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The IAJ has four Regional Groups: the European Association of Judges, the Iberoamerican Group, the African Group, the Asian, North American and Oceanian Group. Purpose of the Regional Groups is to discuss local problems concerning the Judiciary. They usually meet twice a year and may pass resolutions either on general issues affecting the Judiciary of the whole concerned area, or specifically regarding one ore more given countries. Ad hoc missions and reports can also be organized in particular cases.
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IAJ Statement on Costa Rica
On 25 July, 2026, the International Association of Judges (IAJ) issued a statement on the resources necessary for the proper functioning of the judiciary in Costa Rica. English French Spanish
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, a member
Statement on Oswaldo Ordóñez Alcántara – Peru
In light of recent concerns regarding the evaluation and ratification process of Judge Oswaldo Ordóñez Alcántara in the Republic of Peru, the Ibero-American Group of the International Association of Judges, issued
IAJ Statement on the aggressions suffered by a Costa Rican Judge
On 19 April 2026, the International Association of Judges (IAJ) issued a statement on the aggressions suffered by a Costa Rican Judge due to the content of her Judicial decisions.
Next Iberoamerican Group meeting in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
The 73rd annual FLAM assembly and the meeting of the Iberoamerican Group will be held from April 7 to 10, 2026, in the city of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Programme Further information will follow soon.
IBA Statement in defence of the right of association and freedom of expression of judges in Peru
The IBA Group has issued a statement in defence of the right of association and freedom of expression of judges in Peru. The National Council of Justice of that country (JNJ) has launched a preliminary
Latest IAJ NEWS
- IAJ Statement on Measures Adopted Against the International Criminal Court
- Declaration on measures affecting the independence of the ICC
- Study on Precautionary Measures and Judicial Independence in the Inter-American System
- IAJ Statement on Sri Lanka
- Issue No. 2/2026 of the IAJ-UIM Newsletter now available
- IAJ Participation in the International Bar Association Judges Forum in Abuja
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