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Interview with Reinaldo Villalba on the “historic” ruling by the Inter-American Court of Human Rights in the “CAJAR v. Colombia” case

On 18 March 2024, the Inter-American Court of Human Rights issued a “historic” ruling in the “Case of the members of the Lawyers’ Corporation ‘José Alvear Restrepo’ v. Colombia”. The Observatory was very pleased to interview prominent human rights lawyer Reinaldo Villalba to understand the content, consequences and scope of this decision. Reinaldo Villalba […]

United Nations: Afghanistan’s Alternative Report for the Universal Periodic Review

The International Observatory for Lawyers in Danger is establishing itself on the international stage at the United Nations Human Rights Council. The OIAD has submitted its first alternative report to the 46th session of the 4th cycle of the Universal Periodic Review on Afghanistan, in October 2023, on the subject of the legal profession engaged […]

Press release: “Faces of Freedom”: discover the exhibition from 12 March to 19 April 2024

Geneva, 16 April 2024 – The Geneva Bar Association, the Judiciary of the Canton of Geneva, the International Union of Lawyers’ Institute for the Rule of Law (UAI-IROL), the International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI) and the International Observatory for Lawyers in Danger (OIAD) are presenting an exhibition of photographic portraits entitled “Faces of Freedom” […]

TURKEY: OIAD attends the 9th hearing in Diyarbakir of the trial of the alleged killers of former Bar President Tahir Elçi

Since 2022, the International Observatory for Lawyers in Danger has been monitoring the trial in Diyarbakir of the alleged murderers of former Bar President Tahir Elçi. The latest hearing in this trial was also observed by The OIAD on Wednesday 6 March 2024. Tahir Elçi was murdered on 28 November 2015 in a shooting […]

TURKEY: The OIAD and the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders stand by the Saturday Mothers’ lawyers

February 27, 2024 marked the opening of the first trial following the decision of the Turkish Constitutional Court, which confirmed that Galatasaray Square is a public space where demonstrations are allowed. Lawyer Oya Meriç Eyüboğlu was among the defendants in the trial. For more than 20 years, the Saturday Mothers (Cumartesi Anneleri/İnsanları in Turkish) […]

COLOMBIA: Preview and round table discussion on the documentary about the Colombian lawyer Adil Meléndez

On 27 February, the “Teatro del barrio” in Madrid hosted the preview of the documentary “Desterrados: Voces de Resistencia”, where a glimpse of what this series about the work and life of Colombian lawyer Adil Meléndez could look like was presented. This documentary was co-financed by the International Observatory for Lawyers in Danger, to support […]

Announcement /International Fair Trial Day 2024: the Philippines

Via Tsuji (2010) / Flickr The Steering Groupe of the International Fair Trial Day (IFTD) in which OIAD participates, announces the Philippines as 2024’s focus country. Save the date of 14 June 2024 where fair trial rights issues in the Philippines will be addressed on the IFTD conference. Additionally, we announce that call for […]

TURKEY: THE INTERNATIONAL LEGAL COMMUNITY CONDEMNS THE DETENTION OF FOUR ÇHD LAWYERS AND THE RAID ON THEIR OFFICE

The OIAD, together with the undersigned organisations, condemns the detention of lawyers Didem Baydar Ünsal, Berrak Çağlar, Seda Şaraldı and Betül Vangölü Kozağaçlı, members of the Progressive Lawyers Association (ÇHD), following a raid on their office in Istanbul on February 6, 2024. On February 6, 2024, following an armed attack on the largest court […]

International Day for Lawyers in Danger 2024: A Global Momentum of Solidarity for Iranian Lawyers

Nasrin Sotoudeh, Amirsalar Davoudi, Khosrow Alikordi, Mohammad Najafi, Saleh Nikbakht: their names resonate as symbols of a relentless struggle against oppression and the violation of fundamental rights in Iran. These lawyers, known for their tireless defence of human rights, face immense risks in their fight for justice. On 24 January, the International Day for Lawyers […]

The International Observatory for Lawyers in Danger receives the “Abogados de Atocha” 2024 prize

On the occasion of the International Day for Lawyers in Danger 2024, which marks the 47th anniversary of the murder of the Atocha lawyers, the “Abogados de Atocha” Foundation has announced the award of its prestigious annual prize to the OIAD, for its unwavering commitment to justice since its creation in 2016. The “Abogados […]