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ELDH Statement on the Drone Attacks Against the Humanitarian Flotilla to Gaza
Download the statement The European Lawyers for Democracy and Human Rights (ELDH) strongly condemns the recent drone attacks against the humanitarian flotilla delivering essential aid to the Gaza Strip. These …
The European Association of Lawyers for Democracy and World Human Rights (ELDH) expresses its deep concern regarding the request to waive the parliamentary immunity of MEP Ilaria Salis.
Download the statement To the Members of the Committee on Legal Affairs (JURI) and the European Parliament The European Association of Lawyers for Democracy and World Human Rights (ELDH) expresses …
Joint Petition of ELDH and CODESA – 50 Years of Occupation and Plunder of Western Sahara – For a Free Western Sahara
Download: in English, in French, in Arabic For five decades, Morocco has occupied and exploited Western Sahara in blatant violation of international law. We, European lawyers, call upon the European …
Turkey: Proceedings against Istanbul Bar Association board a “direct assault” on independence of legal profession
Download Turkish version of the appeal Download amicus brief (English version) – (Turkish version) Twelve legal and human rights organisations intervene in proceedings against the executive board ahead of trial* …
Appeal to the Italian National Forensic Council: Respect for international law, the United Nations, and standing against genocide is the duty of professional organizations!
Download the appeal The European Association of Lawyers for Democracy and World Human Rights (ELDH) and the International Association of Democratic Lawyers (IADL) express their grave concern about the decision …
Under Attack for Defending Rights: The Criminalization of Lawyers in Turkey – 12 September 2025 at 7 pm EEST – in person in Lesvos and streamed online
Download invitation Register now: Registration link The Legal Centre Lesvos and European Association of Lawyers for Democracy and World Human Rights (ELDH) invite you to join the following panel—held in …
Defending Francesca Albanese Is Defending the Palestinian People’s Demand for Justice
The following statement is initiated by the International Association of Democratic Lawyers (IADL) and the European Association of Lawyers for Democracy and World Human Rights (ELDH) ** The United States’ …
Wendy Pettifer: Obituary (1953 – 2025)
Our much-loved comrade Wendy Pettifer died in early July 2025, aged 72, born in 1953. Wendy Pettifer (L) in conversation with a former colleague at a Law Centres reunion event …