There are judicial decisions that illuminate the dark corners of the world and force us to ask whether the law is still capable of containing human brutality. The recent judgment of the Swedish Court of Appeal is one of them: for the first time, a court has upheld a conviction for genocide based exclusively on...
Last Friday, December 12, as part of the activities linked to International Human Rights Day, the screening of the film “As Duas Casas de Xustiza” took place in Cambados, followed by an enriching discussion. The event was jointly organized by the Cambados City Council and FIBGAR, and brought together local residents, professionals from the social...
On December 10, on the occasion of International Human Rights Day, FIBGAR organized a commemorative event in Cambados, bringing together local authorities, residents, and representatives of various social organizations. The day, marked by solemnity and a strong commitment to the defense of fundamental rights, included a public gathering and a full reading of the Universal...
On International Anti-Corruption Day we stand with all those brave enough to report corruption and other wrongdoing that could seriously harm the public interest. Providing balanced and effective whistleblower protection is a key element both in the public and private sector. And VoiceGuard project is part of the solution. The VoiceGuard project is a pan-European support...
Every December 5th, the world celebrates International Volunteer Day, a moment to recognize the dedication, effort, and passion of those who give their time and talent to transform lives. At FIBGAR, this day holds a special meaning, reminding us that behind every project we carry out are volunteers committed to justice, freedom of expression, and...
This week, the 24th Assembly of States Parties of the International Criminal Court (ICC) is taking place in The Hague, Netherlands, from December 1 to 6, 2025. This annual gathering represents a decisive moment for the administrative and legislative oversight of the Court, bringing together all States that have ratified or acceded to the Rome...
Each year, on November 25, we commemorate the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, a date proclaimed by the United Nations to shed light on one of the most persistent human rights violations: violence against women and girls on the basis of gender. The choice of this date is inspired by the...
The complaints in the case against Álvaro Uribe Vélez, represented by his international advisor Bénédict De Moerloose and his lawyer Máximo Castex, have appealed the dismissal of the case by Federal Court No. 2, presided over by Judge Sebastian Ramos. On November 7, 2023, relatives of 11 victims of crimes against humanity perpetrated in Colombia, together...
This year marks 80 years since the Nuremberg Trials, a decisive moment that marked a turning point in the history of international law and human rights. These trials not only punished the main leaders of the Nazi regime but also laid the foundations of legal principles that continue to guide international justice today. After the horrors...
We present RAGAA – Raise Against Gender Apartheid in Afghanistan, an initiative created in collaboration with the association People Help (PH) to expose, document, and denounce the systematic violence suffered by women and girls in Afghanistan. RAGAA arises in response to the urgent need to confront a deeply institutionalized system of oppression whose impact constitutes...
