World Day of Endangered Lawyers 2026: Not-to-be-missed events
On the occasion of the World Day of Endangered Lawyers 2026 dedicated to the United States, several members of the Observatory have taken action by organising various initiatives (conferences, gatherings, etc.) around the world. Please consult the information board on organised events, which will be updated regularly, and join the initiative that suits you best!
Event: Marcia di solidarietà Focus 2026: USA. Open to the public
- Organiser: Turin Bar Association
- Date and time: 23 January 2026 – 12.30 pm (CET)
- Location: PRESENTATION – Turin Palace of Justice, Italy (Palagiustizia di Torino- Italia)
- Language: Italian
- More info: As it does every year, the Turin Bar Association is organising a solidarity march for the lawyers of the designated country. Inside the perimeter of the Court with the dress. https://www.ordineavvocatitorino.it
Event: AVVOCATI E DOCENTI A RISCHIO: focus 2026 GLI STATI UNITI. Lawyers and academics
- Organiser: Bar associations of Turin, Bologna, Cremona, Brescia, Padua, Verona, Patti
- Date and time: 23 January 2026 – 15:30 (GMT+1)
- Location: ONLINE
- Language: Italian & English
- More info: https://forms.gle/pyoEbgRtuP1A2vK89
Event: Lecture “The increasing attacks on the role of the lawyer in western, democratic societies : the American example”. Open to the public
- Organiser: Lyon Bar Association
- Date and time: 23 January 2026 – 12:00 (CET)
- Location: PRESENTIAL – 176 Rue de Créqui 69003 LYON
- Language: French
- More info: https://www.barreaulyon.com/espace-particuliers/actualites/actualites-du-barreau/journee-mondiale-de-lavocat-en-danger-2026/
Event: Press conference. Open to the public
- Organiser: Coalition for the World Day of the Lawyer in Danger
- Date and time: 22 January 2026 – 16:00-18:00 (CET)
- Location: ONLINE – http://bit.ly/3MNDsUk
- Language:English
- More info: https://protect-lawyers.org/wp-content/uploads/Online-Press-Conference_DEL-2026.pdf
