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Outstanding International Woman Lawyer Award

The IBA’s Outstanding International Woman Lawyer Award 2018 was presented to Eloísa Machado de Almeida at the IBA 8th World Women Lawyers Conference in London, 13 April. Ms Almeida is a well-known human rights lawyer in Brazil. Throughout her career, she has handled numerous cases of women whose children died in juvenile detention centres and cases involving police extermination groups.

Governmental power and the rule of law

On 19 April in Washington DC, the IBA held a panel discussion entitled ‘Governmental power and the rule of law’, in cooperation with the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars and with support from the International Bar Association Foundation. This was the first event of a six-part series discussing contemporary rule of law challenges. Video of the event will follow soon.

North Korea Inquiry

On 14 March, the IBA's War Crimes Committee held a side event at the 37th Session of the UN Human Rights Council, on the role of NGOs in promoting accountability for crimes against humanity, with focus on North Korea. This followed the Committee's recent report calling for formal investigation into crimes against humanity committed in North Korea’s political prisons.

The IBA’s films and podcasts cover a wide range of legal, business and human rights issues and include interviews, webcasts and documentaries featuring prominent experts.

Latest films and podcasts

Russia: the diplomatic standoff

Russia, under Putin, continues to adopt a defiant stance on the world stage. This podcast considers the West's response

US-China trade

Michael Froman, former US Trade Representative, discusses the US' approach to world trade and China's ascent

North Korea: the international response

Michael Kirby on the nuclear threat and human rights issues in North Korea

Refugee crisis - lawyers on the frontline

Short film: Thousands of refugees on Greek islands are struggling to access legal assistance within a confusing and stretched system

The International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI) works with the global legal community to promote and protect human rights and the independence of the legal profession worldwide.

Latest developments

Legality of armed drone strikes

Read the IBAHRI's Resolution and Background Paper

Human rights in the USA

IBAHRI calls on President Trump to re-evaluate stance on human rights

'The Obligation to Mobilise Resources'

Bridging Human Rights, Sustainable Development Goals, and Economic and Fiscal Policies

Philippines' war on drugs

IBAHRI urges President Duterte to ensure due process of law

The IBA’s Legal Policy & Research Unit (LPRU) undertakes research, develops, and implements innovative strategies and initiatives that are relevant to current contemporary global issues.