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Amsterdam Law School @uvalawschool.bsky.social · Aug 11

The International Court of Justice delivered a "historic" Advisory Opinion on climate change obligations. In this interview, experts like @mwewerinke.bsky.social, and @yusrasuedi.bsky.social explain what this means for climate policies and litigation 🌍 https://bit.ly/45yXM1t

Four legal experts on the International Court of Justice's Climate Opinion - SEVEN

An interview with four legal experts, Nataša Nedeski, Kate Mackintosh, Margaretha Wewerinke-Singh, and Yusra Suedi, on the meaning and impact of the Advisory Opinion of the International Court of Justice.

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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · Jul 30

Palestinian children have been killed at a rate of more than one child per hour during Israel’s war in Gaza.

Read the full list of known names of children killed in the war: wapo.st/4o4Tc3k

60,000 Gazans have been killed. 18,500 were children. These are their names.

Palestinian children have been killed at a rate of more than one per hour since the war began.

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Dr Yusra Suedi @yusrasuedi.bsky.social · Jul 30

Thank you @tmcasser.bsky.social for interviewing me and including my views about the International Court of Justice advisory opinion on climate change! Read here: www.asser.nl/about-the-as...

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uomlaw.bsky.social @uomlaw.bsky.social · Jul 29

Under the guidance of Prof Carolyn Abbot and @yusrasuedi.bsky.social, UoM UG & PG law students wrote a report responding to the Special Rapporteur on the Human Right to a Healthy Environment’s Open Call for Input:

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The Associated Press @apnews.com · Jul 9

The International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for two top Taliban leaders.

ICC issues arrest warrants for Taliban leaders over persecution of women and girls

The International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for two top Taliban leaders. The court accuses them of persecuting women and girls since taking power nearly four years ago.

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Dr Yusra Suedi @yusrasuedi.bsky.social · Jul 1

Huge congrats, Martins!! 🥳

Dr Yusra Suedi @yusrasuedi.bsky.social · Jun 26

Are we witnessing the death of international law?

I am honoured that @theguardian.com invited me to share my thoughts on this important question — especially as the piece features several leading voices in the field.

Read the article here: www.theguardian.com/law/2025/jun...

Are we witnessing the death of international law?

The long read: A growing number of scholars and lawyers are losing faith in the current system. Others say the law is not to blame, but the states that are supposed to uphold it

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Dr Yusra Suedi @yusrasuedi.bsky.social · Jun 25

Pleased to see my new article, "Advisory Jurisdiction and Consent: the Thin Line between Advisory and Contentious Proceedings", published in The Law & Practice of International Courts and Tribunals (Brill) journal & available (in open access!) here:
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Dr Yusra Suedi @yusrasuedi.bsky.social · Jun 25

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clarecummings.bsky.social @clarecummings.bsky.social · Jun 23

It was great to co-host this conversation on the role of law in environmental activism in Manchester and beyond. Blog capturing the conversation here: blogs.manchester.ac.uk/sci/2025/06/...

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Dr Yusra Suedi @yusrasuedi.bsky.social · Jun 16

You deserve it ☺️

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Dr Yusra Suedi @yusrasuedi.bsky.social · Jun 16

As co-director of the @uomsoss.bsky.social Climate & Justice Group w/ @clarecummings.bsky.social, was pleased to organise this event on environmental activism in the UK & international legal landscape! Thanks @guyjbaldwin.bsky.social, John O’Neill,Joshua Findlay,Nadia Abdul Latif & all participants!

climatejusticeuom.bsky.social @climatejusticeuom.bsky.social · Jun 16

The Climate & Justice Group recently brought together campaigners, solicitors, barristers & researchers to explore how law can advance environmental justice.

This was an informative workshop with a powerful exchange of knowledge & strategy!🌍⚖️
#ClimateJustice #EnvironmentalLaw #ManchesterActivism

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Dr Yusra Suedi @yusrasuedi.bsky.social · Jun 5

This was good fun - thank you so much for having me! Link to podcast episode below 👇🏽

Asymmetrical Haircuts @asymmetricalh.bsky.social · Jun 5

New #ClimateChange litigation. We ask @Yusra_Suedi what an advisory opinion from the African Court of Human and Peoples’ Rights #AfCHPR can add to the growing list of international climate change rulings on states’ responsibilities.
Episode out now👇
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Episode 135 – The Climate in Africa with Yusra Suedi

This week we’re looking a possible case on climate change before the African Court of Human and Peoples’ Rights (and asking our guest Yusra Suedi how it fits in with other cases before intern…

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Dr Yusra Suedi @yusrasuedi.bsky.social · Jun 4

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Asymmetrical Haircuts @asymmetricalh.bsky.social · Jun 4

Out tomorrow: We look at the efforts to get yet another #ClimateChange ruling from an international court. This time by the African Court of Human and Peoples’ Rights or AfCHPR. With Dr. @yusrasuedi.bsky.social, expert in international environmental law at the University of Manchester.

Dr Yusra Suedi @yusrasuedi.bsky.social · Jun 3

It was an absolute honour and privilege to be invited by the UK Mission to the European Union to discuss my new book. Thank you for the warm welcome and engaging conversation!

You can find the book here: yusrasuedi.com/books

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Markus W. Gehring @mwgehring.bsky.social · May 22

Highly relevant climate law development- thank you Prof @yusrasuedi.bsky.social for such a thoughtful @ejiltalk.bsky.social post.

Dr Yusra Suedi @yusrasuedi.bsky.social · May 22

Did you hear? The African Court of Human & Peoples' Rights received a request for an advisory opinion on climate change. In my ‪@ejiltalk.bsky.social‬ post, I unpack the request, its chances of success & why it matters: shorturl.at/4lQxK

Africa’s Turn: The African Court’s Advisory Opinion on Climate Change

On 2 May 2025, the African Court of Human and Peoples’ Rights (AfCHPR, the Court) received a request for an advisory opinion concerning the obligations of states in the context of climate change. This...

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Dr Yusra Suedi @yusrasuedi.bsky.social · May 23

Thanks to you, Markus! ☺️

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EJIL: Talk! @ejiltalk.bsky.social · May 22

Africa’s Turn: The African Court’s Advisory Opinion on Climate Change | by Yusra Suedi

Africa’s Turn: The African Court’s Advisory Opinion on Climate Change

On 2 May 2025, the African Court of Human and Peoples’ Rights (AfCHPR, the Court) received a request for an advisory opinion concerning the obligations of states in the context of climate change. This...

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Dr Yusra Suedi @yusrasuedi.bsky.social · May 22

Did you hear? The African Court of Human & Peoples' Rights received a request for an advisory opinion on climate change. In my ‪@ejiltalk.bsky.social‬ post, I unpack the request, its chances of success & why it matters: shorturl.at/4lQxK

Africa’s Turn: The African Court’s Advisory Opinion on Climate Change

On 2 May 2025, the African Court of Human and Peoples’ Rights (AfCHPR, the Court) received a request for an advisory opinion concerning the obligations of states in the context of climate change. This...

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Dr Yusra Suedi @yusrasuedi.bsky.social · May 21

Earlier this month, I had the pleasure of presenting my research on strategic and public interest litigation before international courts at the Walther Schücking Institute for International Law (Kiel University), alongside a fantastic line-up of speakers. Thanks for the invitation!

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Dr Yusra Suedi @yusrasuedi.bsky.social · May 6

Thanks so much! ☺️

Markus W. Gehring @mwgehring.bsky.social · May 6

Such an inspiring @iucnwcel.bsky.social Congress panel on the IUCN at International Courts with Prof Francesco Sindico, Claudia de Windt, Cymie Payne, Sandeep Sengupta, @cohelongo.bsky.social, Anastasia Kantzelis, @yusrasuedi.bsky.social

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Dr Yusra Suedi @yusrasuedi.bsky.social · May 6

Rich panel discussion at the @iucnwcel.bsky.social World Environmental Congress in beautiful Rabat, Morocco, about our perspectives on the ICJ/ITLOS/IACtHR climate change advisory opinions, and the role of the IUCN!

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Dr Yusra Suedi @yusrasuedi.bsky.social · May 2

An immense honour (& dream come true!) to teach ‘The Peaceful Settlement of International Disputes’ for the United Nations Regional Course in International Law for Latin America & the Caribbean (in Santiago, Chile) to many brilliant government officials, diplomats & academics in the region!

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Dr Yusra Suedi @yusrasuedi.bsky.social · Apr 26

A great pleasure to teach law students @uchile.bsky.social (Santiago, Chile) earlier this week about the pending ICJ advisory opinion on climate change obligations in the context of their course on International Dispute Settlement! Thanks to Ben Salas Kantor, Paula Cortes & Valeria Chiappini!

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Dr Yusra Suedi @yusrasuedi.bsky.social · Apr 14

Pleased to have submitted my observations to the UK House of Lords International Relations and Defence Committee on the UK’s future relationship with the US, available here: committees.parliament.uk/work/8614/th...

The UK’s future relationship with the US - Committees - UK Parliament

The House of Lords International Relations and Defence Committee has launched an inquiry into the future of UK-US relations. The inquiry will assess the state of the transatlantic relationship, explor...

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