Established in 1947, the International Bar Association (IBA) is the world’s leading organisation of international legal practitioners, bar associations and law societies, with a membership of more than 45,000 individual lawyers, over 200 bar associations and law societies spanning all continents. The International Bar Association's Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI) was established in 1995 and works across the association to promote, protect and enforce human rights and the independence of the legal profession worldwide. Click here to find out more about the IBAHRI’s work by activity or by region.
How can I become a member?
You can become a member of the IBAHRI for just
£40 a year, as part of your overall IBA membership, or as an IBAHRI unique member. Click
here to find out more about becoming a member of the IBA. Click
here to become an IBAHRI unique member.
Why should I become a member?
The IBAHRI is able to carry out its work thanks to the generous financial support of its funding bodies and members. Your membership contribution will have a direct impact on the work of the Institute as we strive to promote and protect human rights and the independence of the legal profession.