🚨 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟭𝟮 𝗡𝗼𝘃 We are gravely concerned about the detention of lawyer #RamónCadena in #Guatemala 🔗 Read the joint statement here: www.lawyersforlawyers.org/internationa...

Despite repeated calls for her release in light of her deteriorating health and the absence of response thereto, lawyer #HodaAbdelMoneim remains arbitrarily detained for over 7 years. 🔗 www.lawyersforlawyers.org/repeated-cal...

📝 Amicus Curiae submitted: Together with #OIAD, we called on the #UN #WGAD to examine the detention of lawyer #ClaudiaGonzálezOrellana, currently under house arrest, under international standards protecting lawyers’ independence ⚖️ 🔗 Read more: www.lawyersforlawyers.org/amicus-curia...

🚨 We are gravely concerned about the detention of Lawyer #RamónCadena in #Guatemala. 🔗 Read joint statement here: www.lawyersforlawyers.org/internationa...

Lawyers for Lawyers at PILnet Global Forum 2025 🌍⚖️ In Rome for PILnet? Join us as we discuss how the global legal and pro bono community can strengthen their protection and uphold the #RuleOfLaw 🗓️ 12 Nov 2025 | 11:30–12:30 CEST 📌 Pamphili, Rome

⚖️ Today, we share the press release with the preliminary findings of the #International Mission of Jurists for #Guatemala, held between 19–30 October 2025. 🔗 lawyersforlawyers.org/press-release-preliminary-findings-of-the-international-mission-of-jurists-for-guatemala

🚨 We are gravely concerned about reports that lawyer Zhang Wenpeng has been tortured while in arbitrary detention in China 🔗 Read our joint statement here: www.lawyersforlawyers.org/chinese-lawy...

🚨 We are gravely concerned about the arbitrary travel restrictions still imposed against #humanrights lawyer #LuSiwei after his prison release in August 🔗 Read our joint statement here: www.lawyersforlawyers.org/travel-ban-a...

🎥 We’re live! Tune in now for Voices of Justice: Protecting Lawyers’ Freedom of Expression. 🔗 Join the webinar here us06web.zoom.us/j/8961849501...

⏰ One hour to go! Join us for Voices of Justice: Protecting Lawyers’ Freedom of Expression — an online dialogue on how to protect lawyers’ rights and the rule of law. 🔗 Join the webinar here: us06web.zoom.us/j/8961849501...

📢 REMINDER: Sign up for tomorrow! Don’t miss our #webinar Voices of Justice: Protecting Lawyers’ Freedom of Expression 🗓️ 17 Oct 2025 | 🕙 10:00–11:00 CET 🔗 Register now: forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...

🎙️ Join our webinar “Voices of Justice: Protecting Lawyers’ Freedom of Expression” 🗓️ 17 Oct 2025 | ⏰ 10–11 CET | 🌐 Online 🔗 Register here: www.lawyersforlawyers.org/webinar-voic...

⏰ REMINDER: 1 week left to nominate a Dutch Embassy for the BMO Embassy Award 2026! Share your experience here: forms.office.com/e/jdFt9QQCvZ More info: breedmensenrechtenoverleg.nl/ambassadeprijs or mail to [email protected]

🎙️ Join our webinar “Voices of Justice: Protecting Lawyers’ Freedom of Expression” 🗓️ 17 Oct 2025 | ⏰ 10–11 CET | 🌐 Online 🔗 Register here: forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...

🚨 Concerns raised at #HRC60 over #Russia’s systematic targeting of lawyers, including those defending Aleksei #Navalny. Urgent call to renew the Special Rapporteur’s mandate. 🔗 Read the full joint oral statement here: www.lawyersforlawyers.org/hrc60-system...

🚨 In a letter to the @ec.europa.eu , we called on the EU to include strong, enforceable #HumanRights safeguards in the #EU–#Thailand #FTA to protect lawyers from arbitrary prosecution and defend the #RuleOfLaw. 🔗 Read more: www.lawyersforlawyers.org/call-for-hum...

🚨 In a letter to the authorities of #ElSalvador, we urged compliance with IACHR precautionary measures in favor of detained lawyers #RuthEleonoraLópez & #EnriqueAnaya. 🔗 Read more: www.lawyersforlawyers.org/call-on-el-s...

📣 Has a Dutch Embassy in your country stood up for human rights in 2024–2025? Nominate them for the BMO Embassy Award 2026 before Friday 17 October 2025! ❓ Questions? Visit the website breedmensenrechtenoverleg.nl/ambassadeprijs 🔗 Fill out the survey here: forms.office.com/e/jdFt9QQCvZ

It has been 10 years since #Tajikistan arrested human rights lawyer Buzurgmehr Yorov. He remains imprisoned on politically motivated charges. Freedom Now and 11 human rights organizations renew our call for his immediate and unconditional release www.freedom-now.org/tajikistan-l...

🚨 Yesterday marked 10 years since Tajik human rights lawyer Buzurgmehr Yorov was wrongfully imprisoned. We call on Tajikistan’s authorities to free him immediately and release all others jailed for defending human rights. 🔗 Read the full statement here: www.lawyersforlawyers.org/lawyer-wrong...

🚨 We are alarmed by the freezing of CSO bank accounts in #Georgia. These organisations provide vital legal aid — blocking their funds undermines civil society, restricts access to justice, and endangers lawyers’ independence. 🔗 Read our joint statement: www.lawyersforlawyers.org/freezing-of-...

🚨 At #HRC60, we raised alarm over reprisals against lawyers in #Belarus, including the “extremist” designation of their association in a joint oral statement. We call for its withdrawal & an end to harassment of the legal profession. 🔗 Read more: www.lawyersforlawyers.org/hrc60-harass...

🚨 At #HRC60 we raised alarm over persecution of lawyers in #Venezuela.We call for the release of #RocíoSanMiguel, #KennedyTejeda & #Eduardo Torres. 🔗 Read full oral statement here: www.lawyersforlawyers.org/hrc60-situat...

❗REMINDER: We are going live at #HRC60 in one hour! 🔗Join the livestream at 2:00 PM: www.youtube.com/live/-yfmWb7...

❗REMINDER: Happening today! L4L and partners are hosting a #HRC60 side event on Environmental #LawyersatRisk and access to climate justice.🌍 Join us in Geneva or online🔗: www.youtube.com/live/-yfmWb7...

🚨 #China continues to silence human rights lawyers through #disbarment, unfair trials & detention. At #HRC60, we urged Council members and States to press for accountability and protection of defenders in a joint oral statement. 🔗 Read more: www.lawyersforlawyers.org/hrc60-ongoin...

Environmental #lawyers play a vital role defending the #RuleofLaw and advancing #ClimateJustice. Join us at #HRC60 to discuss the risks they face and explore how to protect them and ensure access to environmental justice.🌍 🗓️ Monday 22/9 ⏰ 2:00–3:00 CET 📌 Geneva & online

🚨 We express deep concern over the ongoing detention & hunger strike of #KeniaHernández in #Mexico. 🔗 In a joint letter, we urge authorities to drop all charges related to her legitimate work & uphold her fundamental freedoms: www.lawyersforlawyers.org/concern-over...

🚨 #Belarusian authorities have labeled the Belarusian Association of Human Rights Lawyers (#BAHRL) as an “extremist formation,” instigating a chilling effect that threatens #lawyers and limits #AccesstoJustice. With @ibahri.bsky.social & @thelawsociety.bsky.social we call for an immediate reversal.

For years, lawyers in #Turkey have faced arrests, lengthy pre-trial detention, and trials under anti-terror laws. On Fri 12 Sep, 19:00 EEST, Irma van den Berg represents #L4L to discuss our trial-monitoring efforts and trends in fair-trial violations. 🔗 Register here: eu01web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

🚨 Deep concern over incident involving #L4LAward laureate #ZolaFerreiraBambi in #Angola. In a joint letter, we call the authorities to take all necessary measures to guarantee Mr. Bambi’s security: www.lawyersforlawyers.org/deep-concern...

🚨 Concern over #disbarment and #reprisals against #HongKong lawyer #KevinYam In a joint letter, we call on Chinese authorities to respect his rights and reverse his disbarment: www.lawyersforlawyers.org?p=39514&prev...

🚨 Two years ago, #ClaudiaGonzálezOrellana was detained for her unwavering defense of human rights. Her case highlights the precarious situation faced by #humanrightslawyers in #Guatemala. 📖 Watch video & read more about Claudia’s case 👉 www.lawyersforlawyers.org/marking-two-...

🚨 Concern over unfair trial of lawyer #XieYang in #China ⚖️ In a joint letter, we call on Chinese authorities to respect his rights and ensure a fair trial. Read the full letter here: www.lawyersforlawyers.org/joint-letter...

🚨 Lawyers defending victims of crimes against humanity in #Colombia face harassment & surveillance. In a #UniversalJurisdiction case, we urged the Argentine judiciary to advance investigations and guarantee protection for victims’ lawyers. 🔗 Read more: www.lawyersforlawyers.org/concern-over...

📢 Today, the hearing in the case of #ClaudiaGonzález, Guatemalan human rights lawyer & 2023 L4L Award recipient, continues. We will monitor the proceedings to ensure her right to due process is fully respected. 🔗 Full statement: lawyersforlawyers.org/upcoming-hea... 👇Read thread

We are delighted to hear Chinese human rights lawyer #LuSiwei has been released from prison and reunited with his family. He should never have been in jail in the first place. Read more in a joint statement L4L and partners issued earlier this year: lawyersforlawyers.org/concern-over...

🔴 Today marks 10 years since #China’s #709crackdown on human rights lawyers. Since 2015, repression has worsened: licenses revoked, lawyers jailed, voices silenced. 📝 Read joint statement: www.lawyersforlawyers.org/chinese-gove...

Yesterday marked 10 years since the sentencing of Waleed Abu al-Khair for his peaceful human rights work. Lawyers for Lawyers and others continue to raise awareness of his ongoing arbitrary detention and call for his immediate and unconditional release. 🔗 www.lawyersforlawyers.org/continued-ar...

🔴 We are deeply concerned about the new conviction of Thai human rights lawyer #ArnonNampa. He was sentenced to 2 yrs & 8 months under #LèseMajesté—for a peaceful speech. His total sentence now exceeds 26 years. 🔗Read full statement here: www.lawyersforlawyers.org/concern-over...

🔔 Upcoming UN Side Event | 27 June We are proud to announce that Sophie de Graaf, Executive Director of Lawyers for Lawyers, will be speaking at the UN side event “Protecting lawyers to ensure access to justice – The New Council of Europe Convention for the Protection of the Profession of Lawyer.”

🔴 New report: #BlackRobesRedTargets The #CaravanaFilipina fact-finding mission report exposes killings, red-tagging & intimidation of legal professionals in the #Philippines (2016–2023). 🔗 Read the press conference statement and full report here: www.lawyersforlawyers.org/caravana-fil...

📢 New report launch on #WorldEnvironmentDay! "Access to Environmental Justice under Threat" exposes global risks faced by #EnvironmentalLawyers defending communities & #climatejustice. 📘 Read it now: tinyurl.com/envlawyers2025 🎥 Watch video: youtu.be/AnCm2hS0HVM

🌍 Around the world, environmental lawyers defend communities from land grabs, pollution & climate degradation — and face serious threats for doing so. 🎬 Watch our new Environmental Lawyers Campaign video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=AnCm... #EnvironmentalJustice #L4L #humanrights

At the 2025 #L4LAward seminar, lawyers from around the world discussed the growing risks faced by those defending journalists—surveillance, SLAPPs, and legal intimidation. 📚 Read the full panel recap: www.lawyersforlawyers.org/seminar-reca... #PressFreedom #RuleOfLaw #MediaLaw #HumanRights

🏳️‍🌈 As part of our #AccessToJustice campaign, meet Mostafa Fouad, a courageous Egyptian lawyer, who, despite the risks, continues to amplify marginalised voices and fight for justice for the LGBTQIA+ community. 🔗 Read: www.lawyersforlawyers.org/challenging-... #LGBTQIA #HumanRights #Egypt #L4L

🚨 Concern over the detention of #RuthEleonoraLópez and #AlejandroHenríquez amid escalating intimidation of lawyers in #ElSalvador 🔗Read statement here: www.lawyersforlawyers.org/concern-over...

An inspiring afternoon in Amsterdam: the 2025 #L4LAward was presented to Zola Ferreira Bambi for his courageous human rights work in Angola. 📸 Full recap + photo gallery: www.lawyersforlawyers.org/lawyers-for-... #L4LAward #HumanRights #PressFreedom

And finally, 2023 Laureate Claudia Gonzales from #Guatemala officially hands the #L4LAward2025 to the #Angolan human rights lawyer Zola Ferreira Bambi. Whose inspiring acceptance speech underlines the importance of advocating for #humanrights and the #ruleoflaw.

Jeroen #Soeteman, #President of the Dutch Bar Association - highlights the importance of becoming aware to seemingly small changes to the independent functioning of lawyers, which can accumulate into fundamental challenges to the rule of law. #LawyersforLawyersAwardCeremony2025