Afghanistan Independent Bar Association in Exile
Vision
The AIBA and its members are committed to excellent leadership and effective use of their resources for the purpose of defending human rights and combatting any discrimination. Additionally, the AIBAIE in Exile will strive to restore the prestige, the reputation and the credibility of the AIBA.
Our Mission
The AIBAIE in Exile, as a professional body regulating the affairs of defense attorneys in the country and abroad, has the following mission to serve defence lawyers, the justice system and the citizens of the country:
"To preserve the values of AIBA which were attained for a decade and to introduce an official address for the activities of AIBA in exile which can act as a driving force and coordination body for the cohesion of lawyers inside and outside of the country as well as to stand against illegal acts and violation of human rights."
Goals
The AIBA in Exile aims to accomplish the following goals:
Liaise and coordinate the activities of defence lawyers;
(i) preserve the values of the AIBA as an independent institution;
(ii) offer services and provide facilities for AIBA members at home and abroad; and
(iii) improve the professional capacity of defence lawyers inside and outside of the country by developing short-, medium- and long-term training programmes.
Continue promoting the rule of law, the protection of fundamental rights and the prevention of human rights violations;
(i) publish reports on the state of the justice system, human rights, human rights violations and recommendations for international human rights institutes; and
(ii) conduct and/or attend news conferences, round-tables and similar platforms to discuss the state of the justice system, rule of law and human rights.
Strive to ensure the safety of its members, including by being a focal point for international efforts to support lawyers whose lives are in danger in Afghanistan
engage in joint efforts with other bar associations and judicial institutes to promote the rule of law.
