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Lawyers for Lawyers is an non-political Dutch foundation. We promote the independence of the legal profession worldwide by defending and empowering lawyers at risk. By lawyers, for lawyers. Learn more about our work: https://www.lawyersforlawyers.org

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Lawyers for Lawyers @lawyersforlawyers.bsky.social · Jun 2

🌍 Around the world, environmental lawyers defend communities from land grabs, pollution & climate degradation — and face serious threats for doing so.

🎬 Watch our new Environmental Lawyers Campaign video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=AnCm...

#EnvironmentalJustice #L4L #humanrights

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Lawyers for Lawyers @lawyersforlawyers.bsky.social · 22h

⏰ REMINDER: 1 week left to nominate a Dutch Embassy for the BMO Embassy Award 2026!
Share your experience here: forms.office.com/e/jdFt9QQCvZ
More info: breedmensenrechtenoverleg.nl/ambassadeprijs or mail to [email protected]

Lawyers for Lawyers @lawyersforlawyers.bsky.social · 2d

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Lawyers for Lawyers @lawyersforlawyers.bsky.social · 2d

🎙️ Join our webinar “Voices of Justice: Protecting Lawyers’ Freedom of Expression”

🗓️ 17 Oct 2025 | ⏰ 10–11 CET | 🌐 Online

🔗 Register here: forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...

Lawyers for Lawyers @lawyersforlawyers.bsky.social · 7d

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Lawyers for Lawyers @lawyersforlawyers.bsky.social · 7d

🚨 Concerns raised at #HRC60 over #Russia’s systematic targeting of lawyers, including those defending Aleksei #Navalny. Urgent call to renew the Special Rapporteur’s mandate.

🔗 Read the full joint oral statement here: www.lawyersforlawyers.org/hrc60-system...

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Lawyers for Lawyers @lawyersforlawyers.bsky.social · 8d

🚨 In a letter to the @ec.europa.eu , we called on the EU to include strong, enforceable #HumanRights safeguards in the #EU–#Thailand #FTA to protect lawyers from arbitrary prosecution and defend the #RuleOfLaw.

🔗 Read more: www.lawyersforlawyers.org/call-for-hum...

Call for human rights safeguards in the EU–Thailand free trade agreement - Lawyers for Lawyers

Lawyers for Lawyers has sent a letter to the European Commission urging to ensure that the ongoing negotiations for the EU–Thailand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) include explicit and enforceable human ri...

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Lawyers for Lawyers @lawyersforlawyers.bsky.social · 9d

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Lawyers for Lawyers @lawyersforlawyers.bsky.social · 9d

🚨 In a letter to the authorities of #ElSalvador, we urged compliance with IACHR precautionary measures in favor of detained lawyers #RuthEleonoraLópez & #EnriqueAnaya.

🔗 Read more: www.lawyersforlawyers.org/call-on-el-s...

Call on El Salvador to comply with IACHR precautionary measures in favor of detained lawyers - Lawyers for Lawyers

Lawyers for Lawyers sent a letter to the authorities in El Salvador urging the government to immediately and effectively implement the precautionary measures granted by the Inter-American Commission…

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Lawyers for Lawyers @lawyersforlawyers.bsky.social · 9d

📣 Has a Dutch Embassy in your country stood up for human rights in 2024–2025? Nominate them for the BMO Embassy Award 2026 before Friday 17 October 2025!
❓ Questions? Visit the website breedmensenrechtenoverleg.nl/ambassadeprijs
🔗 Fill out the survey here: forms.office.com/e/jdFt9QQCvZ

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Freedom Now @freedomnoworg.bsky.social · 11d

It has been 10 years since #Tajikistan arrested human rights lawyer Buzurgmehr Yorov. He remains imprisoned on politically motivated charges. Freedom Now and 11 human rights organizations renew our call for his immediate and unconditional release www.freedom-now.org/tajikistan-l...

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Lawyers for Lawyers @lawyersforlawyers.bsky.social · 12d

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Lawyers for Lawyers @lawyersforlawyers.bsky.social · 12d

🚨 Yesterday marked 10 years since Tajik human rights lawyer Buzurgmehr Yorov was wrongfully imprisoned.

We call on Tajikistan’s authorities to free him immediately and release all others jailed for defending human rights.

🔗 Read the full statement here: www.lawyersforlawyers.org/lawyer-wrong...

Lawyer wrongfully held for a decade - Free Buzurgmehr Yorov - Lawyers for Lawyers

Twelve civil society organisations, including Lawyers for Lawyers, have called for the release of Tajik lawyer Buzurgmehr Yorov. In a separate statement, a coalition of bar associations have similarly...

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Lawyers for Lawyers @lawyersforlawyers.bsky.social · 14d

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Lawyers for Lawyers @lawyersforlawyers.bsky.social · 14d

🚨 We are alarmed by the freezing of CSO bank accounts in #Georgia. These organisations provide vital legal aid — blocking their funds undermines civil society, restricts access to justice, and endangers lawyers’ independence.

🔗 Read our joint statement: www.lawyersforlawyers.org/freezing-of-...

Freezing of NGO accounts impacts legal aid and the work of lawyers in Georgia - Lawyers for Lawyers

Lawyers for Lawyers, the International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI), and the Law Society of England and Wales (LSEW) are deeply concerned about the recent freezing of bank…

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Lawyers for Lawyers @lawyersforlawyers.bsky.social · 17d

🚨 At #HRC60, we raised alarm over reprisals against lawyers in #Belarus, including the “extremist” designation of their association in a joint oral statement.
We call for its withdrawal & an end to harassment of the legal profession.

🔗 Read more: www.lawyersforlawyers.org/hrc60-harass...

HRC60: Harassment of Belarusian lawyers and misuse of law against the legal profession - Lawyers for Lawyers

On 19 September 2025, Lawyers for Lawyers, The Law Society of England and Wales, Lawyers’ Rights Watch Canada and the International Bar Association Human Rights Institute delivered an oral statement…

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Lawyers for Lawyers @lawyersforlawyers.bsky.social · 18d

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Lawyers for Lawyers @lawyersforlawyers.bsky.social · 18d

🚨 At #HRC60 we raised alarm over persecution of lawyers in #Venezuela.We call for the release of #RocíoSanMiguel, #KennedyTejeda & #Eduardo Torres.

🔗 Read full oral statement here: www.lawyersforlawyers.org/hrc60-situat...

HRC60: Situation of lawyers in Venezuela - Lawyers for Lawyers

On 22 September 2025, Lawyers for Lawyers (L4L) and the International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI) delivered an oral statement during Item 4 of the 60th session of the United…

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Lawyers for Lawyers @lawyersforlawyers.bsky.social · 18d

❗REMINDER: We are going live at #HRC60 in one hour!

🔗Join the livestream at 2:00 PM: www.youtube.com/live/-yfmWb7...

Lawyers for Lawyers @lawyersforlawyers.bsky.social · 19d

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Lawyers for Lawyers @lawyersforlawyers.bsky.social · 19d

❗REMINDER: Happening today!

L4L and partners are hosting a #HRC60 side event on Environmental #LawyersatRisk and access to climate justice.🌍

Join us in Geneva or online🔗: www.youtube.com/live/-yfmWb7...

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Lawyers for Lawyers @lawyersforlawyers.bsky.social · 21d

🚨 #China continues to silence human rights lawyers through #disbarment, unfair trials & detention. At #HRC60, we urged Council members and States to press for accountability and protection of defenders in a joint oral statement.

🔗 Read more: www.lawyersforlawyers.org/hrc60-ongoin...

HRC60: Ongoing Repression of Human Rights Lawyers and Defenders in China - Lawyers for Lawyers

On 18 September 2025, Lawyers for Lawyers, Lawyers’ Rights Watch Canada (LRWC), the International Bar Association, The Law Society and the Asian Lawyers Network delivered an oral statement during…

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Lawyers for Lawyers @lawyersforlawyers.bsky.social · 22d

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Lawyers for Lawyers @lawyersforlawyers.bsky.social · 22d

Environmental #lawyers play a vital role defending the #RuleofLaw and advancing #ClimateJustice. Join us at #HRC60 to discuss the risks they face and explore how to protect them and ensure access to environmental justice.🌍

🗓️ Monday 22/9
⏰ 2:00–3:00 CET
📌 Geneva & online

Lawyers for Lawyers @lawyersforlawyers.bsky.social · 29d

🚨 We express deep concern over the ongoing detention & hunger strike of #KeniaHernández in #Mexico.

🔗 In a joint letter, we urge authorities to drop all charges related to her legitimate work & uphold her fundamental freedoms:
www.lawyersforlawyers.org/concern-over...

Concern over ongoing detention and hunger strike of lawyer Kenia Inés Hernández in Mexico - Lawyers for Lawyers

Lawyers for Lawyers and the International Observatory for Lawyers in Danger express deep concern regarding the situation of Mexican human rights lawyer Kenia Inés Hernández Montalván, who has been on…

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Lawyers for Lawyers @lawyersforlawyers.bsky.social · 29d

Read the full statement here: www.lawyersforlawyers.org/concerns-abo...

Concerns about the designation of lawyers association as an “extremist formation" - Lawyers for Lawyers

Lawyers for Lawyers (L4L), The International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI), and the Law Society of England and Wales (LSEW) are seriously concerned about the increasing pressure on...