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Established in 1947, shortly after the creation of the United Nations and with the aim of protecting and advancing the rule of law, the IBA was born out of the conviction that an organisation made up of the world's bar associations could contribute to global stability and peace.
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Global Insight magazine All editions
Women in power
In a year of significant elections, Global Insight examines why women are underrepresented as candidates for office in many countries.
The US election litigation battlefield
The 2024 US presidential race is testing the resilience of the country’s democracy.
Uncharted territory: Israel, Hamas and the International Criminal Court
The ICC has requested arrest warrants for the leaders of Hamas and Israel.
Humanity’s litmus test
It has been 10 years since ISIS attempted to annihilate the Yazidi people. Will the Yazidis be able to find justice?
Compensation for overseas victims of corruption
The framework to provide compensation to overseas victims of economic crime has been criticised as insufficient.
Making an impact
The IBA has published the first known study to comprehensively quantify the legal profession's socio-economic influence
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Year of elections - Asia in focus
Rule of law concerns in some of the world's largest democracies
Compensating Ukraine
Evaluating the frameworks for rebuilding the country
The Red Sea and the Houthis
The impact of rebel attacks on global trade and relations
Ukraine, Middle East and the ICC
An interview with Prosecutor Karim Khan KC
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IBA's Human Rights Institute
The IBA’s Human Rights Institute works to promote and protect human rights and the independence of the legal profession.
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The IBA undertakes various projects across the breadth of its committees and other groups. All projects and reports
