Publications
Canada Not Complying With UN Convention Against Torture | Report
06/01/2019
Full PDF Version Canada failed to provide full redress for its involvement in the torture of five Canadians says the UN Committee Against Torture. Convention requirement not fulfilled by Canada include: investigation and criminal prosecution; verification of the facts and full and … [Read more...]
UPR of Vietnam: Advocacy Charter Lawyers for Lawyers and Lawyers’ Rights Watch Canada
22/12/2018
Full PDF Version Photo Credit: pululante Stakeholders’ submission (1) In the last years, the crackdown on freedom of expression has intensified. Reports indicate that in 2017, Viet Nam authorities have detained or exiled many peaceful activists and bloggers. Human rights lawyers who work … [Read more...]
Colombia: Daniel Ernesto Prado Albarracín at high risk due to his work as a lawyer for a number of victims in the emblematic case of “Los Doce Apóstoles” | Letter
22/12/2018
Full PDF Version (ENG) / Full PDF Version (SPA) Daniel Prado, lawyer with the CIJP Photo Credit: PBI Colombia 5 December 2018 Mr Iván Duque Márquez President of the Republic of Colombia Carrera 8 No. 7 – 26 Palacio de Nariño Bogotá, Colombia Re. Daniel Ernesto Prado Albarracín … [Read more...]
Colombia: Threats against lawyer Daniel Prado Albarracin | Letter
21/12/2018
Full PDF Version (ENG) / Full PDF Version (SPA) Daniel Prado, lawyer with the CIJP Photo Credit: PBI Columbia LRWC is gravely concerned for the safety of lawyer Daniel Prado Albarracin, who currently represents victims of crimes committed by the paramilitary group "The 12 Apostles." Over the … [Read more...]
Philippines: Death of lawyer Benjamin Ramos | Letter
21/12/2018
Full PDF Version Benjamin Ramos, human rights lawyer Photo Credit: FIDH Thursday, November 29, 2018 H.E. Rodrigo Duterte President of the Republic, Malacañang Palace, JP Laurel St., San Miguel, Manila Philippines Fax: (+632) 742-1641 / 929-3968 E-mail: op@president.gov.ph The … [Read more...]
Save a Lawyer for Christmas | Donate before 31 December 2018
21/12/2018
Donate to LRWC today to defend the rule of law and protect human rights advocates at risk around the world. “Thank You. Without LRWC we would be alone and without hope.” say victims and families. Successful developments for lawyers and other human rights defenders (HRDs) at risk during 2018 … [Read more...]
China: Open letter from global civil society: China must release student activists and workers | Letter
18/12/2018
Full Word Version China: Labour rights activists and their advocates are harassed, detained and disappeared for seeking improved conditions at Jasic Technology in Shenzhen. NGOs including, LRWC call on China to stop the crackdown and release all those taken into custody by Chinese authorities … [Read more...]
China: Open letter from global civil society: China must release student activists and workers | Letter
18/12/2018
Full PDF Version China: Labour rights activists and their advocates are harassed, detained and disappeared for seeking improved conditions at Jasic Technology in Shenzhen. NGOs including, LRWC call on China to stop the crackdown and release all those taken into custody by Chinese authorities … [Read more...]
Turkey: Immediately Release Cam Tombul and Withdraw Charges against Lawyers | Letter
15/12/2018
FULL PDF VERSION BY AIRMAIL Mr. Abdulhamit Gül Ministry of Justice Adalet Bakanlığı 06659 KIZILAY /ANKARA, TURKEY Amsterdam, 12 December 2018 Subject: Trial of lawyer Can Tombul Your Excellency, We write on behalf of Lawyers for Lawyers, Fair Trial Watch, Lawyers’ Rights … [Read more...]
Canada failed to provide full redress for its involvement in the torture of five Canadians, says UN Committee Against Torture | Joint press release
11/12/2018
Full press release (.doc) LRWC & ICLMG's full submission to UN Committee Against Torture (CAT) (.pdf) Full report on Canada by UN CAT A new UN report is once again criticizing Canada for failing to provide full redress for its involvement in the torture of five Canadians. The UN Committee … [Read more...]
