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Women Judges Elected
to the International Criminal Court (ICC)

One more woman elected to the International Criminal Court

In the 9th round of voting on 7 February 2003 the 7th woman was elected judge: Anita Usacka, Latvia.

Six Women Elected to the International Criminal Court

The Assembly of States Parties to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court started its process of electing judges on 4 February 2003. The Rome Statute provides for the election of 18 judges with a minimum voting requirement for six women and six men. The candidates that obtain the highest number of votes and a two-third majority of the States Parties present and voting are elected.

In the first round of voting on 4 February 2003, six women were elected as judges:

Maureen Harding Clark	Ireland
Fatoumata Dembele Diarra	Mali
Sylvia H. De Figueiredo Steiner	Brazil
Akua Kuenyehia	Ghana
Elizabeth Odio Benito	Costa Rica
Navanethem Pillay	South Africa

More information on the topic

International Criminal Court (ICC) official web site

Press Release: States Parties to International Criminal Court Statute elect 7 of required 18 judges, 4 February 2003

Nominations for judges of the ICC

Opening remarks by Angela E.V. King Assistant Secretary-General and Special Adviser on Gender Issues and Advancement of Women at the Panel Discussion on "Fair Representation: the ICC Elections and Women" organized by the Women's Caucus for Gender Justice and The Project on International Courts and Tribunals.
United Nations Church Centre, 29 January 2003, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Coalition for the International Criminal Court

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