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) […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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As part of the International Day of the Lawyer in Danger 2024, dedicated to Iran, many members of the Observatory have taken action by organising various initiatives (conferences, solidarity marches, etc.) in different countries. Consult the information panel on the events organised, which will be updated regularly, and join the initiative that suits you best! In solidarity for justice, […]
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On 7 December 2023, Edmond-Claude Frety, Secretary General of the International Observatory for Lawyers in Danger, participated in the celebration of the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, organised by the American Bar Association and the Paris Bar Association. As representative of the OIAD, Edmond-Claude highlighted the critical situation of access to […]
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The European Law Summit brought together EU law professionals with the clear aim of enhancing their knowledge of EU law and amplifying its impact. During a series of in-depth discussions, participants examined the EU’s medium- and long-term challenges, tackling topics such as the Green Pact, legislation on artificial intelligence, relations with Latin America, the health […]
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The Observatory is delighted that the Council of European Bars and Law Societies (CCBE) has decided to award its 2023 Human Rights Prize to the Chinese lawyers Chow Hang-Tung, Xu Zhiyong and Ding Jiaxi for their courage, determination and exceptional commitment to defending human rights and the rule of law in China. This is a well-deserved recognition for the […]
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