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Association of Young International Criminal Lawyers @ayicl.bsky.social · 23h

Dear members,

We are thrilled to invite you to a conversation with International Criminal Court Judge Nicolas Guillou on the path towards a career in international criminal law.

Join us on 13 October at 15h00 CET!

Registration is free and open to all via the following link: lnkd.in/eR97HqQC

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Association of Young International Criminal Lawyers @ayicl.bsky.social · 29d

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...

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Association of Young International Criminal Lawyers @ayicl.bsky.social · 29d

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.

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Association of Young International Criminal Lawyers @ayicl.bsky.social · 29d

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.

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Association of Young International Criminal Lawyers @ayicl.bsky.social · Jun 19

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

Welcome, Matilde!

Association of Young International Criminal Lawyers @ayicl.bsky.social · Jun 19

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.

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Association of Young International Criminal Lawyers @ayicl.bsky.social · Jun 19

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.

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Association of Young International Criminal Lawyers @ayicl.bsky.social · Apr 20

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

Association of Young International Criminal Lawyers @ayicl.bsky.social · Apr 20

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.

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Association of Young International Criminal Lawyers @ayicl.bsky.social · Apr 20

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

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Association of Young International Criminal Lawyers @ayicl.bsky.social · Apr 20

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.

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Association of Young International Criminal Lawyers @ayicl.bsky.social · Apr 20

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

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Association of Young International Criminal Lawyers @ayicl.bsky.social · Apr 20

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!

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Association of Young International Criminal Lawyers @ayicl.bsky.social · Apr 20

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:

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Association of Young International Criminal Lawyers @ayicl.bsky.social · Apr 18

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

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Association of Young International Criminal Lawyers @ayicl.bsky.social · Apr 18

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.

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Association of Young International Criminal Lawyers @ayicl.bsky.social · Apr 18

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.

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Association of Young International Criminal Lawyers @ayicl.bsky.social · Apr 18

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.

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Association of Young International Criminal Lawyers @ayicl.bsky.social · Apr 18

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.

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Association of Young International Criminal Lawyers @ayicl.bsky.social · Apr 18

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.

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Association of Young International Criminal Lawyers @ayicl.bsky.social · Apr 18

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

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Association of Young International Criminal Lawyers @ayicl.bsky.social · Apr 14

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

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Association of Young International Criminal Lawyers @ayicl.bsky.social · Apr 14

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.

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Association of Young International Criminal Lawyers @ayicl.bsky.social · Apr 14

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.

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Association of Young International Criminal Lawyers @ayicl.bsky.social · Apr 14

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.

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