statement

SPEECH OF H.E. JUDGE JOAN E. DONOGHUE PRESIDENT OF THE INTERNATIONAL COURT OF JUSTICE, TO THE SIXTH COMMITTEE 29 OCTOBER 2021
The roles of International Judge and Foreign Ministry Lawyer
Madam Chair of the Sixth Committee,
Mr. President of the General Assembly,
Excellencies,
Ladies and Gentlemen,
I am honoured to address the Sixth Committee of the General Assembly on behalf of the International Court of Justice. I welcome this annual opportunity to strengthen the bonds that unite our two institutions.

SPEECH BY H.E. JUDGE JOAN E. DONOGHUE, PRESIDENT OF THE INTERNATIONAL COURT OF JUSTICE, ON THE OCCASION OF THE SEVENTY-SIXTH SESSION OF THE UNITED NATIONS GENERAL ASSEMBLY AS DELIVERED 28 OCTOBER 2021
Mr. President,
Excellencies,
Distinguished Delegates,

THE TOPICALITY OF THE FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES CONCERNING THE PEACEFUL SETTLEMENT OF INTERNATIONAL DISPUTES, AS SET OUT IN THE MANILA DECLARATION OF 1982
Speech of H.E. Judge Abdulqawi A. Yusuf, President of the International Court of Justice, at the event organized by the Hague Academy of International Law and the Permanent Missions of Andorra, Brazil, Chile, Gabon, Germany and Ukraine to the United Nations New York, United States, 18 October 2019
Ladies and Gentlemen,

SPEECH OF JUDGE JOAN DONOGHUE, PRESIDENT OF THE INTERNATIONAL COURT OF JUSTICE, ON THE OCCASION OF THE SEVENTY-FIFTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE COURT (VIDEO MESSAGE)
I am Judge Joan Donoghue and it is my privilege today to offer some remarks in observance of the 75th anniversary of the inaugural sitting of the International Court of Justice, where I currently serve as President.

SPEECH OF HIS EXCELLENCY JUDGE ABDULQAWI AHMED YUSUF,
PRESIDENT OF THE INTERNATIONAL COURT OF JUSTICE,
TO THE SECURITY COUNCIL
18 December 2020
Upholding international law within the context of fostering close
co-operation between the International Court of Justice
and the Security Council
Mr. President,
Excellencies,
Ladies and Gentlemen,
1. Allow me at the outset to congratulate you, Mr. President, and the Republic of South Africa,

SPEECH OF HIS EXCELLENCY JUDGE ABDULQAWI AHMED YUSUF, PRESIDENT
OF THE INTERNATIONAL COURT OF JUSTICE, ON THE OCCASION OF
THE ONE HUNDREDTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ADOPTION
OF THE STATUTE OF THE PERMANENT COURT
OF INTERNATIONAL JUSTICE
The Hague
10 December 2020
The Statute of the Permanent Court of International Justice as
a foundational instrument of international adjudication
Introductory remarks
Excellencies,
Dear Colleagues,
Ladies and Gentlemen,

SPEECH OF HIS EXCELLENCY JUDGE ABDULQAWI A. YUSUF,
PRESIDENT OF THE INTERNATIONAL COURT OF JUSTICE,
TO THE SIXTH COMMITTEE
New York, 26 October 2020
The UN@75: international law and the future we want
Mr. Chairman of the Sixth Committee,
Mr. President of the General Assembly,
Excellencies,
Ladies and Gentlemen,
1. It is a great pleasure for me to be with you, albeit remotely, at this International Law Day.
I would like to commend the Sixth Committee for its decision to celebrate the development of

STATEMENT OF H.E. MR. ABDULQAWI AHMED YUSUF, PRESIDENT OF THE INTERNATIONAL
COURT OF JUSTICE
BEFORE THE SIXTH COMMITTEE OF
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY
New York (United States)
1 November 2019
The International Court of Justice and unwritten sources of international law
Mr. Chairman,
Ladies and Gentlemen,
Introduction
1. It is a great honour for me to address the Sixth Committee of the General Assembly for the
second time as President of the International Court of Justice. I would like to congratulate

SPEECH BY H.E. MR. ABDULQAWI A. YUSUF, PRESIDENT OF THE INTERNATIONAL COURT OF JUSTICE, ON THE OCCASION OF THE SEVENTY-FIFTH SESSION OF THE UNITED NATIONS GENERAL ASSEMBLY 2 NOVEMBER 2020
Mr. President, Excellencies, Distinguished Delegates,
It is an honour for me to address the General Assembly, for a final time during my Presidency, as it considers the annual report of the International Court of Justice on its activities. The Court greatly appreciates the support given to its work by this august Assembly.

SPEECH OF HIS EXCELLENCY, JUDGE ABDULQAWI A. YUSUF, PRESIDENT OF THE INTERNATIONAL COURT OF JUSTICE, TO THE LLM GRADUATING CLASS AT IUHEID
18 June 2020
1. Good afternoon.
2. I am happy to be able to address you today.