News releases
UN World Day of Social Justice 20 February 2025 - IBA spotlights work of its Global Employment Institute
The United Nations World Day of Social Justice, observed each 20 February, draws attention to the importance of a fair labour market to improve lives and create a more sustainable future for all. Central to this is inclusive and effective governance of work, ensuring employment opportunities and...
Released on Feb 20, 2025
AI requires greater attention from the legal sector, IBA Future of Legal Services Commission report reveals
According to the International Bar Association’s (IBA) Future of Legal Services Commission (FLSC), artificial intelligence (AI) is a crucial topic that the legal profession needs to focus on more in the short-term. However, research undertaken by the FLSC reveals...
Released on Feb 13, 2025
IBAHRI to co-host gender apartheid event at UK Houses of Parliament
The IBAHRI, One Law for All and Project Resist are hosting an event titled ‘Gender Apartheid: A Crime Against Humanity’ on Thursday 6 March 2025 at the Houses of Parliament in London. The organisers and speakers are joining countless courageous women to call on the international community...
Released on Feb 13, 2025
FREE training for human rights defenders on freedom of religion or belief offered by IBAHRI
The International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI) is offering a free online training course for human rights defenders working on cases relating to freedom of religion or belief (FoRB). Taking place from 17–27 February 2025, the programme is divided into 16 sessions covering...
Released on Feb 10, 2025
US sanctions against the International Criminal Court are denounced by the IBA
The International Bar Association (IBA) denounces sanctions against the International Criminal Court (ICC). The IBA calls on all states to oppose sanctions and respect the judicial independence of the Court.
Released on Feb 7, 2025
Türkiye: IBAHRI urges authorities to drop lawsuit against Istanbul Bar Association
The International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI) has co-signed a statement expressing deep concern for the recent criminal investigation and lawsuit against the Istanbul Bar Association, its President İbrahim Kaboğlu, and the executive board in the Republic of Türkiye.
Released on Jan 29, 2025
A message from the IBA on the passing of Michael Reynolds, a former President of the IBA
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Michael Reynolds, former President International Bar Association (2013–2014), who died on 26 January 2025. As tributes pour into the IBA, our condolences, prayers and thoughts are with…
Released on Jan 28, 2025
Zimbabwe: IBAHRI welcomes abolition of death penalty
The IBAHRI welcomes the abolition of the death penalty for ordinary crimes in Zimbabwe through the Death Penalty Abolition Act (2024), which President Emmerson Mnangagwa signed into law on 31 December 2024. Zimbabwe has had a de facto moratorium on executions since 2005...
Released on Jan 27, 2025
IBA promotes the Rule of Law across the world through a series of short films
Through a series of short films, the International Bar Association (IBA) – the global voice of the legal profession – is increasing awareness of the value and significance of the Rule of Law among people worldwide as the 2025 United Nations International Day of Education (UN Day) is commemorated.
Released on Jan 24, 2025
A cohort of organisations spotlight the ‘forgotten genocide’ of Uyghurs by China
To draw attention to the reported ongoing genocide targeting Uyghurs and other Turkic peoples in East Turkistan – an area referred to by China as the ‘Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region’ – Baroness Helena Kennedy LT KC, Director of the International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI) chaired...
Released on Jan 23, 2025
Hina Jilani announced as the new Co-Chair of the IBA’s Human Rights Institute Council
Pioneering lawyer and pro-democracy campaigner Hina Jilani has taken up the position of Co-Chair of the International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI) Council. Her tenure, effective from 1 January 2025, will run until 31 December 2026. She succeeds Anne Ramberg Dr Jur hc...
Released on Jan 22, 2025
A homage to Anne Ramberg, whose tenure as IBAHRI Co-Chair has ended
With the stepping down of Anne Ramberg Dr Jur hc (pictured) as Co-Chair of the International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI), we reflect on her contribution to the IBAHRI over the course of her six-year tenure from 2019-2024. Anne left office on 31 December 2024.
Released on Jan 16, 2025
Il cileno Jaime Carey entra nella storia come nuovo presidente dell’International Bar Association
Jaime Carey, senior partner di Carey, il principale studio legale cileno, ha assunto la presidenza dell'International Bar Association (IBA, Associazione internazionale degli ordini forensi). Carey è il primo cileno a ricoprire la carica nei quasi 80 anni di storia dell'associazione.
Released on Jan 14, 2025
El chileno Jaime Carey hace historia como nuevo presidente de la International Bar Association
Jaime Carey, socio principal de Carey, el mayor bufete de abogados de Chile, ha asumido la presidencia de la International Bar Association (IBA, Asociación Internacional de Abogados). Carey es el primer chileno que ocupa el cargo en los casi 80 años de historia de la asociación.
Released on Jan 14, 2025
Uganda: IBAHRI and L4L issue statement expressing grave concern for hasty conviction of lawyer Eron Kiiza
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
Chile’s Jaime Carey makes history as new President of the International Bar Association
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
Declaracion del Presidente de la IBA - Lo que hemos logrado juntos
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
IBA President statement - What we have achieved together
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
IBAHRI reflects on the state of universal human rights in wake of Human Rights Day 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
As the International Criminal Court faces attacks, the IBA Hague Office repeats call for support
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
IBAHRI condemns the ‘Chastity and Hijab’ law in Iran and calls for sanctions against the Iranian Revolutionary Guard leadership
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
Pakistan: IBAHRI concerned by violent crackdown against opposition protestors
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
IBA President launches new 50:50 by 2030 report and holds event on gender disparity in senior law roles
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
IBA President and high-level delegation in Uganda for East Africa Law Society Annual Conference
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
Latest IBA report on gender equality in the law is focused on Türkiye and yields insightful results
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
The High Level Panel of Legal Experts on Media Freedom welcomes the Netherlands’ publication of a feasibility study on an international investigative task force on crimes against journalists
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 could help lawyers pursue more ethical practice, Chatham House report suggests
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 wins 2024 IBA Outstanding Woman Lawyer Award
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
Sudan: IBAHRI issues joint statement expressing concern over arrest and detention of lawyer Montaser Abdullah
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
IBA publishes second edition of the IBA Guidance on Business and Human Rights for Bar Associations
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