Event information

7 February 2022, 12:30-14:00

Women's Perspectives on a Career in International Law

ATLAS

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Inspired by the ATLAS series of online profiles, this online event, co-organized with the ATLAS Network will feature prominent women in international law. Coming from different professional backgrounds, they will share their experience and advice with the audience through an interactive discussion.

Moderators

  • Emilie Max, Independent Consultant on International Humanitarian Law
  • Verity Robson, International Law Consultant

Panelists

  • Aya Majzoub, Lebanon and Bahrain Researcher, Human Rights Watch
  • Lorraine Smith-van Lin, International Human Rights Lawyer, Founder of Tallawah Justice for Women
  • Dr Alice Edwards, International Human Rights–Refugee Lawyer (on sabbatical), formerly Head of Secretariat at the Convention against Torture Initiative and Chief Legal Adviser, UNHCR

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