Joint oral statement on the situation of human rights in Afghanistan
On 11 September 2023, Lawyers for Lawyers, The Law Society of England and Wales and Lawyers’ Rights Watch Canada delivered an oral statement during the Interactive Dialogue on the situation of human rights in Afghanistan. The Interactive dialogue took place during the 54th session of the UN Human Rights Council. The statement reads as follows: […]
Joint oral statement on the report of the Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar
On 11 September 2023, Lawyers for Lawyers, the International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute, The Law Society of England and Wales and Lawyers’ Rights Watch Canada delivered an oral statement during the Interactive Dialogue on the report of the Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar. The Interactive dialogue took place during the 54th session of the […]
Vacature programma medewerker / Vacancy program officer
Vacature programma medewerker English below Lawyers for Lawyers (L4L) komt op voor bedreigde advocaten. We helpen advocaten om hun taak als beschermer van de rechtsstaat vrij en onafhankelijk te kunnen uitoefenen en zetten ons in om vervolging van advocaten te voorkomen of te beëindigen. Lawyers for Lawyers bestaat uit een sterk bestuur, een klein kantoor […]
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 has […]
Zimbabwean lawyers Tapiwa Michineripi and Doug Coltart arrested
L4L is worried about the news of Zimbabwean lawyers Tapiwa Michineripi and Doug Coltart being arrested in the evening of 4 September. The lawyers were defending their hospitalized clients, before they were arrested on suspicion of obstructing justice. Their clients, Womberaiishe Nhende and Sonele Mukhuhlani, members of the Citizens Coalition for Change, had reportedly been […]
Arrest of Guatemalan lawyer Claudia González Orellana
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. However, prior to her arrest, Claudia repeatedly went to the […]
Statement on the conviction of Belarusian lawyer Yuliya Yurhilevich
Yuliya Yurhilevich has practiced law for 18 years and has defended human rights activists as well as victims of politically motivated prosecutions. According to information held by the Council of Bars and Law Societies of Europe (CCBE) Yuliya Yurhilevich was accused of “repeatedly aiding extremist activity”. On 26 July 2023, Yuliya was sentenced to six […]
Statement on harassment against Bangladesh lawyer Shahanur Islam
Lawyers for Lawyers is concerned about the continued harassment of Bangladeshi lawyer Shahanur Islam. Lawyers for Lawyers has strong reasons to believe Mr Islam is being targeted for his work to defend the rights of ethnic, religious and sexual minorities in his capacity as a lawyer and human rights defender. Mr Islam is a lawyer […]
NGOs Call on Governments & Lao Authorities to Ensure the Immediate Release of Chinese Human Rights Lawyer Lu Siwei
Lao authorities have reportedly arrested and detained well-known Chinese human rights lawyer Lu Siwei since 28 July 2023. We are gravely concerned that he is at serious risk of forced repatriation to China where he faces the high likelihood of torture and other ill-treatment. Southeast Asian governments have frequently been pressured into forcibly returning vulnerable […]
UPR Submission China & Hong Kong
On 18 July 2023, Lawyers for Lawyers jointly submitted a report for the fourth Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of China, including Hong Kong. The next UPR of China will take place in January 2024. The UPR’s key concern is China’s compliance with its international human rights obligations under the UN Basic Principles on the Role […]
Ebru Timtik Award 2023 laureates
On 14 June, the Award Ceremony of the #EbruTimtikAward took place in Mexico-City which was presented to 2023 laureates Ana Yeli Pérez Garrido and Alicia de los Ríos Merino from Mexico. On International Fair Trial Day, promoted by more than a hundred lawyers’ organisations around the world, the third award ceremony was held, which for […]
Letter to the authorities of Azerbaijan about the situation of lawyer Elchin Sadigov
Lawyers for Lawyers is concerned about the suspension of the bar license of Mr. Elchin Sadigov as of 6 July 2023. Mr. Sadigov is a prominent lawyer at the Bar Association of Azerbaijan. As part of his work, he defended the rights of political prisoners, journalists, media, political figures, activists and LGBTQ+ community. According to […]
‘Crisis of today comes from crimes of the past’
Alicia de los Ríos Merino from Mexico lost her mother as a baby and now demands the truth as a lawyer. By Trudeke Sillevis Smitt It happened in 1978. Alicia de los Ríos Merino was just a baby when her mother was arrested. Never did she return, and it never became clear what had happened […]
Concerns about the heinous attack on human rights defender Aleksandr Nemov
We are deeply concerned with the recent heinous attack on human rights lawyer Aleksandr Nemov, who was attacked alongside journalist Elena Milashina in Grozny, Chechen Republic, Russia, on July 4, 2023. This attack is a clear manifestation of the ongoing threats and violence faced by lawyers working to defend human rights in the region. At […]
UPR submission Mexico
On 18 July 2023, Lawyers for Lawyers and IBAHRI submitted a report for the fourth Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of Mexico. The next UPR of Mexico will take place in January 2024. The UPR’s key concern is of Mexico’s compliance with its international human rights obligations under the UN Basic Principles on the Role of […]
The Hague Young Bar Association raises €8032,50 for Lawyers for Lawyers
The Hague Young Bar Association has raised €8032,50 for Lawyers for Lawyers through their annual ”Hapweg” auction. On 21 July 2023, the The Hague Young Bar Association organized a barbecue and auction to raise money for Lawyers for Lawyers. The event, called the “Hapweg”, took place at Beachclub WOW in Scheveningen. A cheque was handed […]
