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ELDH Statement – Condemning the Intensification of the United States’ Unilateral Coercive Measures against Cuba

2026-05-07T08:31:49Z

The European Association of Lawyers for Democracy and World Human Rights (ELDH) expresses its grave concern and unequivocal condemnation of the recent measures adopted by the United States of America against the Republic of Cuba, as reflected in the Presidential Executive Order of 1 May 2026. These measures constitute a significant escalation and consolidation of ...

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Trial observation report – Ruken Gulagaci acquitted

2026-05-05T10:15:39Z

Report on the monitoring of the trial against Ruken Gulagaci, ELDH member of the the Execitive Committee

Urgent call for intervention concerning the renewed arrest of Nasrin Sotoudeh and the continuing detention of Reza Khandan

2026-04-10T20:52:45Z

Dear Madam, Dear Sir, The undersigned organisations of the Coalition for the International Day of the Endangered Lawyer express their gravest concern at the renewed arrest of Nasrin Sotoudeh, one of Iran’s most prominent human rights lawyers and one of the most respected members of the international legal community. According to multiple recent reports, during ...

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ELDH Statement: Against the Israeli Death Penalty Law

2026-04-04T16:17:41Z

Download the statement The European Association of Lawyers for Democracy and World Human Rights (ELDH) expresses its grave concern regarding the recent legislative measures adopted by the Knesset expanding the application of the death penalty, including within the occupied Palestinian territory and in ways that may also affect Palestinians holding Israeli citizenship. These developments must ...

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Statement: CEASE THE PROSECUTION AGAINST ACTIVIST TOMMY OLSEN

2026-04-03T10:58:16Z

The arrest of Norwegian activist Tommy Olsen, in execution of a European arrest warrant issued by the judicial authorities of Kos for the alleged formation of a criminal organization aimed at facilitating the illegal entry and residence of third country nationals in the country, constitutes the latest act of prosecution against human rights defenders who ...

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ELDH Statement: Transatlantic Slave Trade one of the Gravest Crimes Against Humanity

2026-03-26T09:37:22Z

The European Association of Lawyers for Democracy and World Human Rights (ELDH) welcomes the adoption by the United Nations General Assembly of Resolution A/80/L.48, promoted by Ghana, recognizing the transatlantic trafficking of enslaved Africans and racialised chattel enslavement as one of the gravest crime against humanity. ELDH notes that crimes against humanity, as defined under ...

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International Fair Trial Day and Ebru Timtik Award 2026 – Focus Country Hungary

2026-03-28T11:01:39Z

Save the Date for the IFTD event: 18 June 2026, Central European University, Budapest, Hungaryand Call for Nominations for the Ebru Timtik Award (deadline 11 May 2026) Download the statement BackgroundThe annual International Fair Trial Day (IFTD) is observed each year on 14 June. Established in2021,** the initiative is supported by over 100 legal associations across the world who arecommitted to ...

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The crisisof the Human Rights framework of the Belfast / Good Friday Agreement – still relevant

2026-03-21T17:21:23Z

The Delegation believes that there is a concerted attempt by the UK Government to unilaterallydismantle the key human rights plank of the B/GFA, which is the foundation for peace in the region.Such was their concern following the Zoom interviews, the Delegation visited NI between 28 Sep-tember 2022 and 4 October 2022 on its fact-finding mission ...

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ELDH Statement in Support of Gerry Adams and in Defence of the Good Friday Agreement Framework

2026-03-15T14:02:59Z

Download the statement The European Association of Lawyers for Democracy and World Human Rights (ELDH) expresses its serious concern regarding the civil proceedings currently being brought before the London High Court against Gerry Adams. Mr. Adams is a central figure in the Irish peace process and played an essential role in the negotiations that led ...

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Lawyers statement against the British military bases in Cyprus

2026-03-12T19:59:27Z

Download the statement The European Association of Lawyers for Democracy and World Human Rights (ELDH) and the Cyprus Democratic Lawyers Association (CDLA) condemn the continued existence of the British bases in Akrotiri and Dhekelia as a colonial remnant, a democratic affront, and a direct assault on the sovereignty of the Cypriot people. More than sixty ...

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