Jaime Carey, senior partner di Carey, il principale studio legale cileno, ha assunto la presidenza dell'International Bar Association.
Released on Jan 14, 2025
Jaime Carey, socio principal de Carey, el mayor bufete de abogados de Chile, ha asumido la presidencia de la International Bar Association.
Released on Jan 14, 2025
The International Bar Association's Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI) and Lawyers for Lawyers (L4L) have issued a joint statement expressing grave concern for the predicament of Ugandan human rights lawyer Eron Kiiza, who was summarily convicted of contempt of court and sentenced to…
Released on Jan 13, 2025
Jaime Carey, Senior Partner of Carey, Chile’s largest law firm, has assumed the presidency of the International Bar Association (IBA). Mr Carey is the first Chilean to occupy the office in the Association’s nearly 80-year history...
Released on Jan 13, 2025
Ahora que mi fascinante andadura como presidenta de la International Bar Association (IBA, Asociación Internacional de Abogados) durante el período 2023-2024 llega a su fin, miro con orgullo el camino que hemos recorrido juntos.
Released on Dec 31, 2024
As I take the last step of the fascinating journey of being the International Bar Association (IBA) President during 2023-2024, I look with pride at the path we have walked together. When I took office, my motto was not to lead a revolution, but an ambitious evolution, bringing this impressive Association to…
Released on Dec 19, 2024
With commemorations continuing this week for Human Rights Day (10 December 2024), the International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI) reflects upon the persistent challenges in defending universal human rights, which were pledged with the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights...
Released on Dec 12, 2024
The Hague Office of the International Bar Association (IBA) has reiterated its call for States Parties to demonstrate unequivocal support for the International Criminal Court (ICC or ‘the Court’) and to protect the Court and those who collaborate with it from threats and attacks. The appeal was made during the 23rd session...
Released on Dec 12, 2024
Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, the Speaker of Majlis (Iran’s Parliament), announced in a press conference, on 27 November 2024, that the Majlis-approved ‘Chastity and Hijab’ law would be implemented starting 13 December 2024. The International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI) condemns...
Released on Dec 11, 2024
The International Bar Association (IBA) is commemorating the United Nations Human Rights Day by highlighting its ongoing work in protecting and promoting fundamental human rights for all people. The IBA Committees play an integral part in the Association’s continued support of the global legal community…
Released on Dec 11, 2024
The violent crackdown on opposition protestors in Islamabad, Pakistan and a pattern of intolerance for the right to freedom of peaceful assembly throughout the country has drawn serious concern from the International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI). Gohar Ali Khan, the chairman of the...
Released on Dec 6, 2024
Comparative research, conducted by the International Bar Association (IBA) in 11 countries on five continents examining gender disparity in senior positions across the legal profession, has found that overall women make up 47 per cent of lawyers and 38 per cent of senior lawyers.
Released on Dec 4, 2024
The President of the International Bar Association (IBA), Almudena Arpón de Mendívil Aldama, has accepted an invitation to deliver a keynote address on 29 November 2024 at the 29th East Africa Law Society (EALS) Annual Conference. She will attend the event, taking place in Kampala, Republic of Uganda...
Released on Nov 29, 2024
The latest research by the International Bar Association (IBA) Legal Policy & Research Unit (LPRU) into gender disparity in the law is focused on Türkiye and reveals that the number of women occupying senior roles (47 per cent) outstrips the overall number of practising women…
Released on Nov 27, 2024
Baroness Helena Kennedy LT KC (Chair), Ms. Catherine Amirfar and Professor Can Yeginsu (Deputy Chairs), and Mr. Nadim Houry (Member) of The High Level Panel of Legal Experts on Media Freedom have released a joint statement in relation to its recommendation of an International Investigative Task Force...
Released on Nov 22, 2024
Soft law, particularly when devised by lawyers themselves, could help in the pursuit of more ethical legal practice, states a report produced following a roundtable convened by Chatham House, co-hosted by the International Bar Association and supported by the Legal Policy & Research Unit (LPRU).
Released on Nov 15, 2024
Natasha Tardif is announced the winner of the 2024 International Bar Association (IBA) Outstanding International Woman Lawyer Award. The accolade has been given in recognition of her pursuing excellence through gender equality, promoting female leadership and providing mentorship throughout the legal profession...
Released on Nov 8, 2024
The International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI) has issued a joint statement expressing deep concern over the arbitrary arrest and detention of Sudanese lawyer Montaser Abdullah since 7 September 2024 by the Sudanese Armed Forces. Mr Abdullah has provided legal representation for the…
Released on Nov 8, 2024
The International Bar Association (IBA) has published its second edition of the IBA Business and Human Rights Guidance for Bar Associations (Updated Bar Guidance). The new document complements the Updated IBA Guidance Note on Business and Human Rights: The role of lawyers in the changing landscape…
Released on Nov 5, 2024
The International Bar Association (IBA), the CEELI Institute and the Center for International Law & Policy in Africa (CILPA) have released a joint statement outlining 12 recommendations for strengthening the effective implementation of universal jurisdiction to support justice and accountability for international crimes.
Released on Nov 4, 2024
The International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI), condemns the passing of legislation in the Israeli parliament to ban the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) from operating in Israel, revoking its privileges and immunities…
Released on Oct 31, 2024
Baroness Helena Kennedy LT KC has been appointed to serve as the new Chair of the High Level Panel of Legal Experts on Media Freedom. She succeeds The Rt Hon the Lord Neuberger of Abbotsbury after his five-year tenure as the expert body’s inaugural Chair.
Released on Oct 30, 2024
The latest research into gender inequality in the global legal profession to be released by the International Bar Association (IBA) Legal Policy & Research Unit (LPRU) is focused on Ukraine. It reveals that women make up a significant percentage of the jurisdiction’s legal profession…
Released on Oct 30, 2024
Murder of lawyer in Mozambique is attack on the legal profession and the rule of law, says IBAHRI. Elvino Dias was the legal advisor to opposition presidential candidate Venâncio Mondlane and Paulo Guambe, the election agent of the Podemos Party.
Released on Oct 29, 2024
The International Bar Association (IBA) has partnered with three prestigious law schools to deliver the International Legal Practice Program. The advanced online training initiative – which aims to give participants a robust understanding of international legal frameworks, cross-border transactions and dispute resolution...
Released on Oct 25, 2024
On 16 October, 2024 at the French Embassy in The Hague, the International Bar Association’s (IBA) International Criminal Court and International Criminal Law (ICC & ICL) Programme convened an expert roundtable to discuss state cooperation for the arrest and surrender of suspects accused of international crimes.
Released on Oct 21, 2024
With the conclusion of 57th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), held from 9 September–11 October 2024, the International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI) reflects on key discussions and outcomes of the session, side events held and the resolutions passed.
Released on Oct 18, 2024
The International Bar Association (IBA)-founded eyeWitness to Atrocities (eyeWitness) app and organisation have been shortlisted in the ‘tech for good’ category of the 2024 UK tech awards, amid an ever more difficult landscape of international conflicts. These awards celebrate outstanding achievement in this rapidly...
Released on Oct 10, 2024
Paweł Marcin Gołębiowski is the recipient of the newly established David W Rivkin Fellowship following his participation in the International Bar Association (IBA) internship programme in London, United Kingdom and a tripartite competition. The Fellowship, which includes a monetary award and mentorship, was created…
Released on Oct 2, 2024
La International Bar Association (IBA), la voz mundial de la profesión jurídica, se ha adherido formalmente al Convenio Marco del Consejo de Europa sobre la Inteligencia Artificial y los Derechos Humanos, la Democracia y el Estado Derecho. El Convenio Marco es el primer tratado internacional…
Released on Oct 2, 2024