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COLOMBIA: The Observatory intervenes before the IACHR to denounce the persecution of ASOCOLEMAD lawyers

The International Observatory for Endangered Lawyers denounced the harassment and persecution suffered by women lawyers of the Colombian association “Colectivo Mujeres al Derecho (ASOCOLEMAD)” and urges the Colombian authorities and the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) to adopt precautionary protective measures. Alfredo Irujo, member of the Observatory’s board, exposed on Monday 6 November, at […]

IRAN: Joint statement by the OIAD and other International Lawyers’ Organisations and Bar Associations calling for the protection of lawyers in Iran

The Observatory and several International Lawyers’ Organisations and Bar Association have released a statement denouncing the ongoing trial against lawyers Nazanin Salari, Mahmoud Taravat-Ruy and Masoud Ahmadian, accused of “cooperation with ‘hostile’ countries,” “assembly and collusion to act against national security,” and “propagandistic activity against the Islamic Republic of Iran”. Read the statement below: […]

The OIAD joins 35 organisations in calling for an intervention on behalf of Nasrin Sotoudeh

“On Sunday, 29 October, the media broke the news that [Nasrin Sotoudeh] had been arrested while attending the funeral of Armita Garavand, the 16-year-old girl who died after 28 days in a coma following her arrest by the infamous Morality Police in the Tehran metro. She was taken along with other arrested women to the […]

GUATEMALA: Joint statement of 29 organisations in support of Guatemalan lawyer Claudia González, condemning her detention and calling for her immediate release

“On the morning of 28 August 2023, lawyer Claudia González was arrested, charged with the crime of abuse of authority. The arrest took place following a search of her home ordered by the Public Prosecutor’s Office, as part of the alleged investigation proceedings against her.” Holder of the Lawyers for Lawyers 2023 prize, Claudia González […]

OIAD takes action to mark the International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearance

According to article 2 of the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance, the concept of “enforced disappearance” is defined as “the arrest, detention, abduction or any other form of deprivation of liberty by agents of the State or by persons or groups of persons acting with the authorization, support or […]

EGYPT: Release of Egyptian lawyer Mohamed EL-Baqer by «presidential pardon»

Mohamed El-Baqer, human rights lawyer and founder of the Adalah Centre for Rights and Freedoms, was released on Thursday 20 July following a «presidential pardon» from President Al-Sisi. After 4 years and 10 months in the high-security Tora 2 and Badr 1 prisons, where he was subject to numerous abuses, the lawyer was released after […]

OIAD takes action to promote International Criminal Justice Day

Interview with Clara GERARD-RODRIGUEZ, lawyer at FTMS Avocats, on the list of deputy counsel qualified to practice before the International Criminal Court On the occasion of the International Criminal Justice Day, OIAD had the opportunity to interview Clara Gérard-Rodriguez, associate lawyer at FTMS Avocats, consultant for Global Rights Compliance and on the list of deputy […]

TURQUIE : L’OIAD présente à la 7ème audience du procès pénal relatif à l’assassinat de l’ancien bâtonnier Tahir Elçi

Deux délégués de l’Observatoire se sont rendus à Diyarbakir ce mercredi 5 juillet, afin d’observer la septième audience du procès pénal faisant suite à l’assassinat de Tahir Elçi, ancien bâtonnier du Barreau de Diyarbakir. Dans une salle comble, l’audience s’est déroulée en présence d’une vingtaine de Barreaux turcs, de représentants de l’Union des Barreaux de […]

A look back at OIAD’s General Assembly on June 16, 2023, in Marseille: a constructive exchange with its members

On June 16, 2023, OIAD’s Annual General Assembly was held in Marseille, attended by almost 80 participants both online and at the Maison des Avocats de Marseille. The event was marked by the testimonies of lawyers from around the world who agreed to share their experiences within the profession, along with the adoption of the […]

NICARAGUA : Déclaration commune – L’OIAD dénonce la radiation de 26 avocats

L’Observatoire international des avocats en danger (OIAD) a adressé un communiqué aux autorités nicaraguayennes pour exprimer sa préoccupation face à la décision de la Cour suprême de radier plus de 25 professionnels du droit qui ont défendu des prisonniers politiques et des opposants au gouvernement de Daniel Ortega depuis 2018. L’OIAD dénonce qu’au Nicaragua […]