Meet Ghana’s Dr Sylvia Ama Adusu: The first African woman elected to UN Maritime Court (ITLOS)
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Dr. Sylvia Ama Adusu has been elected to the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS), becoming the first African woman to serve on the court. Her election occurred during the 36th Meeting of States Parties to the UNCLOS in New York.
Why it matters
This appointment marks a significant milestone for gender representation and African leadership in international maritime law and global justice institutions.
Add Pulse as a preferred source on Google Add Pulse as a preferred source on Google Meet Ghana’s Dr Sylvia Ama Adusu: The first African woman elected to UN Maritime Court (ITLOS) Ghana has achieved a major milestone in international law following the election of Dr Sylvia Ama Adusu to the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS), making her the first African woman ever elected to serve on the prestigious global maritime court. Advertisement Dr Sylvia Ama Adusu has become the first African woman elected to the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS).
The article provides a factual account of a historic appointment without political framing.
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