The denial of the rights of the defence in Venezuela
Following the contested Venezuelan election, of which President Nicolás Maduro has claimed victory, there has been a widespread pattern of mass arrests across the country. Lawyers from Foro Penal, a foundation dedicated to the defence of human rights, have been offering pro bono legal counsel to many of the arrested protesters. However, they have been […]
The ongoing harassment of Algerian lawyer Mourad Zenati
Lawyers for Lawyers, SHOAA for Human Rights, the Law Society of England and Wales, and the International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute express grave concern regarding the arbitrary travel restrictions imposed on Algerian human rights lawyer Mourad Zenati, which is believed to have been imposed due to his legitimate activities as a lawyer. Mr. Zenati […]
Defying the Odds: Lawyer Battling discriminatory Laws and Social Stigma towards the LGBTQIA+ community in Nigeria
For both his safety and that of his clients, the lawyer featured in this interview has asked to remain anonymous. The name “Mr. Stone” used throughout the article is therefore an alias. Championing Justice: Mr. Stone’s Commitment to Human Rights in Nigeria Mr. Stone is a lawyer (attorney at law) and legal researcher from […]
The sentencing of Chinese human rights lawyers Yu Wensheng and his wife Xu Yan
Lawyers for Lawyers, together with five other human rights and lawyers’ rights organisations, has issued a statement condemning the sentencing of Chinese human rights lawyer Yu Wensheng and his wife Xu Yan. We believe they are being targeted for their legitimate work. Please read the full statement below. We, the undersigned organisations, are seriously concerned […]
The ongoing arbitrary detention of Egyptian lawyer Hoda Abdelmonem
Lawyers for Lawyers, the FreeHoda Campaign and other human rights and lawyers’ organisations, express grave concern for the ongoing arbitrary detention of lawyer and human rights defender Hoda Abdelmonem. For over six years Hoda has been detained on fabricated charges, with her sentence being renewed one year ago based on the same charges, some of […]
The detention of Chinese human rights lawyer Lu Siwei
On 21 October 2024, L4L and partners expressed grave concern over the arrest and detention of human rights lawyer Lu Siwei in a joint intervention letter to the Chinese authorities. The letter reads as follows: Your Excellency, The Law Society of England and Wales, the International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute, Lawyers for Lawyers, Asian […]
The arbitrary arrest and detention of Sudanese lawyer Montaser Abdullah
Lawyers for Lawyers, the International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute, the Institute for the Rule of Law of the International Association of Lawyers, Lawyers’ Rights Watch Canada, the Council of Bars and Law Societies of Europe, the Sudanese Defenders Center for Legal Aid, the International Observatory for Lawyers in Danger, REDRESS and the Law Society […]
Dilrabo Samadova shortlisted for Martin Ennals Award
Tajik human rights lawyer Dilrabo Samadova has been shortlisted for the 2024 Martin Ennals Award (MEA) in recognition for her outstanding human rights work. The MEA honours courageous individuals who champion fundamental rights in either high-risk under under-reported contexts and a special focus on those who work with or inspire youth to defend democratic freedoms […]
Threats against Palestinian lawyer Muhannad Karajah
Lawyers for Lawyers expresses deep concerns regarding the threats and harassment faced by Palestinian lawyer Mr. Muhannad Karajah, due to his work defending lawyers and human rights defenders in Occupied Palestinian Territory. Mr. Muhannad Karajah co-founded Lawyers for Justice, an independent Palestinian group of lawyers based in Ramallah, in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (OPT), which […]
Invitation – Joint event on 28 October: Lawyers’ free speech in Turkey
Lawyers for Lawyers cordially invites you to the event ‘Voices Under Fire: The Criminalisation of Lawyers’ Free Speech and Kurdish Defense Rights’ which will take place on Monday 28 October at 17:30 at the UvA. This event is organised in collaboration with PEN Norway and ELSA (European Law Students Association), and takes place in the […]
OSCE Warsaw Human Dimension Conference – situation of lawyers across OSCE region
On 4 October 2024, Lawyers for Lawyers delivered an oral statement on the situation of lawyers across the OSCE region. The statement was delivered during the OSCE Warsaw Human Dimension Conference. The statement reads as follows: Lawyers play a vital role in upholding the rule of law. The right to a lawyer of one’s own […]
The ongoing trial of Hejaaz Hizbullah
On 23 September, Lawyers for Lawyers sent a public letter to the recently appointed Attorney General in Sri Lanka, expressing concerns about the ongoing trial against lawyer and human rights defender Hejaaz Hizbullah, a minority rights advocate and legal counsel for many Muslim victims of human rights violations. On 14 April 2020, Mr. Hizbullah was […]
HRC 57: Situation of lawyers in the Russian Federation
On 23 September 2024, Lawyers for Lawyers, The International Bar Association, and Lawyers’ Rights watch Canada, delivered an oral statement during the interactive dialogue on the human rights situation in the Russian Federation. The dialogue took place during the 57th session of the UN Human Rights Council. The statement reads as follows: The International Bar […]
HRC 57: Situation of lawyers in Venezuela
On 20 September 2024, Lawyers for Lawyers, the International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute, and the Law Society of England and Wales, delivered an oral statement during the interactive dialogue with the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela. The dialogue took place during the 57th session of the UN Human Rights […]
Lawyers for Lawyers submits report on Türkiye to UN Human Rights Committee
On 16 September 2024, Lawyers for Lawyers, the Law Society of England and Wales (LSEW), the International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI), and the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ), submitted a second report on Türkiye’s implementation of the International Convenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR). During its 142nd on the 23rd of October, […]
HRC 57: Situation of lawyers in Sudan
On 10 September 2024 the International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute and Lawyers’ Rights Watch Canada delivered an oral statement during the interactive dialogue with the High Commissioner on the situation of lawyers in Sudan. The dialogue took place during the 57th session of the UN Human Rights Council. The statement reads as follows: Lawyers […]
