released on Oct 4, 2023
Pour la première fois, l’IBA publie un agenda juridique identifiant les principaux points d’inquiétude de la profession
L’IBA a publié l’Agenda juridique de l’IBA (l’Agenda), un document qui identifie les défis les plus urgents auxquels feront face les juristes au cours des cinq prochaines années (2023-2028) et inclura l’engagement de l’IBA à assurer le leadership sur les questions évoquées.
Released on Oct 3, 2023