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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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Latest IBA NEWS
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
IBA Group Statement on the Suspension of the Public Prosecutor of Peru, Ms. Delia Espinoza Valenzuela
The IBA Group has issued a statement defending the autonomy and independence of the Public Prosecutor’s Office in Peru, following the suspension of Public Prosecutor Delia Espinoza Valenzuela by the
Latest IAJ NEWS
- IAJ-EAJ German Justice Summit Weimar 2026
- Webinar – building bridges between judges and society
- Mid-year Meeting of the ANAO Group of the IAJ
- IBA Statement on the assassination of judge Víctor Hugo Claure Hinojosa (Bolivia)
- Final programme of the IAJ annual meeting in Lisbon, 2026
- Statement on Oswaldo Ordóñez Alcántara – Peru
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