About the IBAHRI

Mission

The International Bar Association's Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI) works to promote and protect human rights under a just rule of law. The IBAHRI believes that the independence of the judiciary is one of the cornerstones of the rule of law and works to protect the right and ability of judges and lawyers to be able to practise freely and without undue interference.


Objectives

  • The promotion, protection and enforcement of human rights under a just rule of law
  • The promotion and protection of the independence of the judiciary and of the legal profession worldwide
  • The adoption and implementation of standards and instruments regarding human rights accepted and enacted by the community of nations
  • The acquisition and dissemination of information concerning issues relating to human rights, judicial independence and the rule of law
  • The practical implementation of human rights and the rule of law worldwide such as through capacity building initiatives


Working towards our objectives

In order to advanceour objectives, the IBAHRI undertakes a variety of projects to build capacity, lobby for change and highlight issues of international concern to the public, the media and the legal community. Our core activities include training for lawyers and judges; capacity building with bar associations and law societies; undertaking high-level fact-finding missions; and conducting trial observations. The IBAHRI also works on a number of thematic programmes, such as the abolition of the death penalty, poverty, sexual orientation, and international terrorism. We liaise closely with international and regional human rights organisations producing news releases and publications to highlight issues of concern to worldwide media.


History

The IBAHRI was established in 1995 under the honorary presidency of Nelson Mandela. The IBAHRI provided effective means for the International Bar Association (IBA) to promote the rule of law and the interests of the legal profession. Since 1995 the IBAHRI has grown significantly, becoming a leading voice in the promotion of the rule of law worldwide.The IBAHRI welcomes members from across the legal, social and political spectrum; indeed, many of our most active participants do not practise human rights law in their daily lives but, through membership of the IBAHRI, demonstrate their commitment to supporting human rights and the freedom of the profession.

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