The International Observatory of Lawyers in Danger (OIAD) is an initiative of the French National Council of Bar Associations (France), the Paris Bar (France), the Consejo General de la AbogacĂa Española (Spain) and the Consiglio Nazionale Forense (Italy).
Launched in 2015, the Observatory aims to protect lawyers who are threatened as a result of their professional practice, as well as to denounce situations that violate the rights of the defense. It aims to articulate itself in the landscape of protection mechanisms geared towards lawyers in general and human rights lawyers in particular, complementing existing mechanisms and working closely with established networks.
By bringing together as many Bar Associations and organizations as possible, the Observatory acts as a key international player in the defense of lawyers in danger.