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9 June 2022

Submission to the Human Rights Committee – Sri Lanka

Sri-Lanka

In its upcoming 136th session, the UN Human Rights Committee will review the sixth periodic report submitted by Sri Lanka and will adopt a review to assist Sri Lanka in the implementation of the ICCPR. In this context, Lawyers for

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2 June 2022

Submission to the Human Rights Committee – Hong Kong

China

During its 135th session, the Human Rights Committee will consider the fourth state report submitted by Hong Kong and adopt concluding observations that will assist the State party in the implementation of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights

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5 May 2022

UPR submission the Netherlands

the Netherlands

In March 2022, Lawyers for Lawyers submitted a report for the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of the Netherlands. The report contains recommendations to the Dutch authorities to improve the situation of lawyers in the Netherlands. The review will take place in

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3 May 2022

Submission to UN Human Rights Committee – Uganda

Uganda

In November 2020, Uganda submitted its second report on its implementation of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR). At its upcoming 135th session, the United Nations Human Rights Committee will adopt a list of issues on Uganda.

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31 March 2022

UPR submission Philippines

Philippines

On the 31 of March 2022, Lawyers for Lawyers has submitted a report for the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of the Philippines. The next UPR of the Philippines will take place in November 2022. The report highlights concerns regarding the

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31 March 2022

UPR submission Poland

Poland

On 31 March 2022, Lawyers for Lawyers and the International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI) have submitted a report for the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of Poland. The next UPR of Poland will take place in November 2022. The

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30 March 2022

Joint oral statement to Human Rights Council on Afghanistan

Afghanistan

On 30 March 2022, Lawyers for Lawyers alongside Lawyers’ Rights Watch Canada, the Law Society of England and Wales, and the International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute, delivered an oral statement on Afghanistan during the General Debate. The General Debate

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24 March 2022

Joint oral statement to Human Rights Council on Thailand

Thailand

On 24 March 2022, Lawyers for Lawyers and Lawyers’ Rights Watch Canada delivered an oral statement on Thailand during the 49th session of the UN Human Rights Council. During this session, the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) Outcome Report of Thailand

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23 March 2022

Joint oral statement to Human Rights Council on Tanzania

Tanzania

On 23 March 2022, Lawyers for Lawyers and the Law Society of England and Wales delivered an oral statement on Tanzania during the 49th session of the UN Human Rights Council. During this session, the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) Outcome

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23 March 2022

Joint oral statement to Human Rights Council on Hungary

Hungary

On 23 March 2022, Lawyers for Lawyers and the International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI) delivered an oral statement on Hungary during the 49th session of the UN Human Rights Council. During this session, the Universal Periodic Review (UPR)

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23 March 2022

Joint oral statement to Human Rights Council on Tajikistan

Tajikistan

On 23 March 2022, Lawyers for Lawyers and the International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI) delivered an oral statement on Tajikistan during the 49th session of the UN Human Rights Council. During this session, the Universal Periodic Review (UPR)

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21 March 2022

Joint oral statement to Human Rights Council on the Russian Federation

Russian Federation

On 21 March 2022, Lawyers for Lawyers alongside Lawyers’ Rights Watch Canada, the Law Society of England and Wales, and the International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute, delivered an oral statement on the Russian Federation during the General Debate. The

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