LRWC Making a Difference | LRWC Action News and Updates | LRWC Publications | UN Human Rights Council Participation | International Criminal Court News | In Memoriam | Notable Decisions and Articles | LRWC Members Working Pro Bono Full PDF Version Anglophone protests in Cameroon Photo Credit: … [Read more...]
Viet Nam: Failure to Comply with International Human Rights Obligations | Joint Submission
30/07/2018
Full PDF Version / Full Word Version UPR SUBMISSION - VIETNAM - JULY 2018 A. Introduction Lawyers for Lawyers (“L4L”) and Lawyers’ Rights Watch Canada (“LRWC”) jointly submit this report on the state of human rights in Viet Nam, especially in respect of the legal profession, … [Read more...]
Cameroon: Conviction, Sentencing and Ongoing Arbitrary Detention of Mr Mancho Bibixy Tse | Letter
14/07/2018
Full PDF Version / Full Word Version Mancho Bibixy Tse, journalist Photo Credit: International Federation for Human Rights LRWC is concerned about the recent sentencing and ongoing arbitrary detention of journalist Mancho Bibixy Tse. Mr. Mancho Bibixy, a civilian was arrested 9 January 2017 … [Read more...]
Cameroon: Arbitrary Detention of Anglophones in Cameroon | Letter
14/07/2018
Full PDF Version / Full Word Version Anglophone protests in Cameroon Photo Credit: ConstitutionNet Lawyers’ Rights Watch Canada (LRWC) is concerned by reports that 15 individuals have been arbitrarily arrested and detained as part of the recent crackdown by the Government of Cameroon in … [Read more...]
Protective Measures in the Inter-American Human Rights System | Report
14/07/2018
Full PDF Version / Full Word Version Photo Credit: Inter-American Commission on Human Rights Protective Measures in the Inter-American Human Rights System Isabela Piacentini de Andrade [1] The Inter-American human rights system was created by the Organization of American States … [Read more...]
Thailand: 14 migrant worker acquitted of criminal defamation and other charges | News
14/07/2018
Photo Credit: Human Rights Watch 11 July 2018 14 migrant workers employed by the Thammakaset Co. Ltd. chicken farm were acquitted of criminal defamation and other charges based on the workers reporting human and labour rights abuses against chicken farm workers. The Don Muang … [Read more...]
Turkey: The Situation of Lawyers and Human Rights Defenders in Turkey Since July 2016 | Report
09/07/2018
Full PDF Version Persecuted Turkish lawyers: Fevzi Cem Şenocak (top left), Yusuf Zotluoğlu, Serdar Kutlu, Zekeriya Albayrak, Mustafa Kemal Açıcı, Neşe Yıldızoğlu, Fatma Şen (bottom right) Photo Credit: The Arrested Lawyers Initiative The situation of lawyers and human rights defenders in … [Read more...]
Turkey: Mustafa Aydin Released | News
29/06/2018
Mustafa Aydin (Turkish lawyer) with his family Lawyer Mustafa Aydin, detained without trial or judicial oversight since 16 August 2016 and suffering from untreated prostate cancer, was released from prison today. LRWC called for his immediate release in letters (Brian Samuels) sent l27 April … [Read more...]
Myanmar: End Human Rights Violations in Myanmar | Oral Statement to the 38th Session of the UN Human Rights Council
28/06/2018
Full PDF Version Video Stream Available (Chapter 16, at 00:27:56) Organization: Lawyers’ Rights Watch Canada Item: Item 4: Interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on Myanmar (oral update) Date: 27 June 2018 Speaker: Hélène Ramos dos Santos Oral Statement to the 38th Session … [Read more...]
Turkey: International Law Obligations to Release Mustafa Aydin for Medical Treatment | Letter
28/06/2018
Full PDF Version Mustafa Aydin (Turkish lawyer) with his family RELEASE Mustafa Aydin says LRWC. LRWC is gravely concerned for the health of Turkish lawyer Mustafa Aydin. Mr. Aydin has been detained since 16 August 2016, and has been charged under article 314/2 of the Turkish Penal Code. He … [Read more...]
