Public Statement – The Law Society of Upper Canada expresses grave concerns about the persecution of nine human rights lawyers in Turkey
The Law Society of Upper Canada expresses grave concerns about the persecution of nine human rights lawyers in Turkey. They refer to the UN basic principles, basic principles 16 and 23 in particular.
Public Statement – The Law Society of Upper Canada expresses grave concerns about the persecution of nine human rights lawyers in Turkey
The Law Society of Upper Canada expresses grave concerns about the persecution of nine human rights lawyers in Turkey. They refer to the UN basic principles, basic principles 16 and 23 in particular.
The Law Society of Upper Canada expresses grave concerns about the disappearance of human rights lawyer Khalil Ma’touq in Syria
Khalil Ma’touq is a longtime and prominent human rights lawyer in Syria. He left home on 2 October 2012 but never arrived at his office. It is believed that he was arrested as a direct result of his human rights work and his whereabouts are still unknown. The Law Society of Upper Canada urges Syria […]
The Law Society of Upper Canada expresses grave concerns about the disappearance of human rights lawyer Khalil Ma’touq in Syria
Khalil Ma’touq is a longtime and prominent human rights lawyer in Syria. He left home on 2 October 2012 but never arrived at his office. It is believed that he was arrested as a direct result of his human rights work and his whereabouts are still unknown. The Law Society of Upper Canada urges Syria […]
The Law Society of Upper Canada expresses grave concerns about the death of lawyer Karim Hamdy in Egypt
According to reports, on 22 February 2015, Karim Hamdy was arrested during a raid on his home by armed security forces. After various incidents of torture, he was sent to the prosecutor’s office for further questioning. However, he never arrived there. His lawyers discovered he had died. Examination of his body at the morgue showed […]
The Law Society of Upper Canada expresses grave concerns about the death of lawyer Karim Hamdy in Egypt
According to reports, on 22 February 2015, Karim Hamdy was arrested during a raid on his home by armed security forces. After various incidents of torture, he was sent to the prosecutor’s office for further questioning. However, he never arrived there. His lawyers discovered he had died. Examination of his body at the morgue showed […]
The Law Society of Upper Canada expresses grave concerns about the arrest and detention of human rights lawyer and activist Narges Mohammadi in Iran
Narges Mohammadi is a prominent human rights lawyer and activist, as well as the deputy director and spokesperson for the Defenders of Human Rights Centre (“DHRC”) in Iran. On 5 May 2015 she was arrested and imprisoned. Organizations believe that Iranian authorities have harassed and detained Narges Mohammadi in order to prevent her from carrying […]
The Law Society of Upper Canada expresses grave concerns about the arrest and detention of human rights lawyer and activist Narges Mohammadi in Iran
Narges Mohammadi is a prominent human rights lawyer and activist, as well as the deputy director and spokesperson for the Defenders of Human Rights Centre (“DHRC”) in Iran. On 5 May 2015 she was arrested and imprisoned. Organizations believe that Iranian authorities have harassed and detained Narges Mohammadi in order to prevent her from carrying […]
Human Rights organisations adress Chinese president with open letter re arrest of Chinese human rights lawyers
In an open letter addressed to president Xi Jinping of the People’s Republic of China, 24 different human rights organisations condemn the arrest of a large number of human rights lawyers in China, thereby referring to the UN’s basic principles of the role of lawyers.
Human Rights organisations adress Chinese president with open letter re arrest of Chinese human rights lawyers
In an open letter addressed to president Xi Jinping of the People’s Republic of China, 24 different human rights organisations condemn the arrest of a large number of human rights lawyers in China, thereby referring to the UN’s basic principles of the role of lawyers.
The Law Society of Upper Canada expresses concerns about human rigts violations in Argentina
The Law Society of Upper Canada is deeply concerned about the death of prosecutor Alberto Nisman in Argentina. Reports indicate that on January 18, 2015, Alberto Nisman, Argentine state prosecutor, was found dead in his apartment. The cause of death was identified as a gunshot wound to the head. Four days prior to his death, […]
The Law Society of Upper Canada expresses concerns about human rigts violations in Argentina
The Law Society of Upper Canada is deeply concerned about the death of prosecutor Alberto Nisman in Argentina. Reports indicate that on January 18, 2015, Alberto Nisman, Argentine state prosecutor, was found dead in his apartment. The cause of death was identified as a gunshot wound to the head. Four days prior to his death, […]
The Law Society of Upper Canada expresses concerns about human rights violations in the Philippines
The Law Society of Upper Canada is deeply concerned about the ongoing human rights violations faced by lawyers and judges in the Philippines. The 2015 Day of the Endangered Lawyer was dedicated to lawyers in the Philippines. Reports indicate that at least 41 lawyers and 18 judges have been murdered in the Philippines since 2001. […]
The Law Society of Upper Canada expresses concerns about human rights violations in the Philippines
The Law Society of Upper Canada is deeply concerned about the ongoing human rights violations faced by lawyers and judges in the Philippines. The 2015 Day of the Endangered Lawyer was dedicated to lawyers in the Philippines. Reports indicate that at least 41 lawyers and 18 judges have been murdered in the Philippines since 2001. […]
The Law Society of Upper Canada expresses concern about the arrest and sentence of human rights lawyer in Tajikistan
The Law Society of Upper Canada is deeply concerned about the arrest and sentence of human rights lawyer Shukhrat Kudratov in Tajikistan. Shukhrat Kudratov is a human rights lawyer who is well-known for defending opposition activists, victims of police torture and religious extremists. he is the deputy director of the opposition Social Democratic party. Reports indicate […]
The Law Society of Upper Canada expresses concern about the arrest and sentence of human rights lawyer in Tajikistan
The Law Society of Upper Canada is deeply concerned about the arrest and sentence of human rights lawyer Shukhrat Kudratov in Tajikistan. Shukhrat Kudratov is a human rights lawyer who is well-known for defending opposition activists, victims of police torture and religious extremists. he is the deputy director of the opposition Social Democratic party. Reports indicate […]
