The International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI) works to promote and protect human rights and the independence of the legal profession worldwide. www.ibanet.org/IBAHRIhttps://bsky.app/profile/ibahri.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/ibahri.bsky.social/post/3mlqlk2b7ps22#Guatemala: IBAHRI report sets out a series of recommendations aimed at improving judicial selection processes, including by undertaking structural reforms and strengthening transparency and civic participation. IBAHRI's Eleonora Scala remarked:13 May 2026 15:10 +0000at://did:plc:3sry7yol6746ou33u23vg6p2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlqlk2b7ps22https://bsky.app/profile/ibahri.bsky.social/post/3mlo2kjrmac2cWATCH NOW: Webinar of the launch of the #IBAHRI report 'Guatemala’s Democracy at a Crossroads' Francesca Restifo and Eleonora Scala assess the integrity, transparency and independence of #Guatemala's #judicial selection processes. Watch and share the link: tinyurl.com/bddzek8r12 May 2026 15:00 +0000at://did:plc:3sry7yol6746ou33u23vg6p2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlo2kjrmac2chttps://bsky.app/profile/ibahri.bsky.social/post/3mlg7b7bbb22hThe High Level Panel of Legal Experts on #MediaFreedom has published its first Advisory Note on protecting #journalists in conflict zones. Read & share: https://ibanet.org/document?id=HLP-Advisory-Note-on-IHL-and-Protection-of-Journalists-in-Conflict 'Crisis for journalists working in the context of armed conflict has reached epidemic proportions.'09 May 2026 12:03 +0000at://did:plc:3sry7yol6746ou33u23vg6p2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlg7b7bbb22hhttps://bsky.app/profile/ibahri.bsky.social/post/3mlb5anwayk2jTODAY, 7 May 2026 | 1030-1200 CDT | WEBINAR: If Authoritarian Systems Fracture: Gender Justice in Moments of Political Transition. #IBAHRI's Dr @ewelinaochab.bsky.social will be a panellist discussing #GenderJustice. Hosted by Andiana Foundation. Register: tinyurl.com/3xf859bc07 May 2026 11:44 +0000at://did:plc:3sry7yol6746ou33u23vg6p2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlb5anwayk2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/ibahri.bsky.social/post/3ml73i2huvs2rA new IBAHRI report assesses the integrity, transparency and independence of three key judicial selection processes in #Guatemala. Highlighting the potential long-term impact of these appointments, IBAHRI's Francesca Restifo said:06 May 2026 16:07 +0000at://did:plc:3sry7yol6746ou33u23vg6p2/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml73i2huvs2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/ibahri.bsky.social/post/3ml2obz3euc2j#Guatemala faces a pivotal moment. New IBAHRI findings state that 2026 judicial appointments will shape the integrity of 2027 elections. Urgent reforms are needed to safeguard #RuleOfL#aw, transparency and #judicial independence. Read and share the Report: https://www.ibanet.org/document?id=IBAHRI-report-Guatemalas-Democracy-at-a-Crossroads04 May 2026 22:00 +0000at://did:plc:3sry7yol6746ou33u23vg6p2/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml2obz3euc2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/ibahri.bsky.social/post/3mkzl5ae72k2jDATE: 5 May 2026, 1545-1700 BST BRIEFING on the Assault on Press Freedom in #Georgia and the Case of Mzia Amaglobeli LOCATION: The Council Room, One Birdcage Walk, London SW1H 9JJ CONTACT: Emily.Foale@int-bar.org to register and for panellist interviews. #WorldPressFreedomDay04 May 2026 11:31 +0000at://did:plc:3sry7yol6746ou33u23vg6p2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkzl5ae72k2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/ibahri.bsky.social/post/3mkxduubupk2c3 May 2026: On #WorldPressFreedomDay, the #IBAHRI renews calls for protection of #journalists and #accountability for crimes against them. Read and share the statement: tinyurl.com/y77fkt2y 'Protecting journalists is inseparable from defending #HumanRights'. #Democracy #FreePress #RuleofLaw03 May 2026 14:16 +0000at://did:plc:3sry7yol6746ou33u23vg6p2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkxduubupk2chttps://bsky.app/profile/ibahri.bsky.social/post/3mknekdcwuc2d#Israeli strikes on #Lebanon: IBAHRI has expressed grave concern over alleged violations of international #law arising from the escalation of hostilities in #Lebanon, and calls on all parties to the conflict to adhere to the ceasefire agreements. Read more: tinyurl.com/d9rz3bf629 Apr 2026 15:01 +0000at://did:plc:3sry7yol6746ou33u23vg6p2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mknekdcwuc2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/ibahri.bsky.social/post/3mkmyniuf6c2dIBAHRI calls for urgent action as #UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) closes humanitarian #law unit responsible for monitoring international risk of #AtrocityCrimes. The unit's closure reduces the FCDO's capacity for atrocity prevention and response. Read: tinyurl.com/bdhyrwcn29 Apr 2026 11:28 +0000at://did:plc:3sry7yol6746ou33u23vg6p2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkmyniuf6c2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/ibahri.bsky.social/post/3mjzf74g6os2z#Zimbabwe: IBAHRI & partners condemn violence & intimidation against #HumanRights #lawyer Douglas Coltart at a public hearing on Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 in Harare on 31 March 2026. The statement calls on Zimbabwean authorities to respect freedom of expression. Read: tinyurl.com/y2hrjzbn21 Apr 2026 16:20 +0000at://did:plc:3sry7yol6746ou33u23vg6p2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjzf74g6os2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/ibahri.bsky.social/post/3mjzadeaxic2tThe IBAHRI has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing and defending the #HumanRights of #women and #girls around the world as mounting evidence points to a concerning reversal of progress in multiple regions, including #Afghanistan, #Iran and #Iraq. Find out more: https://www.ibanet.org/IBAHRI-warns-the-global-rollback-of-women-and-girls-rights-demands-urgent-attention21 Apr 2026 14:53 +0000at://did:plc:3sry7yol6746ou33u23vg6p2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjzadeaxic2thttps://bsky.app/profile/ibahri.bsky.social/post/3mjypfilyts2t#Syria: The IBAHRI and partners welcome the renewal of the International Commission of Inquiry (COI) mandate at #UNHRC61. The statement underscores the continued importance of the COI's efforts to support accountability in the country. English: tinyurl.com/37pz4nzp Arabic: tinyurl.com/y3utanf721 Apr 2026 09:50 +0000at://did:plc:3sry7yol6746ou33u23vg6p2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjypfilyts2thttps://bsky.app/profile/ibahri.bsky.social/post/3mjw6w73ack2rOn 22 April, the #ICC Appeals Chamber is due to deliver its decision on former #Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte’s jurisdictional challenge. Neri Colmenares, renowned #HumanRights #lawyer and IBAHRI Council Member, provides an insightful analysis on the case. Read: tinyurl.com/2yccwvvy20 Apr 2026 09:49 +0000at://did:plc:3sry7yol6746ou33u23vg6p2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjw6w73ack2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/ibahri.bsky.social/post/3mjjlrszkcs2a#Türkiye: IBAHRI and partners have formed the Independent #Legal Mission on the Peace Process in Türkiye to better understand recent developments related to the peace process in the country and contribute to the achievement of a just and lasting peace. Find out more: https://www.ibanet.org/Turkiye-IBAHRI-and-partners-form-the-Independent-Legal-Mission-on-the-Peace-Process15 Apr 2026 09:35 +0000at://did:plc:3sry7yol6746ou33u23vg6p2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjjlrszkcs2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/ibahri.bsky.social/post/3mjjjezu3qc2aWriting in the Hennepin Lawyer, Hennepin County Bar Association President Jessica Klander reflects on conversations held during #UNHRC61, including with IBAHRI #UN Representative Francesca Restifo, & the important role of bar associations in safeguarding #democracy. Read more: tinyurl.com/5a93jt6515 Apr 2026 08:52 +0000at://did:plc:3sry7yol6746ou33u23vg6p2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjjjezu3qc2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/ibahri.bsky.social/post/3mjhr6trrpc22The designation of Belarusian #HumanRights organisations PEN Belarus, Human Constanta and the Belarusian Helsinki Committee as ‘extremist formations’ has been condemned in a statement by IBAHRI and partners as being politically motivated persecution. Read and share: tinyurl.com/wczmjzhw #Belarus14 Apr 2026 16:06 +0000at://did:plc:3sry7yol6746ou33u23vg6p2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjhr6trrpc22https://bsky.app/profile/ibahri.bsky.social/post/3mjf6eeyf322bSAVE THE DATE - 18 June: #Hungary is country of focus for International Fair Trial Day (#IFTD) 2026 following systemic violations of the right to a #FairTrial. The #EbruTimtik Award honouring #lawyers fighting for fair trials will be given in #Budapest. Nominate someone: https://iftd.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/IFTD-Hungary-announcement.pdf13 Apr 2026 15:24 +0000at://did:plc:3sry7yol6746ou33u23vg6p2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjf6eeyf322bhttps://bsky.app/profile/ibahri.bsky.social/post/3mj7rzhrzpc2xIn #Iran, #lawyers & #HumanRights defenders continue to face persecution. Nasrin Sotoudeh arrested again. Reza Khandan still detained. A coalition including the #IBAHRI calls for their immediate release and respect for fundamental rights. Read & share the statement: https://www.ibanet.org//document?id=IBAHRI-joint-statement-on-Nasrin-Sotoudeh-and-Reza-Khandan-2026-Apr1111 Apr 2026 12:00 +0000at://did:plc:3sry7yol6746ou33u23vg6p2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mj7rzhrzpc2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/ibahri.bsky.social/post/3mijjf3zvvc2m#China: IBAHRI and partners express deep concern over the conviction and arbitrary detention of #XieYang on charges relating to his legitimate work as a #HumanRights #lawyer. The IBAHRI joins the call for his immediate and unconditional release. Read and share the statement: tinyurl.com/y99awxf702 Apr 2026 15:27 +0000at://did:plc:3sry7yol6746ou33u23vg6p2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mijjf3zvvc2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/ibahri.bsky.social/post/3mijioedqo22mKey takeaways from #UNHRC61 (23 Feb-31 Mar 2026): IBAHRI delivered joint statements covering the #HumanRights situations in countries including #Afghanistan, #Iran, #Sudan and #Tunisia, and participated in side events on topics including accountability for #Ukraine. Read: tinyurl.com/yh3vdrfr02 Apr 2026 15:14 +0000at://did:plc:3sry7yol6746ou33u23vg6p2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mijioedqo22mhttps://bsky.app/profile/ibahri.bsky.social/post/3mi5fev5ius27#IBAHRI expresses grave concern regarding #Israel's two #DeathPenalty bills advancing in the #Knesset that seek to permit capital punishment. IBAHRI urges #Israel to withdraw the bills in line with its obligations under #InternationalLaw. Read: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:share:7443726899417145344/ #FairTrial28 Mar 2026 19:43 +0000at://did:plc:3sry7yol6746ou33u23vg6p2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mi5fev5ius27https://bsky.app/profile/ibahri.bsky.social/post/3mhvha72a3k2xIBAHRI's @ewelinaochab.bsky.social represented the Institute at the #UnitedNations Commission on the Status of Women's 70th session (#CSW70) from 9-19 March 2026 in #NewYork. Stressing the importance of #legal reform to improve access to #justice and ensure accountability, she remarked: 1/425 Mar 2026 15:55 +0000at://did:plc:3sry7yol6746ou33u23vg6p2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhvha72a3k2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/ibahri.bsky.social/post/3mhuy4ookw22yIBAHRI and the International Commission of Jurists issued a joint statement at #UNHRC61 condemning ongoing repression of civil society in #Belarus, in particular attacks against #lawyers representing dissenting voices and defending #HumanRights and the #RuleOfLaw. Read: tinyurl.com/3hytjkmz25 Mar 2026 11:25 +0000at://did:plc:3sry7yol6746ou33u23vg6p2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhuy4ookw22yhttps://bsky.app/profile/ibahri.bsky.social/post/3mhqj3g5lt22jAt a #UK Parliamentary session earlier this month, the APPG on International Law, Justice and Accountability and #IBAHRI highlighted the global decline in #women’s rights in countries including #Afghanistan, #NorthKorea, #Syria, #Sudan and the #UK. Find out more: tinyurl.com/mwfptfr3 https://tinyurl.com/mwfptfr323 Mar 2026 16:45 +0000at://did:plc:3sry7yol6746ou33u23vg6p2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhqj3g5lt22jhttps://bsky.app/profile/ibahri.bsky.social/post/3mhfqabbaz22v#Guatemala’s 2026 #judicial appointments risk political interference, weak oversight and intimidation of justice actors, warns #IBAHRI report authored by Francesca Restifo and Eleonora Scala. Published: 18 March 2026 Read and share: https://www.ibanet.org/document?id=IBAHRI-report-Guatemalas-Democracy-at-a-Crossroads19 Mar 2026 09:54 +0000at://did:plc:3sry7yol6746ou33u23vg6p2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhfqabbaz22vhttps://bsky.app/profile/ibahri.bsky.social/post/3mhawb2uqk22u#Guatemala: IBAHRI & partners issued a statement at #UN Human Rights Council 61st session calling for an end to the criminalisation of #justice system personnel, #HumanRights defenders, #journalists & Indigenous authorities. READ (Español/Spanish): tinyurl.com/b4239uvc WATCH: tinyurl.com/57cy7v8617 Mar 2026 11:58 +0000at://did:plc:3sry7yol6746ou33u23vg6p2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhawb2uqk22uhttps://bsky.app/profile/ibahri.bsky.social/post/3mh6jlhseyk25On Tuesday 17 March 2026, 1030-1200 EDT, IBAHRI's Dr @ewelinaochab.bsky.social and other expert panellists will discuss #GenderApartheid in #Afghanistan and routes to accountability. A @righttolearn.ca event. Part of the #UnitedNations NGO #CSW70 Forum. Reg: tinyurl.com/58b6dxjp #Women #Equality [contains quote post or other embedded content]16 Mar 2026 13:06 +0000at://did:plc:3sry7yol6746ou33u23vg6p2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mh6jlhseyk25