The German Judges Association (DRB) awarded its Human Rights Prize to Miguel Ángel Gálvez of Guatemala. The award was presented during the opening event of the German Judges and Prosecutors’…
The International Associational of Judges (IAJ/UIM) has condemned the one-year sentence imposed on Tunisian judge Anas Hmedi, President of the Tunisian Judges Association.The organization expressed full support for Mr. Hmedi,…
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…
From 23 to 27 March 2026, an International Mission of Judges visited Guatemala. For more information see the previous news on our website: https://www.iaj-uim.org/iuw/iaj-visit-in-guatemala/ The mission's press release is available…
In 2026, Guatemala faces a pivotal moment for its democratic legal system, with the election of three key institutions, the Supreme Electoral Tribunal, the Constitutional Court and the Prosecutor General,…
A constitutional referendum on the reform of the judicial system was held in Italy on 22 and 23 March 2026. Its purpose was to amend the part of the Constitution…
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…
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…
The IAJ expresses serious concern over the ongoing criminal proceedings against Anas Hmedi, President of the Tunisian Judges’ Association (AMT) and stresses that leaders of judicial associations must be able…
Mr. Even H. Eriksen, member of the Norwegian Parliament, wrote an interesting article on the proposal of nomination of the International Association of Judges (IAJ) for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize,…
The Association of Greek Judges and Prosecutors has issued a statement expressing solidarity with the Italian National Association of Judges (ANM) ahead of the upcoming constitutional referendum on justice in…
On February 28th, Mr. Van Osch (delegate of the Nederlandse Vereniging voor Rechtspraak and IAJ representative at the HccH) gave an extensive interview to the Dutch national radio.The discussion began…
The European Court of Human Rights has delivered on 5 February 2026 its judgment in Morawiec v. Poland (application no. 46238/20), concerning proceedings before the Disciplinary Chamber of the Polish…
The International Association of Judges (IAJ) has been nominated for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize.The nomination was submitted by Mr. Even H. Eriksen, Member of the Norwegian Parliament. It recognizes…
On January 30, 2026, an online meeting took place with the UN Special Rapporteur, Prof. Margaret Satterthwaite.As part of the preparation for her next thematic report on judicial appointments, the…