Veronica Koman: “The number one challenge for the West Papuan indigenous people is security issues”
Today, the 9th of August, is the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples. On this day, Lawyers for Lawyers would like to take this opportunity to draw attention to the work of lawyers around the world who represent indigenous peoples and might face difficulties because of this work. For this occasion, we have interviewed […]
Lawyers Ebru Timtik and Aytaç Ünsal not released
Ebru Timtik and Aytaç Ünsal from the Progressive Lawyers Association (ÇHD) in Turkey have been on a hunger strike for more than 5 months to support their demand for a fair trial. On 30 July, the Istanbul 37th Heavy Penal Court ruled that both lawyers should remain detained. However, they have been transferred to hospitals […]
COVID-19 series: the impact of the crisis on lawyers
The COVID-19 crisis poses huge challenges to human rights and the rule of law. The pandemic also affects lawyers all around the world in their daily professional activities, which causes a great impact on the legal profession. Lawyers for Lawyers has created a COVID-19 series to provide insight into the effect of the COVID-19 crisis […]
Concerns about the situation of lawyers in Sri Lanka
Lawyers for Lawyers is concerned about the situation of lawyers in Sri Lanka. It was reported that multiple lawyers are the subject of targeted arrests, threats and intimidation since 2019. On 14 April 2020, lawyer Hejaaz Hizbullah was arrested by the Criminal Investigation Division (CID). No reasons were provided to Hejaaz Hizbullah or his family at […]
Nasrin Sotoudeh’s bank accounts frozen
On 27 July 2020, Reza Khandan, reported that the bank accounts of his wife human rights lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh have been frozen by the Tehran Prosecutor’s Office since May 2020. Reza Khandan and Nasrin Sotoudeh’s lawyer have visited the legal department of the bank, the Evin Prosecutor’s Office and the Prosecutor’s Office in Tehran, however […]
Letter on the continued detention of Dr. Mohammad Al-Roken
In a letter to the UAE authorities Lawyers for Lawyers expressed concern about the continued arbitrary detention of lawyer Dr. Mohammed Al-Roken. This month, it has been eight years since Dr. Mohammad Al-Roken, a respected human rights lawyer, from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) was arrested and detained. Dr. Mohamed Al-Roken provided legal assistance to […]
Joint letter on the alleged illegal espionage against Colombian lawyers
In a joint letter the Colombian Caravana, and Lawyers for Lawyers together with nine human rights organizations, expressed concerns about recent allegations of the Colombian National Army’s unlawful surveillance activities of 130 individuals, including lawyers of the José Alvear Restrepo Collective (Colectivo de Abogados José Alvear Restrepo – CCAJAR), lawyers of the Inter-church Commission of […]
COVID-19 series: the impact of the crisis on lawyers
The COVID-19 crisis poses huge challenges to human rights and the rule of law. The pandemic also affects lawyers all around the world in their daily professional activities, which causes a great impact on the legal profession. Lawyers for Lawyers has created a COVID-19 series to provide insight into the effect of the COVID-19 crisis […]
Joint UPR submission Myanmar
In July, Lawyers for Lawyers together with Lawyers’ Rights Watch Canada submitted a report for the Universal Periodic Review of Myanmar. The review will take place in January/February 2021. In the report, Lawyers for Lawyers and Lawyers’ Rights Watch Canada highlight that Myanmar has not consistently upheld the necessary guarantees for the proper functioning of the legal […]
UPR submission Nepal
In July, Lawyers for Lawyers submitted a report for the Universal Periodic Review of Nepal. This review will take place in January/February 2021. In the report Lawyers for Lawyers highlighted that the Nepalese authorities do not always uphold the necessary guarantees for the proper functioning of the legal profession in practice, as set out in the UN Basic Principles on […]
UNHRC Resolution on the independence of the judiciary, jurors and assessors, and the independence of lawyers
During the 44th session, the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) has adopted a Resolution on the on the independence and impartiality of the judiciary, jurors and assessors, and the independence of lawyers. In the Resolution, the Council condemns the: “the increasingly frequent attacks on the independence of judges, lawyers, prosecutors and court officials, in […]
Joint oral statement Myanmar Human Rights Council
On 13 July 2020, Lawyers for Lawyers and Lawyers’ Rights Watch Canada delivered an oral statement during the interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Myanmar. This dialogue took place during the 44th Session of the UN Human Rights Council. The statement reads as follows: Mme. President, Lawyers’ Rights […]
Joint letter about risks and challenges for justice and lawyers in Colombia during COVID-19
In a joint letter the Colombian Caravana, Lawyers for Lawyers, Action for Justice, Lawyers’ Rights Watch Canada, Fundación de la Abogacía Española, Asociación Libre de Abogadas y Abogados, and various individuals have expressed concerns about the risks and challenges for justice and lawyers in Colombia during the COVID-19 pandemic. In the letter, the impact of […]
COVID-19 series: the impact of the crisis on lawyers
The COVID-19 crisis poses huge challenges to human rights and the rule of law. The pandemic also affects lawyers all around the world in their daily professional activities, which causes a great impact on the legal profession. Lawyers for Lawyers has created a COVID-19 series to provide insight into the effect of the COVID-19 crisis […]
Initiatives in support of the 30th anniversary of UN Basic Principles on the Role of Lawyers
Lawyers for Lawyers has collaborated on a number of initiatives of the International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI) to celebrate and support the 30th anniversary of the United Nations Basic Principles on the Role of Lawyers (UN Basic Principles). The UN Basic Principles constitute a landmark instrument recognising the principle of independence of the […]
Arrest and continued detention of lawyer Hejaaz Hizbullah
Three months after his arrest, Sri Lankan lawyer Hejaaz Hizbullah remains detained, without access to his lawyers. On 14 April 2020, Mr. Hizbullah, was arrested by the Criminal Investigation Division (CID), reportedly under the Prevention of Terrorism Act. Three months after his arrest, Hejaaz Hizbullah has not been formally charged or presented before a court. […]