Joint statement: Concern over the sentencing of prominent human rights lawyer Lu Siwei
Download the statement here Lawyers for Lawyers, Asian Lawyers Network, The Rights Practice, The Council of Bars and Law Societies of Europe (CCBE), Lawyers’ Rights Watch Canada, The 29 Principles, The Law Society of England and Wales and International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute express their grave concern over the recent sentencing of prominent human […]
Prolonged enforced disappearance of human rights lawyer Gao Zhisheng
As human rights lawyer Gao Zhisheng turned 61 on 20 April, we express our deep concern over his continued disappearance since 2017 after suffering nearly two decades of persecution due to his unwavering commitment to justice and human rights in China. Gao Zhisheng is internationally recognized for his courageous legal work defending religious minorities, victims […]
Vacancy: Shelter City Amstelveen Internship (32 hours per week)
Are you passionate about human rights and eager to gain hands-on experience in the field? Lawyers for Lawyers is looking for a dedicated intern to support our very first Shelter City guest this autumn. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to an international initiative that provides temporary safe spaces for lawyers at risk. What […]
Invitation: seminar and award ceremony 2025 Lawyers for Lawyers Award
Lawyers for Lawyers and the Amsterdam Bar Association would like to cordially invite you to join our seminar “Lawyers representing journalist targeted around the globe” and the presentation of the 2025 Lawyers for Lawyers Award in theatre de Rode Hoed in Amsterdam on Thursday, 15 May 2025, from 15.30 – 17.30 CET. Lawyers play a critical role in safeguarding free and […]
Amstelveen becomes 14th Shelter City in the Netherlands
Photograph by Maria Indjeian Diaz The city of Amstelveen has joined the network of Shelter City, becoming the 14th Shelter City in the Netherlands. On 9th April, the launch of Shelter City Amstelveen was officiated with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the municipality of Amstelveen, Lawyers for Lawyers, and Justice & Peace […]
Angolan lawyer Zola Ferreira Bambi to receive the Lawyers for Lawyers Award 2025
AMSTERDAM, April 3rd, 2025 – Angolan lawyer Zola Ferreira Bambi has won the Lawyers for Lawyers Award 2025. The Award will be presented at a ceremony co-hosted by Lawyers for Lawyers and the Amsterdam Bar Association in the Rode Hoed in Amsterdam on 15 May. Jury remarks “Once again, it was difficult for the jury to […]
Lawyers for Lawyers expresses concern over criminal prosecution of Indonesian Lawyer Tony Budidjaja
On February 20, 2025, Indonesian lawyer Tony Budidjaja was sentenced to two months’ imprisonment under Article 317 of the Indonesian Criminal Code for “calumnious submissions of charge or information to authorities”. This charge relates to actions he took while acting in his capacity as legal counsel. According to the information we have received, Mr. Budidjaja’s […]
Upcoming hearing in the criminal proceedings against Claudia Gonzalez Orellana
Spanish version available below On 26 February 2025, a hearing will take place in the case of Claudia González Orellana, a human rights lawyer from Guatemala and recipient of the Lawyers for Lawyers Award 2023. Lawyers for Lawyers will closely monitor the hearing to ensure that Ms. González’s rights to due process, as guaranteed by […]
