3/3 | Register free of charge using the QR code that you may find in the event series' flyer or via the following link: forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/Respon...

2/3 | Between 18 September and 4 December 2025, outstanding scholars, including @vukusiciva.bsky.social, @noellequenivet.bsky.social, and @victorkattan.bsky.social, will help us delve into the legal and political intricacies of this interesting and timely question from various perspectives.

1/3 | The @ayicl.bsky.social is honoured to invite its membership and the community of students, scholars, and practitioners of international law to its upcoming event series: Prosecuting Heads of State for International Crimes.

Matilde aims to contribute to accountability efforts and to the promotion of victims' rights across the globe.

Welcome, Matilde!

She has focussed on the interactions of #InternationalLaw, #ConflictResolution, and #TransitionalJustice in situations such as the war on drugs in the #Philippines and the ongoing Russian invasion of #Ukraine.

We're thrilled to introduce our new intern, Matilde Gamba!

Matilde holds a BA in International Relations from Maastricht University and an MSc in Conflict Studies and Human Rights from Universiteit Utrecht.

97/97 | Thank you once again to all who participated, engaged, and amplified the voices of women throughout this campaign. Together, we can create an empowering and inspiring future for the field!

#IWD
#WomenInLaw
#TrailblazingWomen
#AYICL
#WomenInInternationalLaw

96/n | You've shared your personal journeys, challenges, victories, and hopes for the future, and in doing so, you've helped shine a light on the accomplishments, as well as the unique challenges faced by women in the field of international law.

95/n | Your stories, insights, and reflections on building—or aspiring to build—a #career in #InternationalLaw have been nothing short of inspiring.

94/n | Throughout this campaign, we've had the privilege of hearing from #women at different stages of their #careers—from #students and early-career #professionals to seasoned #practitioners and #leaders.

93/n | Thank you, Sareta Ashraph (@saretaashraph.bsky.social), Valerie Gabard (@valeriegabard.bsky.social), and Vicki Prais!

92/n | Thank you, Ania Salinas, Carolinne Ferreira Viana, Cloé Dubuc, Fiona De Vries, Hayley Evans, Iva Vukušic (@vukusiciva.bsky.social), Julia Fullard, Kate Gibson (@kategibson123.bsky.social), Konstantina Zivla, Maddalena Cogorno, Olympia Bekou (@olympiabekou.bsky.social), and Sarah Coquillaud!

91/n | As our #IWD campaign draws to a close, AYICL would like to say a huge thank you to all the incredible women who took part:

90/n | Sarah, your commitment to the field, diversity and the mentorship of young legal professionals makes you a true trailblazer—and a fitting finale to our campaign.

#IWD
#WomeninLaw
#TrailblazingWomen
#AYICL
#WomeninInternationalLaw

89/n | As we wrap up our #IWD campaign, we are honoured to shine a spotlight on Sarah. Your reflections on navigating a long and distinguished career in international criminal law serve as a powerful reminder of the importance of authenticity, resilience and fostering a strong, supportive community.

88/n | She now works with a #EuropeanUnion mission, continuing her contributions to the field of #international #justice. As an accomplished guest lecturer and mentor, she is deeply committed to empowering the next generation of legal professionals and advancing diversity in international justice.

87/n | Her experience spans prosecution, defense, Chambers, and victim-related work, including roles on the defense teams for Mr. Delwar Hossain Sayedee before the Bangladesh war crimes tribunal and Mr. Mustafa Badreddine at the STL.

86/n | She played a key role at the #STL, working alongside Antonio #Cassese, and was a pivotal member of the prosecution team at the #ICC in the #AlMahdi and #AlHassan cases, which addressed cultural #heritage destruction and #gender-based violence.

85/n | Sarah Coquillaud has dedicated the past 15 years to the investigation and prosecution of complex international criminal cases. She began her career at the ICTY in Chambers, working on the Prlić case, and later as an associate to Defense Counsel in the Karadžić case.

84/n | Meet Sarah Coquillaud, the fifteenth and final spotlight for our #IWD campaign – ✨

83/n | A huge thank you to Valérie for sharing her invaluable insights with us. Her reflections on successfully navigating a challenging field for women and building an accomplished career were powerful and inspiring.

#IWD
#WomeninLaw
#TrailblazingWomen
#AYICL
#WomeninInternationalLaw

82/n | Valérie has also served as legal officer for Judges at the International Criminal Tribunals for the former #Yugoslavia and #Rwanda, and at the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of #Cambodia in Phnom Penh.

81/n | Prior to founding UpRights, Valérie worked with the #UN on the International Commission of Inquiry for #Mali and the Team of Experts on the Situation in Kasai ( #DRC), investigating international #crimes and promoting #accountability.

80/n | She is the co-Director of UpRights (@uprights.bsky.social), a non-profit in #TheHague using #HumanRights and #InternationalLaw expertise to build impactful partnerships with #victims, #CivilSociety, #prosecutors, #judicial bodies, and international #organisations.

79/n | Valérie Gabard has over 15 years of experience as a lawyer for the United Nations and civil society in international criminal law, international humanitarian law, human rights law, and transitional justice.

78/n | Meet Valérie Gabard (@valeriegabard.bsky.social ), the fourteenth spotlight for our #IWD campaign – ✨

77/n | A big thank you to Maddalena for being part of our #IWD campaign! It is truly inspiring to see your expertise and contributions across a broad variety of areas in international law.

#IWD
#WomeninLaw
#TrailblazingWomen
#AYICL
#WomeninInternationalLaw

76/n | Maddalena’s research interests also include victims' rights in international criminal law, international law of outer space, freshwater, and the Arctic. Maddalena has worked as a legal consultant at the ECCC and is a member of the IAA Permanent Committee on Moon Farside Protection.

75/n | She obtained her PhD at the University of Pavia with a thesis on mixed criminal courts, which resulted in the monograph 'Hybrid criminal justice: reconstruction and development of the phenomenon' (Apes, 2023).

74/n | Maddalena Cogorno is a researcher at the University of Florence, where she mainly works on cultural heritage protection under international law.