News releases
Trinidad and Tobago: IBAHRI condemns recriminalisation of same-sex intimacy
The International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI) condemns the Court of Appeal’s decision in the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago to recriminalise same-sex intimacy and overturn the 2018 ruling declaring section 13 and 16 of the Sexual Offences Act 1986 unconstitutional.
Released on Apr 24, 2025
On the passing of Pope Francis – a message from the International Bar Association
The IBA expresses its deepest condolences on the passing of His Holiness the Pope. His unwavering commitment to justice and the dignity of all people resonated far beyond religious boundaries and inspired those in the legal profession across the globe.
Released on Apr 23, 2025
Taiwan: IBA report on gender disparity in law shows women are underrepresented in senior roles
The latest research by the International Bar Association (IBA) Legal Policy & Research Unit (LPRU) into gender disparity in the law across the world is focused on Taiwan. The findings reveal that women are underrepresented at the top of the profession in…
Released on Apr 22, 2025
IBA and JustTalk co-host session on crimes against humanity in Ukraine
In the context of Russian aggression against Ukraine, the International Bar Association (IBA) and Ukraine’s JustTalk – respectively, the global voice of the legal profession and an open platform for professional discussion about criminal justice – convened a conversation with national and international law...
Released on Apr 18, 2025
Peru: IBAHRI expresses concern over legislative amendments that limit access to justice
The International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI) expresses concern regarding amendments to Law 27692 on the creation of the Peruvian Agency for International Cooperation (APCI), which were promulgated by the Executive on 14 April 2025. On 12 March 2025, the Peruvian Congress…
Released on Apr 17, 2025
The Honourable Associate Justice Mary Jane Ierodiaconou talks to the IBA
The IBA Legal Policy & Research Unit has released the fifth episode in its Inspirational Legal Women podcast series, featuring an interview with Honourable Associate Justice Mary-Jane Ierodiaconou.
Released on Apr 17, 2025
IBAHRI at the 58th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council: takeaways
With the conclusion of the 58th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, held from 24 February – 4 April 2025, the IBAHRI reflects on the key discussions and outcomes, the side events held and the resolutions passed.
Released on Apr 16, 2025
Lucie Allen, Managing Director of BARBRI, is the fourth guest of the IBA’s Inspirational Legal Women podcast series
The International Bar Association’s (IBA) Legal Policy & Research Unit (LPRU) has released the fourth episode in its Inspirational Legal Women podcast series, featuring an interview with Lucie Allen, Managing Director of BARBRI International – a global legal education company specialising in…
Released on Apr 15, 2025
IBA interviews Faiza Alleg Dolivet for its Inspirational Legal Women podcast series
The International Bar Association’s (IBA) Legal Policy & Research Unit (LPRU) has released the third episode in its Inspirational Legal Women podcast series, featuring international lawyer and mediator, Faiza Alleg Dolivet. Ms Alleg Dolivet has worked as an in-house legal director for…
Released on Apr 4, 2025
Iran: IBAHRI issues joint statement expressing concern for intensified crackdown on lawyers
The International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI) has published a joint statement expressing concern for the intensified state crackdown on lawyers in the Islamic Republic of Iran. In February 2025, the prosecutor’s office in Mashhad issued indictments against 16 lawyers…
Released on Apr 3, 2025
IBA President Jaime Carey and Salzburg Global launch the International Law Fellows Network
International Bar Association (IBA) President Jaime Carey, in partnership with Salzburg Global, has launched the International Law Fellows Network – a programme aimed at younger associates and aspiring international lawyers at the early stages of their careers…
Released on Apr 1, 2025
The IBA stands in support of the US legal profession
Following the International Bar Association’s (IBA) recent statement expressing deep concern over the ongoing erosion of the rule of law in the United States, the IBA stands in solidarity with the American Bar Association (ABA) and its statement rejecting the US administration’s efforts to…
Released on Mar 31, 2025
IBA President reaffirms the organisation’s commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion in law
As the month in which the International Women's Day is celebrated comes to an end, the International Bar Association’s (IBA) President, Jaime Carey, has reaffirmed the Association’s commitment to fostering a more diverse and inclusive legal profession…
Released on Mar 28, 2025
IBAHRI calls for urgent action to abolish modern slavery on ten-year anniversary of the UK’s Modern Slavery Act
The International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI) calls for urgent action from the UK government as ten-years on, the Modern Slavery Act 2015 (the Act) no longer holds up to scrutiny in the face of the persistent global prevalence of forced labour...
Released on Mar 27, 2025
New IBA Anti-Corruption Committee report finds corruption remains a prevalent issue for the legal profession
The IBA Anti-Corruption Committee and Legal Policy & Research Unit (LPRU) have released a new report on the effects of corruption on the legal profession, revealing that, despite a significant increase in lawyers’ understanding of international anti-corruption laws and instruments in recent years, challenges persist…
Released on Mar 24, 2025
IBAHRI condemns the renewed Israeli airstrikes and shelling of Gaza
The International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI) condemns Israel’s renewed airstrikes and shelling of Gaza that began on the night of 17 March. With reports of almost 600 people killed since shelling resumed, the recorded estimated number of Palestinian fatalities stands in excess of 50,000...
Released on Mar 24, 2025
IBA convenes officials and diplomats to discuss accountability for international crimes through strengthened support for the ICC
The IBA International Criminal Court and International Criminal Law Programme and IBAHRI convened officials of the ICC and the Assembly of States Parties with state representatives in Geneva. They discussed the role that the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) can play to promote accountability for...
Released on Mar 24, 2025
The IBA releases episode two of the Inspirational Legal Women podcast series, with Carola van den Bruinhorst
The IBA Legal Policy & Research Unit (LPRU) has launched the second episode of the podcast series Inspirational Legal Women featuring Carola van den Bruinhorst, a Dutch lawyer with over 20 years of experience at Loyens & Loeff and a consultant in transformation processes and leadership development.
Released on Mar 18, 2025
IBA expresses deep concern over the ongoing erosion of the rule of law in the United States
The International Bar Association (IBA) expresses deep concern over the ongoing erosion of the rule of law in the United States. Recent attacks by the US administration on the judiciary, the legal profession, and the media - each a vital pillar of democracy - have created a chilling effect both...
Released on Mar 17, 2025
IBAHRI welcomes arrest of former Philippine president Duterte as a major step towards justice
The IBAHRI welcomes the arrest of former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte pursuant to an arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court for crimes committed in connection with his ‘war on drugs’ campaign. This arrest marks a major step towards justice for the thousands of victims of his brutal regime.
Released on Mar 17, 2025
Arrest and surrender of former Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte to the ICC is a critical step towards justice
On 11 March 2025 the former president of the Republic of the Philippines, Rodrigo Duterte, was arrested by the country’s authorities on the basis of an arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court.
Released on Mar 14, 2025
IBA annual awards 2025 – call for nominations
The International Bar Association (IBA) is now receiving nominations for its three annual awards (the Awards): the IBA Award for Outstanding Contribution by a Legal Practitioner to Human Rights; the IBA Pro Bono Award; and the IBA Outstanding Young Lawyer Award.
Released on Mar 12, 2025
IBA marks International Women’s Day with launch of Phase 2 of its 50:50 by 2030 gender equality project
Phase 2 of the International Bar Association’s (IBA) global project addressing the lack of gender parity at senior levels across the law launched today as International Women’s Day (8 March) is commemorated around the world. The overall aim of the project is to achieve equal...
Released on Mar 7, 2025
David Kaye appointed as new member of the High Level Panel of Legal Experts on Media Freedom
Baroness Helena Kennedy LT KC, Chair of the High Level Panel of Legal Experts on Media Freedom, has appointed Professor David Kaye, the former UN Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression…
Released on Mar 7, 2025
Iran: IBAHRI is concerned at crackdown on human rights lawyers and calls for release of lawyer Mohammad Reza Faghihi
The International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI) is concerned about the systematic erosion of the independence of Iran’s legal profession and persecution of its human rights lawyers. Citing the conviction and sentencing of lawyer Mohammad Reza Faghihi as a recent example...
Released on Mar 3, 2025
Inspirational Legal Women podcast series launched by the IBA
The International Bar Association (IBA) Legal Policy & Research Unit (LPRU) has launched the podcast series ‘Inspirational Legal Women’. The series encourages inspirational IBA members with interesting careers and remarkable stories to…
Released on Mar 3, 2025
Inaugural UK Media Freedom Forum launched by IBAHRI and partners
The inaugural UK Media Freedom Forum is taking place from 4–5 March 2025 at The City Law School, London. Organised by the International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI), the Foreign Policy Centre (FPC) and Justice for Journalists Foundation (JFJ), in partnership…
Released on Feb 27, 2025
IBA Committees demonstrate commitment to social justice and the rule of law
The United Nations World Day of Social Justice is observed annually on 20 February and is based on the International Labour Organization (ILO) Declaration on Social Justice for a Fair Globalization. Unanimously adopted by the ILO on 10 June 2008, the declaration recognises that a strong social...
Released on Feb 20, 2025
UN World Day of Social Justice 20 February 2025 - IBA specialist committees focus on eradicating poverty
The video of a recent webinar organised by IBA specialist Committees which concentrated on UN Sustainable Development Goal 1 is being shared in honour of the United Nations World Day of Social Justice on 20 February. It is estimated that 575 million people live in extreme poverty.
Released on Feb 20, 2025
UN World Day of Social Justice 20 February 2025 - Integrating business and human rights
The IBA is marking the United Nations World Day of Social Justice by reminding lawyers of two of its published guidelines that recommend frameworks for the integration of human rights and environmental due diligence regulations: the Updated IBA Business and Human Rights Guidance for Bar Associations...
Released on Feb 20, 2025