ELDH will try to send observers to the following trials. These trials are observed by many lawyers from different organisations in Europe. Colleagues who wish to participate in the trial observation should get into contact with ELDH: Email ELDH Guide on Trial Observations UN Basic principles on the role of lawyers PEN Norway: The study …
hier Termin und Ort eintragen ELDH will try to send observers to the following trials. These trials are observed by many lawyers from different organisations in Europe. Colleagues who wish to participate in the trial observation should get into contact with ELDH: ELDH Guide on Trial Observations UN Basic principles on the role of …
On 11 April 2024, following the conference organised by the European Association of Lawyers for Democracy and World Human Rights (ELDH), European Democratic Lawyers (AED), Association for International Law and Democracy (MAF-DAD), the following findings and conclusions were reached by the conference components Download in English, in German, in Italian, in Spanish, in Turkish
Download the statement The “Miembros de la Corporación Colectivo de Abogados “José Alvear Restrepo” Vs.Colombia” case judgment of 18th October 2023, is a historic opportunity to make reparations to the victims, who for more than 45 years have worked in the defense of human rights in Colombia. The Inter-American Court of Human Rights has issued …
Jointly organized by ELDH, AED and MAF-DAD Hosted by: Massimiliano Smeriglio Member of the European Parliament (MEP) Location: Brussels, European Parliament, Room: ASP3G3 Opening speeches: Video message: Mauro Palma Former Chair of the European Committee for the Prevention of Torture and Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (CPT) Keynote Speeches: Download the programme Media
When the EU-Turkey Statement was issued in March 2016, it was roundly denounced byhuman rights groups for its complete disregard for the international obligation of states toprotect the rights of refugees1. While the so-called “deal” itself was no more than anon-binding press release, it set the course for the implementation of increasingly draconianand violent border …
International Women’s Day 2024 sees nothing to celebrate in terms of global achievements of women over the past year. Femicide and women dying due to genocide are increasing. Still too many women human rights activists continue to be imprisoned and silenced often by reactionary and religious fanatic governments. We recall that one of the greatest threats …
In 2021, a group of lawyers and lawyers’ organisations came together to establish an annual International Fair Trial Day (IFTD) to be observed every year on 14 June. This initiative is supported by more than 100 legal associations across the world, all of which are committed to the vital importance of the right to a …
Download the statement The European Association of Lawyers for Democracy and World Human Rights (ELDH), with members in 22 European countries, is greatly concerned about new developments and actions taken by the Spanish judiciary (the Audiencia Nacional) which is working against the spirit of the Amnesty Bill which is being debated in the Spanish Parliament …
In 2021, a group of lawyers and lawyers’ organisations came together to establish an annual International Fair Trial Day (IFTD) to be observed every year on 14 June. This initiative is supported by more than 100 legal associations across the world, all of which are committed to the vital importance of the right to a …
Download the statement The European Lawyers for Democracy and Human Rights (ELDH), with members in 22 European countries, condemns the decision by several European states to suspend funding for UNRWA (the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees). This despicable action follows and appears to be designed to distract attention from the decision …
Download the statement On 6 February 2024, after an armed attack on the largest court building (Çağlayan Courthouse) in Istanbul, two assailants were killed by the police. According to the police, the attackers were members of the DHKP-C. Following this attack, a number of offices of various organisations in Istanbul were raided and vandalized by …