IBA Human Rights Institute

The International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI) works to promote, protect and enforce human rights under a just rule of law. We believe in the fundamental right of the world’s citizens to have disputes heard and determined by an independent judiciary, and for judges and lawyers to be able to practice freely without interference.

To learn more about how IBAHRI works to advance human rights and the rule of law across the globe, visit the activities page. Alternatively, go to the regions page to see specific country projects.

• The IBAHRI conducted the first of its parliamentary strengthening trainings in Macedonia as part of its work for the Westminster Consortium.
• The IBA ICC Outreach Programme has released its fourth Outreach Report.
• The IBAHRI is seeking nominations for the IBA Human Rights Award 2010.
• An IBAHRI trial observer attended the appeal of human rights defender Evgeniy Zhovtis in Kazakhastan, which began on 20 October.
• The IBAHRI sent an observer to the trial of Alec Muchadehama, a human rights lawyer in Zimbabwe, which commenced on 14 October.
• The IBAHRI has released its latest report on Pakistan.
• The debate on business and human rights in the Democratic Republic of Congo can now be watched online.
• The IBAHRI and ILAC conducted a successful needs assessment in Kenya.

• IBA says States Parties must lead the way in strengthening and sustaining the ICC 20 November 2009
• IBAHRI welcomes decision to amend Model Penal Code regarding death penalty 16 November 2009
• IBAHRI condemns introduction of death penalty in
  Uganda for ‘aggravated homosexuality’ 4 November 2009
• IBA report concludes publicity is important for justice and recommends the ICC place more information in the public domain 3 November 2009
• IBAHRI welcomes High Court of Swaziland's decision to acquit Mario Masuku of terrorism charges 28 September 2009

Read all our press releases here.

• Sustaining the International Criminal Court: Issues for consideration at the 2010 Review Conference and beyond November 2009
• The Quest for a Public Face: the public debate on the International Criminal Court and its efforts to develop a vision and coherent strategy on external communications October 2009
• A Long March to Justice: A report on judicial independence and integrity in Pakistan September 2009
• Rebuilding courts and trust: An assessment of the needs of the justice system in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), August 2009 (also available in French)  
• Equality of Arms Review: July 2009 
• The IBAHRI 2008 Annual Report

View all our reports here