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...]
Myanmar: Advocacy Charter for the Universal Periodic Review, January 2021
14/01/2021
Full Advocacy Charter PDF (ENG) Lawyers for Lawyers and Lawyers’ Rights Watch Canada (LRWC) submitted an advocacy charter to several country delegations to draw attention to the situation of lawyers in Myanmar at the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of Myanmar scheduled for 28 January 2021. The … [Read more...]
Defending Defenders: The Right to Know Rights | The Advocate, January 2021
10/01/2021
"Defending Defenders: The Right to Know Rights," by Catherine Morris, The Advocate, January 2021. Abstract: The first two decades in this millennium have seen dramatic increases in risks to those reporting or protesting rights violations or advocating human rights, particularly in relation to … [Read more...]
Azerbaijan: Day of the Endangered Lawyer | online event 21 January 2021
05/01/2021
Invitation and Registration Information Learn more about the situation of lawyers in Azerbaijan Invitation to an online Seminar – Day of the Endangered Lawyer (Azerbaijan) Thursday, 21 January 2021 15:00 to 16:30 CET; 2.00-3.30pm UK time; 6:00-7:30 am PST; 9:00-10:30 am EST) This … [Read more...]
United States: After Trump Blocked UN Inquiry of Racist Violence, NGOs Are Conducting Their Own | Article
24/12/2020
by Marjorie Cohn This article was originally published in Truthout on 22 December 2020. Marjorie Cohn is a member of the board of LRWC. Copyright Truthout. Reprinted with permission. For background, see LRWC's June and September 2020 joint oral statements to the UN Human Rights Council on … [Read more...]
Saudi Arabia: Arbitrary detention, torture of women’s rights defender Loujain Al-Hathloul
18/12/2020
Full PDF (ENG) 17 December 2020 His Majesty, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud King of Saudi Arabia and Custodian of the two Holy Mosques Email: info@moi.gov.sa His Excellency Mohammad Bin Salman Al Saud Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia Email: info@moi.gov.sa His Royal Highness … [Read more...]
United Nations Guidance Note: Protection and Promotion of Civic Space | Welcome Development
04/12/2020
UN_Guidance_Note (PDF) (UN Link to Guidance Note) | UN_Guidance_Note_Executive_Summary (PDF) (UN_Link to Executive Summary) Lawyers' Rights Watch Canada welcomes the launch of the UN Guidance Note on Protection and Promotion of Civic Space. The Guidance Note affirms the role and responsibility … [Read more...]
