Event information

29 September 2021, 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, Researcher, Geneva Academy
  • Verity Robson, International Legal Adviser, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office of the United Kingdom

Panelists

  • Jelena Pejic, former Senior Legal Adviser, Legal Division of the International Committee of the Red Cross
  • Cristina Finch, Assistant Director and Head, Gender and Security Division, Geneva Centre for Security Sector Governance (DCAF)
  • Cecilia Jimenez-Damary, United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Human Rights of Internally Displaced Persons

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