#Zimbabwe: IBAHRI & partners condemn violence & intimidation against #HumanRights #lawyer Douglas Coltart at a public hearing on Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 in Harare on 31 March 2026. The statement calls on Zimbabwean authorities to respect freedom of expression.
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The IBAHRI has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing and defending the #HumanRights of #women and #girls around the world as mounting evidence points to a concerning reversal of progress in multiple regions, including #Afghanistan, #Iran and #Iraq.
Find out more: www.ibanet.org/IBAHRI-warns...
#Syria: The IBAHRI and partners welcome the renewal of the International Commission of Inquiry (COI) mandate at #UNHRC61. The statement underscores the continued importance of the COI's efforts to support accountability in the country.
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Arabic: tinyurl.com/y3utanf7
On 22 April, the #ICC Appeals Chamber is due to deliver its decision on former #Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte’s jurisdictional challenge. Neri Colmenares, renowned #HumanRights #lawyer and IBAHRI Council Member, provides an insightful analysis on the case.
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#Türkiye: IBAHRI and partners have formed the Independent #Legal Mission on the Peace Process in Türkiye to better understand recent developments related to the peace process in the country and contribute to the achievement of a just and lasting peace.
Find out more: www.ibanet.org/Turkiye-IBAH...
Writing in the Hennepin Lawyer, Hennepin County Bar Association President Jessica Klander reflects on conversations held during #UNHRC61, including with IBAHRI #UN Representative Francesca Restifo, & the important role of bar associations in safeguarding #democracy.
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The designation of Belarusian #HumanRights organisations PEN Belarus, Human Constanta and the Belarusian Helsinki Committee as ‘extremist formations’ has been condemned in a statement by IBAHRI and partners as being politically motivated persecution.
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NGOs urge China to ensure the release of lawyer Yu Wensheng and his full freedom after release.
In a joint statement, ISHR and 24 human rights groups urge Chinese authorities to release arbitrarily detained human rights lawyer Yu Wensheng at the end of his sentence.
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SAVE THE DATE - 18 June: #Hungary is country of focus for International Fair Trial Day (#IFTD) 2026 following systemic violations of the right to a #FairTrial. The #EbruTimtik Award honouring #lawyers fighting for fair trials will be given in #Budapest. Nominate someone: iftd.org/wp-content/u...
In #Iran, #lawyers & #HumanRights defenders continue to face persecution. Nasrin Sotoudeh arrested again. Reza Khandan still detained. A coalition including the #IBAHRI calls for their immediate release and respect for fundamental rights.
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#China: IBAHRI and partners express deep concern over the conviction and arbitrary detention of #XieYang on charges relating to his legitimate work as a #HumanRights #lawyer. The IBAHRI joins the call for his immediate and unconditional release.
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Key takeaways from #UNHRC61 (23 Feb-31 Mar 2026): IBAHRI delivered joint statements covering the #HumanRights situations in countries including #Afghanistan, #Iran, #Sudan and #Tunisia, and participated in side events on topics including accountability for #Ukraine.
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Arbitrary Denial of Parole for Political Prisoners: Joint UN Communication on the Detention of Human Rights Lawyer Selçuk Kozağaçli
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#IBAHRI expresses grave concern regarding #Israel's two #DeathPenalty bills advancing in the #Knesset that seek to permit capital punishment. IBAHRI urges #Israel to withdraw the bills in line with its obligations under #InternationalLaw.
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#FairTrial
for justice and accountability for all. Let’s start in small places, close to home, with comprehensive universal jurisdiction legislation, which will give some hope to victims/survivors. Step by step, for a world made anew, after all.’ 4/4
#GenderEquality #Women #HumanRights
continue to be a promise yet to be fulfilled. We may not be able to change the situation globally all at once, but we can start in small places, close to home, in the words of Eleanor Roosevelt. So, let’s start in small places, close to home, with legal reforms ensuring effective avenues... 3/4
'Too often, access to justice is the privilege of a few women and girls, with impunity being a norm that they are told to accept. Too often, we see perpetrators getting away with some of the worst atrocity crimes, including conflict related sexual violence. In 2026, justice and accountability...2/4
IBAHRI's @ewelinaochab.bsky.social represented the Institute at the #UnitedNations Commission on the Status of Women's 70th session (#CSW70) from 9-19 March 2026 in #NewYork. Stressing the importance of #legal reform to improve access to #justice and ensure accountability, she remarked: 1/4
IBAHRI and the International Commission of Jurists issued a joint statement at #UNHRC61 condemning ongoing repression of civil society in #Belarus, in particular attacks against #lawyers representing dissenting voices and defending #HumanRights and the #RuleOfLaw.
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At a #UK Parliamentary session earlier this month, the APPG on International Law, Justice and Accountability and #IBAHRI highlighted the global decline in #women’s rights in countries including #Afghanistan, #NorthKorea, #Syria, #Sudan and the #UK.
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#Guatemala’s 2026 #judicial appointments risk political interference, weak oversight and intimidation of justice actors, warns #IBAHRI report authored by Francesca Restifo and Eleonora Scala. Published: 18 March 2026
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#Guatemala: IBAHRI & partners issued a statement at #UN Human Rights Council 61st session calling for an end to the criminalisation of #justice system personnel, #HumanRights defenders, #journalists & Indigenous authorities.
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On Tuesday 17 March 2026, 1030-1200 EDT, IBAHRI's Dr @ewelinaochab.bsky.social and other expert panellists will discuss #GenderApartheid in #Afghanistan and routes to accountability. A @righttolearn.ca event. Part of the #UnitedNations NGO #CSW70 Forum.
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#Women #Equality
Presentación de las conclusiones y recomendaciones de la misión de monitoreo del #IBAHRI sobre el proceso de selección judicial 2026 en #Guatemala.
🗓 18 de marzo
🕗 0800-0830 CST / 1400-1430 GMT
💻 Evento virtual
🌐 Interpretación inglés–español disponible
🔗 Registro aquí: tinyurl.com/mph63rha
Presentation of the findings & recommendations of IBAHRI monitoring mission on #Guatemala's 2026 judicial selection processes.
🗓 18 March
🕗 0800-0830 CST / 1400-1430 GMT
💻 Virtual event
🌐 English-Spanish interpretation
🔗 Register: tinyurl.com/mph63rha
On 12 March 2026, IBAHRI and the Ukrainian Bar Association delivered a statement at #UNHRC61 on the #HumanRights situation in #Ukraine. The statement calls on the Council to continue to support accountability efforts, including the establishment of the Special Tribunal.
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#IBA and #IBAHRI condemn the escalation of the armed conflict around the Levant and Gulf region and call for an end to all hostilities. The ongoing violations of international law and the #UN Charter are of grave concern. #Civilians must be protected. www.ibanet.org/The-Israel-U...
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#HongKong: IBAHRI and partners express grave concern for #HumanRights barrister #ChowHangtung, who has been arbitrarily detained and subjected to solitary confinement under HK's National Security Law for her role in organising the peaceful Tiananmen vigil in 2020-21.
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