MACC’s actions raise concerns over breach of Malaysian lawyer Mahajoth Singh’ legal privilege
Lawyers for Lawyers is deeply concerned over the actions reportedly taken by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) against Malaysian lawyer Mahajoth Singh, which appear to constitute an infringement of lawyer-client privilege and a threat to the independence of the legal profession. According to the information received, the MACC has issued statutory notices under the MACC […]
Mid-term report: Universal Periodic Review of the Philippines
Lawyers for Lawyers, together with the Law Society of England and Wales, the International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute, the International Observatory of Lawyers at Risk, the Foundation Day of the Endangered Lawyer, and the European Association of Lawyers for Democracy and Human Rights, has submitted a mid-term report for the fourth cycle of the […]
The International Day of the Endangered Lawyer 2026: An attack on lawyers is an attack on the rule of law
Today, 24 January 2026, marks the International Day of the Endangered Lawyer. Established in memory of the five lawyers murdered in the 1977 Atocha massacre in Madrid, the Day stands as a stark reminder that lawyers continue to face threats, intimidation, and retaliation for fulfilling their legitimate professional duties in upholding the rule of law […]
My journey with Shelter City Amstelveen – a personal story by Siti Kasim
Meet Siti Kasim, the first guest of Shelter City Amstelveen. Shelter City Amstelveen is a collaboration between Justice & Peace, Lawyers for Lawyers and the Municipality of Amstelveen, uniquely focused on hosting lawyers so they can continue their work safely and effectively upon their return. Siti is a human rights defender and lawyer from Malaysia, […]
The Day of the Endangered Lawyer 2026 events
The 2026 edition of the International Day of the Endangered Lawyer (DEL), honoured annually on 24 January, draws global attention to the risks faced by lawyers in a specific country. In 2026, the focus will be on the United States The United States was selected as the focus country in light of unprecedented measures affecting […]
28 January: Screening of “Guarding Gaia” at the Hague Humanity Hub
28 January 2026 18:00 – 20:30 PM CEST The Hague Humanity Hub Join us for a thought-provoking evening organised in collaboration with Human Rights in The Picture, and The Hague Humanity Hub. On 28 January, we will screen our documentary Guardian Gaia, which highlights the risks environmental lawyers face in their daily work. These lawyers […]
Lawyers for Lawyers submits mid-term report for UPR Guatemala
Lawyers for Lawyers, the International Observatory of Lawyers at Risk and Asociación Pro Derechos Humanos de España have jointly submitted a mid-term report for the fourth cycle Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of Guatemala. The report raises serious concerns about Guatemala’s human rights performance, particularly in relation to the UN Basic Principles on the Role of Lawyers. […]
Turkey: drop bogus charges against Istanbul Bar Association leadership
The continued prosecution of the president and 10 executive board members of the Istanbul Bar Association, and the prosecutor’s request for their conviction on terrorism charges are a damning reflection of the troubled state of the rule of law and democratic norms in Turkey. Together with 37 human rights and lawyers’ organisations, we call on […]
Report: An Analysis of the Indictment of Lawyer Ümit Büyükdağ – PEN Norway
Lawyers for Lawyers network members have written a report for the PEN Norway Turkey Indictment Project. The report analyses the indictment brought against Turkish lawyer Ümit Büyükdağ, assessing its compatibility with international standards. It highlights how prosecuting lawyers for statements made in the course of legal defense undermines freedom of expression, the right to defense, and […]
The international legal community condemns the detention of Tunisian lawyer Ayachi Hammami
Together with 20 other legal organisations, Lawyers for Lawyers expresses their deep concern following the arrest on 2 December 2025 in Tunisia of lawyer and human rights defender Ayachi Hammami, sentenced to five years in prison solely for representing defendants in the so-called “conspiracy” case. For several decades, lawyer Ayachi Hammami has been a central […]
Urgent call for the immediate release of lawyer Naim Eminoğlu
Together with partner organisations, we express our deep concern over the police operation conducted on the morning of 10 December 2026 against the People’s Law Office and the arrest of lawyer Naim Eminoğlu, a board member of the Progressive Lawyers’ Association – (ÇHD) Istanbul Branch and an active member of the association’s International Relations Commission. […]
Vacancy: Two general board members for the board of Lawyers for Lawyers
This vacancy is only open to Dutch-speaking candidates. Voor het bestuur van Lawyers for Lawyers zijn we op zoek naar twee algemeen bestuursleden Functie Als bestuurslid ben je nauw betrokken bij de groei van de stichting en lever je een bijdrage aan de bepaling en bewaking van koers en strategie van Lawyers […]
IACHR holds historic hearing on the situation of lawyers in the Americas
On 21 November 2025, the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) held its first-ever regional hearing dedicated to examining the situation of lawyers across the Americas. The hearing was requested by several civil society organisations operating in Guatemala, Nicaragua, El Salvador, Peru, Mexico, Venezuela, and the United States. Civil society groups, individual lawyers, and international […]
“You do not need to be a human rights lawyer to contribute to L4L”
See English below Emiel Jurjens is associate partner bij Prakken d’Oliveira, waar hij zich bezighoudt met zaken op het snijvlak van mensenrechten en vrijheid van meningsuiting. Sinds het begin van zijn carrière is hij betrokken bij Lawyers for Lawyers (L4L). Soms achter de schermen, bijvoorbeeld in de inmiddels opgeheven focusgroep Rusland, soms zichtbaar als moderator […]
End the judicial persecution of human rights lawyers Imaan Zainab Mazari-Hazir and Hadi Ali Chattha
Lawyers for Lawyers, the International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute, the Law Society of England and Wales, the International Commission of Jurists, the International Observatory of Lawyers at Risk and the Council of Bars and Law Societies of Europe express deep concern over the ongoing judicial harassment of Pakistani human rights lawyers Imaan Zainab Mazari-Hazir […]
Six months later: celebrating Zola Ferreira Bambi’s unwavering commitment to justice
Six months have passed since Angolan lawyer Zola Ferreira Bambi received the 2025 Lawyers for Lawyers Award. To commemorate this milestone, we spoke with Zola about the challenges and progress since receiving the award, and we are pleased to share a video recorded at the ceremony as a tribute to his courage, resilience, and lifelong […]