Does the world court have a gender bias?

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Since the International Court of Justice was created in 1945, only five women have ever served on its judging bench. What does that mean for the cases, and the people affected, in a court that deals with war, conflict and genocide?

Guest: Melanie O'Brien, president of the International Association of Genocide Scholars and associate professor of international law at the University of Western Australia

Period18 Feb 2024

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  • TitleDoes the world court have a gender bias?
    Degree of recognitionNational
    Media name/outletABC RN Sunday Extra
    Media typeRadio
    Duration/Length/Size11m
    Country/TerritoryAustralia
    Date18/02/24
    DescriptionSince the International Court of Justice was created in 1945, only five women have ever served on its judging bench. What does that mean for the cases, and the people affected, in a court that deals with war, conflict and genocide?

    Guest: Melanie O'Brien, president of the International Association of Genocide Scholars and associate professor of international law at the University of Western Australia
    Producer/AuthorJessie Kay
    URLhttps://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/sundayextra/does-the-world-court-have-a-gender-bias-/103475676
    PersonsMelanie O'Brien
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Keywords

  • International Court of Justice
  • gender
  • public international law
  • women

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