See the first edition (pdf) of The Legal Profession Observer, March 2021 Newly formed Independent Lawyers Network (ILN) in Azerbaijan In recent years, there has been severe deterioration of the situation of human rights defenders and lawyers in Azerbaijan. This decline began in 2014 … [Read more...]
Thailand: Southern Peasants’ Federation wins court case after thirteen years | Welcome developments
26/03/2021
On 19 March 2021, after thirteen years, the land rights defenders of the Southern Peasants’ Federation of Thailand (SPFT) won an verdict from the Thai Administrative Court ordering the Department of Land and its affiliated authorities to revoke title deeds for 23 plots that have been unlawfully … [Read more...]
Myanmar: Lawyers detained, charged, and threatened after military coup | Statement
24/03/2021
Full pdf statement (EN) Lawyers detained, charged, and threatened after military coup in Myanmar All States are responsible to ensure accountability for atrocity crimes Statement For immediate release 24 March 2021 Lawyers’ Rights Watch Canada (LRWC) is alarmed by the grave, systematic, … [Read more...]
Saudi Arabia and Iran: Women’s rights defenders featured in panel for International Women’s Day 2021 | Event
20/03/2021
Summary by Rai Friedman, Co-chair for Amnesty International Canada’s Gender Rights team and LRWC case monitor for Saudi Arabia On 18 March 2021, Amnesty International Canada’s Gender Rights team and Amnesty Windsor Law hosted a panel event in support of International Women’s Day on 8 March 2021. … [Read more...]
Myanmar: Mounting evidence of crimes against humanity during military coup crackdown | Oral Statement at the 46th Session of the UN Human Rights Council
12/03/2021
Full .pdf statement aired on 12 March 2021 Direct link to LRWC oral video statement Link to full debate on UN WebTV: Part 1, 11 March 2021; Part 2, 12 March 2021. Organization: Lawyers’ Rights Watch Canada Item: Item 4: Interactive Dialogue: Special Rapporteur on Human … [Read more...]
The UN Human Rights Treaty Bodies: An overview by Marcia Kran, member of the UN Human Rights Committee | 10 December 2020
05/03/2021
Marcia Kran Lecture .pdf | More about the webinar Amplifying the Impact of UN Human Rights Treaty Bodies on the Enjoyment of Human Rights: Opportunities for Civil Society Action Marcia V. J. Kran, O.C., Member of the UN Human Rights Committee[1] Lawyers Rights Watch Canada … [Read more...]
Myanmar: Restore elected authorities, release detainees, and protect freedoms of information, expression, and assembly | Statement
08/02/2021
Full .pdf Statement Myanmar: Restore elected authorities, release detainees, and protect freedoms of information, expression, and assembly LRWC calls for concrete action by the UN Human Rights Council STATEMENT 8 February 2021 Lawyers’ Rights Watch Canada (LRWC) welcomes the UN … [Read more...]
USA: Lawyers’ organizations convene public inquiry into racist police violence in the US | Update
29/01/2021
More information about the International Commission of Inquiry, 18 January to 6 February 2021. Register here to attend online hearings. | Videos of hearings on Facebook. Three lawyers’ organizations based in the United States (US) have assembled a group of experts from twelve countries to conduct … [Read more...]
Webinar Date TBA: How can the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights be used in advocacy? | LRWC event
23/01/2021
Postponed from 25 February. Date to TBA. Lawyers' Rights Watch Canada's webinar series on UN and Regional Human Rights Systems: Treaties and Mechanisms The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR): What is the ICCPR? How can it be used for human rights advocacy? Date … [Read more...]
In memoriam: Joe Arvay, O.C, O.B.C, Q.C. (1949-2020)
15/01/2021
Lawyers' Rights Watch Canada is saddened by the passing of Canadian lawyer Joe Arvay on 7 December 2020. Joe Arvay was a giant in Canada’s civil rights and human rights community and was recognized for his contributions by being invested as an Officer in the Order of Canada. Joe Arvay was counsel on … [Read more...]
