#IBAToronto: Commercial Dispute Resolution (CDR)'s Andrew Mizner reports from the 2025 IBA Annual Conference — ‘IBA Toronto: Browder calls for secondary sanctions as enforcement expands’ Read: www.cdr-news.com/categories/c... #HumanRights #Ukraine #Russia #law

#IBAToronto: @lawsocietygazette.bsky.social's @johnhyde.bsky.social reports from the 2025 IBA Annual Conference — ‘IBA 2025: Trump using justice department as his own plaything, says top defence lawyer’ Read: www.lawgazette.co.uk/news/iba-202... #justice #lawyer #law #USA

THURSDAY 6 November at #IBAToronto – don’t miss part 2 of the SPPI Showcase session, ‘Law not war’ from 1115 – 1230. Speakers include Keebong Paek, International Criminal Court, and Stephen Rapp, former #US Ambassador-at-Large for War Crimes Issues. Info: www.ibanet.org/session-deta...

THURSDAY 6 Nov at #IBAToronto – join IBAHRI for the ‘SPPI Showcase - Law not war: part 1’ from 0930–1045. This session will explore the role of #lawyers in using the #law and legal procedures to broker peace talks and bring war crimes to #justice. Info: www.ibanet.org/session-deta...

4 Nov 2025 at #IBAToronto: Congratulations to IBAHRI's Dr Ewelina Ochab on receiving an Appreciation Award from Mykola Stetsenko, President of the Ukrainian Bar Association, in recognition of her unwavering commitment to the #RuleOfLaw, #democracy & protection of #HumanRights in #Ukraine & beyond.

The IBA Daily News (IBADN) covers all the latest from #IBAToronto 2025. In Tues 4 Nov edition: key findings of the Future of #Legal Services Global Heatmap Survey Report 2025 and highlights from @ibahri.bsky.social session on #LGBTQIA+ rights. Read Tues edition: tinyurl.com/mvvte67x

WED 5 Nov #IBAToronto – join IBAHRI for ‘No sanctuary for perpetrators of international crime: the use of universal jurisdiction in the pursuit of justice’ at 1430 EST. Chaired by @ewelinaochab.bsky.social, speakers inc. Baroness Helena Kennedy LT KC and Beth Van Schaack. Info: tinyurl.com/36tafxv7

WEDNESDAY 5 Nov at #IBAToronto – IBAHRI Director Baroness Helena Kennedy LT KC is chairing the session ‘Human rights impact of corruption’ from 0930–1045. Speakers include @jonathanhafetz.bsky.social, Neri Colmenares, Sunday Agwu, Shirley Pouget and John Balouziyeh. More info: tinyurl.com/yeyhp4e4

Read #IBAToronto session previews, reviews, interviews & features in the IBA Daily News. Monday 3 November's edition includes previews of upcoming IBAHRI sessions. Read Monday's edition: tinyurl.com/a4896c9j IBA Daily News hub: tinyurl.com/yc3ysnvr

TUESDAY 4 Nov at #IBAToronto – join IBAHRI for the ‘Legal Practice Division’s (LPD) showcase - killing the news: a global phenomenon’ from 1430 – 1730. Moderators: IBAHRI's Mark Stephens CBE, Karen Kaiser of @apnews.com and Peter Bartlett of @minterellison.bsky.social. Info: tinyurl.com/ytesjszf

TUESDAY 4 Nov at #IBAToronto – join leading #legal counsel & #HumanRights experts for ‘Making the business case: corporate accountability & the United Nations guiding principles on business & human rights' from 1115–1230. IBAHRI Co-Chair Mark Stephens CBE to moderate. Info: tinyurl.com/yeyscrmb

MONDAY 3 Nov at #IBAToronto – join IBAHRI for 'Rejecting the rights rollback: advancing #LGBTQIA+ equality around the world’ Showcase from 1430–1730 EST. Keynote speaker via video: Tom Daley OBE @tom-daley.bsky.social, British Olympic diver, author, & LGBTQ+ advocate. Info: tinyurl.com/2znstskr

MONDAY 3 Nov 2025 at #IBAToronto - join IBAHRI for the session ‘Without fear or favour? Independent lawyering under assault’ from 1115–1230 EST. Speakers inc. Baroness Helena Kennedy LT KC, Neri Colmenares, @caoilfhionn.bsky.social, Nancy Hollander and Thierry Wickers. Info: tinyurl.com/5n7uz3pb

At #IBAToronto, from 2-7 November 2025, IBAHRI is hosting several sessions on topical #HumanRights issues, inc. #LGBTQIA+ equality, media freedom & corporate accountability. Click the session in the full schedule for details: tinyurl.com/benejwse

The IBAHRI is supporting efforts to reform the #UK's approach to #UniversalJurisdiction to ensure that the state can play a more proactive role in addressing international crimes. Find out more: tinyurl.com/3wsdcx68

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: The Standing Group on Atrocity Crimes, an independent initiative supported by IBAHRI, is welcoming evidence from experts across the world with first-hand or specialised knowledge of #atrocity anticipation, prevention & response. Info: tinyurl.com/2vhz673r

The IBAHRI and partners express grave concern for Chinese #HumanRights #lawyer Lu Siwei, who is facing an arbitrary travel ban preventing him from being reunited with his family in the #US and receiving urgent medical care for lung cancer. Read statement: tinyurl.com/mspebkav

IBAHRI calls for the release of Egyptian #HumanRights #lawyer Hoda Abdelmoneim, who is being held in prolonged, arbitrary detention in #Egypt despite her deteriorating health. IBAHRI condemns Egypt’s ‘rotation’ laws and the targeting of #lawyers. Read: www.ibanet.org/Egypt-IBAHRI...

On 14 October 2025, IBAHRI co-hosted a #UK Parliamentary briefing with New Lines Institute & Physicians for Human Rights-#Israel on 'Genocide in Gaza: Through the Eyes of Medical Professionals.' Speakers discussed the famine, disease & decimated health system which continues to claim lives in #Gaza.

The IBAHRI marks #AntiSlaveryDay with a renewed call for global action to end modern slavery and forced labour. Read: tinyurl.com/s8ctczav Mark Stephens CBE, IBAHRI Co-Chair, stated: ‘Ending modern slavery [...] demands unwavering enforcement of #HumanRights standards. #HumanTrafficking

The 60th session of the @UN_HRC provided key insights into emerging global #HumanRights priorities and challenges. Francesca Restifo, IBAHRI UN Representative and Senior Human Rights #Lawyer, remarked:

Amb. Stephen Rapp, Senior Visiting Fellow of Practice at the @BlavatnikSchool, delivered opening remarks at an event co-hosted by IBAHRI during #GenevaPeaceWeek. The panel explored legal accountability frameworks in #Syria. Watch the full speech: vimeo.com/1127833888

IBAHRI has published a focused review of the UN Human Rights Council's 60th session. Spotlighted issues incl progress & challenges in international accountability, #ClimateJustice, protection of #HumanRights defenders & a new investigative mechanism for #Afghanistan. Read: tinyurl.com/3mrznvk4

On 15 Oct at #GenevaPeaceWeek, IBAHRI and partners hosted a discussion on advancing #legal accountability frameworks, the #RuleOfLaw & peace in #Syria, under this year's theme 'Peace in Action'. IBAHRI Co-Chair, Mark Stephens CBE, moderated Read: www.genevapeaceweek.ch/en/programme...

IBAHRI & partner organisations including @hrw.org, @amnesty.org & GRC Human Rights call on #Houthi authorities in #Yemen to release the prominent #HumanRights #lawyer Abdulmajeed Sabra, arbitrarily detained in Sana’a on 25 Sept 2025 for peaceful expression. Read: www.ibanet.org/document?id=...

17 October, 1000-1100 CET: IBAHRI, Lawyers for Lawyers, Thai LHR and @thelawsociety.bsky.social webinar titled 'Voices of Justice: Protecting #Lawyers’ Freedom of Expression'. Focus on the essentiality of this right to the #RuleOfLaw, access to justice and human rights. Reg: tinyurl.com/5y88jmne

On the World Day Against the Death Penalty, 10 Oct 2025, IBAHRI shares a joint statement condemning the escalating use of capital punishment in #SaudiArabia. IBAHRI calls for a moratorium on executions with a view to abolishing the #DeathPenalty. Read: www.ibanet.org/document?id=...

On 10 Oct 2025, the 23rd World Day against the #DeathPenalty, IBAHRI calls for universal abolition of the #DeathPenalty and, pending this, for retentionist states to introduce an immediate moratorium on executions & to commute existing death sentences. tinyurl.com/msy3zdzu

A new Expert Briefing assesses #Syria’s prospects for justice, accountability, reform and reconciliation nine months after the fall of the #Assad regime. Roundtable co-hosts: IBAHRI, @fpcthinktank.bsky.social & Project SEPAD. Chair: Mark Stephens CBE Read key insights: www.ibanet.org/document?id=...

On 6 October 2025 the United Nations Human Rights Council adopted a landmark resolution establishing an independent mechanism to investigate past and ongoing #HumanRights abuses in #Afghanistan. The resolution also extended the mandate of the UN Special Rapporteur on human rights in Afghanistan. 1/3

In a @Forbes article: 'UN Establishes A New Accountability Mechanism For Afghanistan', Dr Ewelina U Ochab (@EwelinaUO), #IBAHRI Snr Programme Lawyer, outlines the mandate of the new independent investigative body on #HumanRights violations in #Afghanistan. tinyurl.com/3xhs8jmf

TODAY: Monday 6 October 2025 | 1300-1400 BST | join IBAHRI and @wgeid.bsky.social for the webinar 'Tools for #justice and accountability: universal criminal jurisdiction over enforced disappearances'. IBAHRI's Baroness Helena Kennedy LT KC to moderate. Register: ibanet.org/conference-d...

On 3 Oct 2025, IBAHRI & @Association_UBA issued a statement at @UN_HRC's 60th session calling for States to enhance support for #Ukraine’s #justice reform and accountability efforts as #Russia’s war of aggression continues. #UNHRC60 Read more: tinyurl.com/3jets7hv

IBAHRI, Lawyers for Lawyers and The Law Society of England & Wales have issued a statement of concern about the freezing of several civil society organisations' (CSOs) bank accounts in #Georgia. Many of the CSOs work with #lawyers to provide #legal aid & defend #HumanRights. tinyurl.com/5dnwvmbk

In a joint letter, the IBAHRI has called for the immediate and unconditional release of Tajik #lawyer Buzurgmehr Yorov, who is serving a 23-year prison sentence for his work representing political opposition leaders. Read more: tinyurl.com/5x9reahb #HumanRights #RuleOfLaw

IBAHRI's Dr @ewelinaochab.bsky.social writes in @forbes.com of possible 'entity-wide' sanctions against the #ICC by the #UnitedStates' government, & the potential impact on victims seeking #justice for international crimes, further challenging global justice. Read: www.forbes.com/sites/ewelin...

IBAHRI welcomes news that British Egyptian writer Alaa Abd el-Fattah has been pardoned & reunited with his family after almost 6 years of imprisonment. IBAHRI joined the campaign for his release led by Mr Abd el-Fattah's family, @canyeginsu.bsky.social... 1/2 Read: www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/9/...

23 Sep 2025 1400–1730 EEST | join @ibanews.bsky.social & #IBAHRI online/in #Kyiv for Monitoring Court Proceedings and Analyzing Court Decisions in War Crimes Cases Phase 3 report. Co-organisers Ukrainian Bar Association, UBA Human Rights Institute & EU Project Pravo-Justice. Reg: bit.ly/3VZX0WN 1/2

On 22 Sep 2025, IBAHRI & Ukrainian Bar Association delivered a statement at the #UN Human Rights Council 60th session condemning ongoing violations of #HumanRights in #Ukraine perpetrated by #Russia. The statement calls on States to support the #ICC's efforts towards #justice. tinyurl.com/nhdmmf23

On 22 Sep 2025 @ 1400 CEST in Palais des Nations, Geneva / online join IBAHRI for #UNHRC60 side event Protecting Environmental #Lawyers: Advancing #ClimateJustice. Co-organisers @ishr.ch, L4L, @ciel.org, ICJ, LRWC, Ordre des avocats de Genève & Franciscans International. Registration link to follow.

On 18 Sep 2025, 1200–1300 ET, join IBAHRI's Baroness Helena Kennedy LT KC for a panel ‘International #Legal Strategies for Countering #GenderApartheid in a Fraught Global Moment’ hosted at @umich.edu #Law School / online & open to all. Register for virtual attendance: tinyurl.com/bdze45ae

The side event will be opened by Patricia McCullagh, Deputy Permanent Representative of Canada, will be moderated by @canyeginsu.bsky.social and speakers will include @antoinebernard.bsky.social, Santiago Canton, and Susan Bazilli #HRC60 in Room VIII and online at tinyurl.com/zsp3n5pw

A policy brief aimed at getting #GenderApartheid codified as a crime has been issued by @pga-champions.bsky.social. The IBAHRI has been instrumental in raising awareness of this particularly for #women in #Afghanistan. Read the brief: tinyurl.com/3bakzzf4 1/2

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: Experts on key issues related to the #UK government’s anticipation, prevention and response to atrocity crimes are invited to submit evidence to the Standing Group on Atrocity Crimes. Info: tinyurl.com/4wyfvyt7 @ewelinaochab.bsky.social

'Focus must be on victims/survivors', writes IBAHRI's @ewelinaochab.bsky.social in @forbes.com following the recent conclusion from a UN Commission of Inquiry that #Israel has committed #genocide in #Gaza. The CoI report calls for an immediate end to the genocide. www.forbes.com/sites/ewelin...

On Friday, 14:00 - 15:00, the High Level Panel will host a side event to the UNHRC on 'Defending the Truth by Countering Arbitrary Detention' with the Canadian and Belgian Missions, @article19.bsky.social, and @rsf.org In person ➡️ Room VIII, Palais des Nations Watch online ➡️ tinyurl.com/zsp3n5pw

#UK: It was an honour to join the parents of Ryan Evans, a Reuters safety advisor killed by a Russian missile attack in Ukraine, at an event in parliament last night. Russia must be held accountable for its systematic attacks on media workers, detailed in our recent report 👉 rsf.org/en/new-repor...

WEBINAR: 17 Sep 2025 | 1900–2100 CET Join IBAHRI's Baroness Helena Kennedy LT KC for 'Global Voices for #Justice: Standing with the #Filipino People to Hold #Duterte Accountable' webinar. Organisers: ELDH, Duterte Panagutin and ICHRP Global. Register (required): tinyurl.com/2ws2wzc7

At the UNHRC's (@ungeneva.bsky.social) 60th session, IBAHRI and partner organisations urge states to support the renewal of the mandate of the UN Special Rapporteur on #HumanRights in #Russia. Free expression is being increasingly stifled in the country. Read: tinyurl.com/yc64ya75 #HRC60

WEBINAR: 6 Oct @ 1300-1400 BST. Join IBAHRI and @wgeid.bsky.social for a discussion on the use of universal criminal jurisdiction as a tool for #justice and accountability in enforced disappearance cases. IBAHRI's Baroness Helena Kennedy LT KC to moderate. Register: www.ibanet.org/conference-d...