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28-29 January 2026 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Interviews, speeches and showcase sessions from the 2025 IBA Annual Conference in Toronto
The former senior legal adviser to George W Bush discusses the second Trump administration and threats to rule of law
The erosion of LGBTQIA+ rights and equality around the world
A worldwide increase of harassment, intimidation and attacks against journalists
The former Canadian Ombudsperson for Responsible Enterprise on the role and its challenges
Bill Browder, Head of the Global Magnitsky Justice Campaign, speaks about the history of the Magnitsky Act, Putin and the effect of sanctions
An interview with Ugandan LGBTQ+ advocate Frank Mugisha.
Interview: Human rights barrister and tech policy expert Susie Alegre
Today’s political climate presents BRICS with many challenges
The IBA’s Human Rights Institute works to promote and protect human rights and the independence of the legal profession.
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