Fighting for the safety of legal professionals in Afghanistan
We’re gravely concerned about the situation in Afghanistan, and all those working in the Afghan justice system who now face a perilous future as the Taliban takes power.
27 Aug 2021
Human rights
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- Anti-corruption03 Jun 2020
- Capacity building04 Jun 2020
- Independent Human Rights Act Review05 Mar 2021
- International Women in Law08 Mar 2021
- Judicial review reform05 May 2021
- Lawyers at Risk16 Sep 2020
- Overseas Operations (Service Personnel and Veterans) Act14 May 2021
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