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The IBA believes 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 practise freely and without interference.
Established in 1995 under the honorary presidency of Nelson Mandela, the IBA's Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI) is a leading voice in the worldwide promotion, protection and enforcement of human rights under a just rule of law.
Our work
The IBAHRI undertakes a variety of activities, including:
- Human rights law training for lawyers and judges
- Programmes to strengthen the judiciary in post-conflict countries and fragile states
- Fact-finding missions and sending trial observers to countries where the rule of law has deteriorated
- Making representations to authorities where individuals or the independence of the judiciary has been threatened
- Galvanising international support to lobby for change through media and advocacy campaigns
- Providing long-term assistance to under-resourced bar associations and law societies
- Producing newsletters and other publications to highlight issues of concern.
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 but, through membership of the IBAHRI, demonstrate their commitment to supporting human rights and the freedom of the profession.
Objectives of the IBAHRI:
- The promotion, protection and enforcement of human rights under a just rule of law
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The promotion and protection of the independence of the judiciary and of the legal profession worldwide
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The adoption and implementation of standards and instruments regarding human rights accepted and enacted by the community of nations
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The acquisition and dissemination of information concerning issues relating to human rights, judicial independence and the rule of law | 
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