The Open Society Justice Initiative and the Network Women's Program
cordially invite you to attend a Public Event and Reception in The Hague
celebrating the achievements of
Women Groundbreakers in the first International Courts
(International Court of Justice (ICJ), International Criminal Tribunal
for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY), and International Criminal Tribunal
for Rwanda (ICTR))
March 8, 2007 - International Women's Day
Lecture Hall, Hague Academy Building (annexed to the Peace Palace)
Honorees:*
* Hon. Louise Arbour, first female Chief Prosecutor of ICTY/R and
current UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
* Ms. Carla Del Ponte, Chief Prosecutor of ICTY since 1999
* Hon. Dorothee de Sampayo Garrido Nijgh, first female Registrar
of ICTY (in absentia)
* Hon. Rosalyn Higgins, first female President of ICJ
* Hon. Gabrielle Kirk McDonald, first female President of ICTY and
current Iran-US Claims Tribunal Judge
* Hon. Elizabeth Odio Benito, first female Vice-President of ICTY
and current ICC Judge
* Hon. Navanethem Pillay, first female President of ICTR and
current ICC Judge
Public Agenda:
2:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Public Forum - "Justice Is A Woman"
Held in the Lecture Hall
* Opening remarks by Patricia Sellers, former gender advisor
ICTY/R - The Presence of Women in International Courts
* A Conversation with Honorees: H.R.H. Princess Mabel van Oranje,
OSI's International Advocacy Director, hosts a discussion with the
guests of honor
* Questions and Answers
4:30 p.m. - 6:15 p.m.
Remarks and Reception
Grand Hall, Peace Palace
* A Welcome from Debra Schultz, Director of OSI's Network Women's
Program
* An Appreciation for International Justice: Bukeni Tete Waruzi
and Madeleine, Democratic Republic of Congo
* Wine and Cheese Reception
To enter the ICJ premises, pre-registration and ID required; please RSVP
by March 5 to women@sorosny.org or call 212-548-0162 (USA).
* Please note that Honorees will receive their awards at a private
ceremony in the evening.