IBA's Human Rights Institute
@IBAHRI
The International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute works to promote and protect human rights & the independence of the legal profession worldwide
The IBAHRI is actively engaging international actors, including the @UN, on the issue of #GenderApartheid in #Afghanistan and #Iran, following the 2024 Parliamentary Ad-Hoc Inquiry report, 'SHATTERING #WOMEN'S RIGHTS, SHATTERING LIVES'. Find out more: tinyurl.com/bdhhfwt8
The #UK Parliament's @HumanRightsCtte has published its report on #ForcedLabour in UK supply chains, recommending an import ban on goods produced in this way. IBAHRI submitted evidence to the inquiry and IBAHRI's Baroness @HelenaKennedyKC is a member of the Committee.
The UK risks being a dumping ground for goods made using forced labour. No effective safeguards are in place to prevent these goods entering the UK and being sold to consumers. Read our report: publications.parliament.uk/pa/jt5901/jtse…
Listen to IBAHRI's Dr @EwelinaUO and @aarif_abraham of @AU_Feed discuss engaging the #UK government to better recognise, and prevent, #genocide and atrocity crimes on the @AsymmetricalH podcast: tinyurl.com/59au3p8d
IBAHRI's Dr @EwelinaUO highlights the dangers faced by those forced to return to #Afghanistan under the #Taliban regime. Dr Ochab’s article centres on a statement from @UN experts condemning mass forced deportations of Afghan nationals. Read via @Forbes: forbes.com/sites/ewelinao…
IBAHRI Director Baroness @HelenaKennedyKC spoke to @JackieLongc4 of @Channel4News on the risk of reprisals from the #Taliban following a data leak that revealed the details of thousands of people trying to leave #Afghanistan. Watch: channel4.com/news/unclear-i…
IBAHRI honours the legacy of its Founding Honorary President on @UN Nelson Mandela International Day 2025. IBAHRI remembers his unwavering appeals for #justice and #equality and reaffirms its commitment to Mr Mandela's principles. Read: ibanet.org/Celebrating-th…
IBAHRI, @hrw and @ICJ_org have issued a statement on the strong push back against the #UnitedStates’ sanctions on the @IntlCrimCourt at the 59th session of @UN_HRC. #HumanRights experts, States and civil society condemned the US' retaliatory actions. Read: tinyurl.com/s272umun
At @UN_HRC 59th session, IBAHRI issued statements on #HumanRights in #Afghanistan, #China, #Myanmar & others. The Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against #Ukraine & #US sanctions against the @IntlCrimCourt were also under the spotlight. Read: tinyurl.com/mtj52par
On 14 July, the IBAHRI, @AU_Feed and @Coalition4GR launched a new initiative in the #UK Parliament — the Standing Group on Atrocity Crimes. The group has been set up to convene an independent review of the #UK approach to atrocity prevention & response. tinyurl.com/49ddynau
11 July 2025 marks 30 years since the #Srebrenica #genocide, when thousands of male Bosniaks were murdered by the Bosnian Serb army. IBAHRI's @EwelinaUO highlights early warning signs indicating the risk of atrocities reoccurring in the region. @Forbes: tinyurl.com/ykpufsfm
WATCH: IBAHRI's Francesca Restifo delivered a joint statement with the @Association_UBA during the 59th session of the @UN_HRC on the role of technical cooperation and capacity-building in strengthening #Ukraine's #justice institutions.
WATCH: IBAHRI Senior Programme #Lawyer, Dr Ewelina Ochab (@EwelinaUO), in discussion with @AFIntlBrk on the @IntlCrimCourt arrest warrant for Taliban leaders in #Afghanistan.
@EwelinaUO, in response to the Taliban’s reaction—stating they do not recognize the ICC—said: “It doesn’t matter if the Taliban recognize the ICC. The point is that Afghanistan is a member of the ICC, and this court has jurisdiction over Afghanistan.” She further emphasized the…
URGENT NOTE: There is a NEW livestream link for the event, today 9 July, 1200 – 1430 BST - youtube.com/watch?v=E9mI4N…
9 July, 1200 – 1430 BST: Join the IBAHRI for an event marking the 10th anniversary of the 709 crackdown in #China and the 9th China #HumanRights #Lawyers Day. IBAHRI Director Baroness @HelenaKennedyKC will make opening remarks. Watch the livestream: youtube.com/live/tlgoISoqe…
The IBAHRI and @BAHRLorg have made a submission to @UN_HRC's Universal Periodic Review on #Belarus, focusing on the #HumanRights situation. Attacks on the #legal profession, politically motivated prosecutions & #FairTrial denials are discussed. Read: tinyurl.com/yc5bajc3
✅Over 200 participants followed the event “Protecting lawyers to ensure access to justice”, organised by CCBE @coe @IBAHRI, & the Perm Rep of Luxembourg to UNOG! 🤝 🎥Missed it? Watch the replay here: youtu.be/FN-4KTCj3w4?fe…
9 July, 1200 – 1430 BST: Join the IBAHRI for an event marking the 10th anniversary of the 709 crackdown in #China and the 9th China #HumanRights #Lawyers Day. IBAHRI Director Baroness @HelenaKennedyKC will make opening remarks. Watch the livestream: youtube.com/live/tlgoISoqe…
With @IBAHRI, we have hosted a @WiltonPark event on the pursuit of criminal justice for 🇺🇦. Together with Ukraine we have identified and committed to concrete steps to help deliver accountability for Ukraine and the Ukrainian people. #StandWithUkraine
NEW report from IBAHRI & British parliamentarians makes recommendations for #UK government to address widespread conflict-related sexual violence (#CRSV) and the use of #ChildLabour in the mining sector in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (#DRC). Read: tinyurl.com/yx8yh4t7
The IBAHRI has signed a statement condemning the arbitrary detention of Turkish #lawyer Mehmet Pehlivan, defence counsel to detained #Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, and the intensifying reprisals against members of the #legal profession in #Turkey. Read: tinyurl.com/429s7ruk
