Chinese government impunity for crackdown on lawyers fuels decade of repression
Lawyers for Lawyers signed on to a joint statement ahead of the 10-year anniversary of the ‘709’ crackdown on human rights lawyers in China The joint statement reads as follows: International action critical for accountability for “709” crackdown, other violations (July 7, 2025) Ten years after the Chinese government’s widespread crackdown on human rights lawyers, […]
HRC59: Situation of lawyers in Venezuela
On 27 June 2025, Lawyers for Lawyers and the International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute delivered an oral statement during the interactive dialogue regarding the report of the High Commissioner on the situation of human rights in the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela The statement reads as follows: Lawyers for Lawyers (L4L) and the International Bar […]
Concern over latest verdict against Thai lawyer Arnon Nampa
Lawyers for Lawyers (L4L) is deeply concerned about the latest developments in the case of prominent Thai human rights lawyer Arnon Nampa. On 25 June 2025, Mr. Nampa was sentenced to two years and eight months in prison under Section 112 of Thailand’s Criminal Code (lèse-majesté). In addition, he was fined THB 10,200 for violations […]
Concern over the continued persecution of Chow Hang Tung amid escalating repression of lawyers in Hong Kong
Click here for the PDF version of this statement (available in Eglish and Chinese). Lawyers for Lawyers and The 29 Principles express grave concern regarding the continued arbitrary detention and judicial persecution of human rights barrister Chow Hang Tung in Hong Kong, who went on a hunger strike in commemoration of the victims of Tiananmen […]
Caravana Filipina launches Black Robes, Red Targets: the report on extrajudicial killings and other human rights violations against legal professionals
Find full press conference statement here THE HAGUE, June 4, 2025 – The Caravana Filipina – an international fact-finding mission led by a coalition of ten legal organisations, including Lawyers for Lawyers–launched its report, “Black Robes, Red Targets”, exposing grave human rights violations against legal professionals in the Philippines between 2016 and 2023. This powerful […]
Invitation: Presentation of Report on Attacks Against Legal Professionals in the Philippines | June 4, The Hague
Find pdf invitation here. You are cordially invited to attend the official presentation of “Black Robes, Red Targets”, the report of the fact-finding mission on extrajudicial killings and other human rights violations against legal professionals in the Philippines (2016–2023). Date: Wednesday, 4 June 2025 Time: 17:00 – 18:00 Venue: Nieuwspoort Press Center, Bezuidenhoutseweg 67, The […]
Concern over the detention of Ruth Eleonora López and Alejandro Henríquez amid escalating intimidation of lawyers in El Salvador
Click here for the PDF version of this statement. Lawyers for Lawyers (L4L) expresses its grave concern regarding the recent arrests of two lawyers in El Salvador, as reported by IM-Defensoras: Ruth Eleonora López, Director of the Anti-Corruption and Justice Unit at Cristosal, and a lawyer widely recognised for her work in promoting transparency and accountability, was arrested on […]
Concern over the harassment and threats targeting human rights lawyer Maria Kristina Conti
Download the statement here The undersigned organisations express grave concern over the escalating campaign of red-tagging, harassment, and threats targeting human rights lawyer Maria Kristina Conti in the Philippines. Atty. Maria Kristina Conti is a prominent human rights lawyer, Secretary-General of the National Union of Peoples’ Lawyers-National Capital Region (NUPL-NCR), and Treasurer of the Confederation […]
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 (closed): Shelter City Amstelveen Internship (32 hours per week)
This vacancy has now closed. 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 […]
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 […]
