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for legitimate appointments.’ 4/4 Find out more: tinyurl.com/mpdz229u #Democracy #Law #HumanRights

just produce bad appointments: it corrodes the very legitimacy that judicial institutions depend on to function. This is why thorough integrity vetting, transparency and meaningful civic participation are not just procedural formalities but essential conditions... 3/4

#Guatemala: IBAHRI report sets out a series of recommendations aimed at improving judicial selection processes, including by undertaking structural reforms and strengthening transparency and civic participation. IBAHRI's Eleonora Scala remarked:

WATCH NOW: Webinar of the launch of the #IBAHRI report 'Guatemala’s Democracy at a Crossroads' Francesca Restifo and Eleonora Scala assess the integrity, transparency and independence of #Guatemala's #judicial selection processes. Watch & share the link: tinyurl.com/bddzek8r

The High Level Panel of Legal Experts on #MediaFreedom has published its first Advisory Note on protecting #journalists in conflict zones. Read & share: ibanet.org/document?id=HL… 'Crisis for journalists working in the context of armed conflict has reached epidemic proportions.'

TODAY, 7 May 2026 | 1030-1200 CDT | WEBINAR: If Authoritarian Systems Fracture: Gender Justice in Moments of Political Transition. #IBAHRI's Dr @EwelinaUO will be a panellist discussing #GenderJustice. Hosted by @AndianaOrg Register: tinyurl.com/3xf859bc

but as an issue of shared and pressing concern for the international community.’ 4/4 Read the report: tinyurl.com/mpdz229u #HumanRights #law

have far-reaching implications for the protection of fundamental human rights and the functioning of democratic governance. In this light, these processes should be regarded not solely as a domestic legal matter,... 3/4

A new IBAHRI report assesses the integrity, transparency and independence of three key judicial selection processes in #Guatemala. Highlighting the potential long-term impact of these appointments, IBAHRI's Francesca Restifo said:

Press Briefing: The Arbitrary Detention of Mzia Amaglobeli, and Assault on the Independent Media in Georgia - With @caoilfhionnanna @mariaressa @HelenaKennedyKC @Billbrowder @irmadimitradze

#Guatemala faces a pivotal moment. New IBAHRI findings state that 2026 judicial appointments will shape the integrity of 2027 elections. Urgent reforms are needed to safeguard #RuleOfL#aw, transparency, and #judicial independence. Read & share the Report: ibanet.org/document?id=IB…

DATE: 5 May 2026, 1545-1700 BST BRIEFING on the Assault on Press Freedom in Georgia and the Case of Mzia Amaglobeli LOCATION: The Council Room, One Birdcage Walk, London SW1H 9JJ CONTACT: Emily.Foale@int-bar.org to register and for panellist interviews. #WorldPressFreedomDay

3 May 2026: On #WorldPressFreedomDay, the #IBAHRI renews calls for protection of #journalists and accountability for crimes against them. Read & share the statement: tinyurl.com/y77fkt2y 'Protecting journalists is inseparable from defending #HumanRights'. #Democracy #RuleofLaw

#Israeli strikes on #Lebanon: IBAHRI has expressed grave concern over alleged violations of international #law arising from the escalation of hostilities in #Lebanon, and calls on all parties to the conflict to adhere to the ceasefire agreements. Read: tinyurl.com/d9rz3bf6

The IBAHRI calls for urgent action as @FCDOGovUK closes humanitarian #law unit responsible for monitoring international risk of #AtrocityCrimes. The unit's closure reduces the FCDO's capacity for atrocity prevention and response. Read more: tinyurl.com/bdhyrwcn

#Zimbabwe: IBAHRI and partners condemn violence and intimidation against #HumanRights #lawyer Douglas Coltart at a hearing on Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 on 31 March 2026. The statement calls on authorities to respect freedom of expression. Read: tinyurl.com/y2hrjzbn

IBAHRI has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing & defending the #HumanRights of #women & #girls around the world as mounting evidence points to a concerning reversal of progress in multiple regions, including #Afghanistan, #Iran & #Iraq. Find out more: tinyurl.com/5d3n5f9n

#Syria: IBAHRI & partners welcome the renewal of the International Commission of Inquiry (COI) mandate at #UNHRC61. The statement underscores the continued importance of the COI's efforts to support accountability. English: tinyurl.com/37pz4nzp Arabic: tinyurl.com/y3utanf7