Mid-year Meeting of the ANAO Group of the IAJ
On 9th May 2026 the mid-year meeting of the Asian, North American and Oceanean (ANAO) Group of the IAJ took place online, under the Presidency of IAJ Vice-President and ANAO…
IBA Statement on the assassination of judge Víctor Hugo Claure Hinojosa (Bolivia)
The Ibero-American Group (IBA), Regional Group of the International Association of Judges (IAJ), expresses its firmest repudiation and deep institutional concern over the assassination of judge Víctor Hugo Claure Hinojosa,…
IBA Judges Forum: “In defence of justice”
The Judges Forum of the International Bar Association is organizing a Conference, from 9th-10th July 2026, at the Hilton in Abuja, Nigeria. Topics will include:how judges and advocates should use AI;judicial…
The International Judges’ mission to Guatemala
The final report of the International Judges' Mission to Guatemala is now available.The document analyzes the election of the Attorney General and judicial independence in the country, and highlights concerns…
IAJ Statement on judge Hmedi (Tunisia)
The International Association of Judges (IAJ/UIM) expresses its deep concern regarding the criminal proceedings against Judge Anas Hmedi, President of the Tunisian Judges Association, in view of the hearing scheduled…
The passing of Honorary President Markel
The IAJ mourns the passing of Mr. Ernst Markel, a highly respected Austrian judge whose dedication to justice and integrity left a lasting mark on colleagues around the world.On March…
Disturbing news: US Revokes visa of Costa Rican Constitutional Court Justice who defended migrants
The Trump administration revoked the U.S. visa of Costa Rican judge, Fernando Cruz, reportedly linked to his rulings in favor of migrant rights. Cruz said he received no formal notification…