Every time international law makes headlines, I get the same question: “What does this really mean?” That inspired me to start Simplified Approach to International Law (SAIL) — short, jargon-free explainers on key global issues. simplelaw.blog Clarity in complexity.

Looking forward to presenting at the London School of Economics tomorrow! More information here: lselaw.events/event/pil-hu...

Thank you to the World Economic Forum for the invitation to deliver an all-day training on Ocean Governance in International Law, where we covered key developments in climate/environmental law that directly affect oceans! #ITLOS #ICJ #BBNJ #IMO #shipping #biodiversity

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

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

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...

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:

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

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...

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: brill.com/view/journal...

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/...

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!

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

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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

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

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

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

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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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!

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!

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!

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...

Pleased to present my research on climate litigation in the African human rights system at this symposium today! Registration link: shorturl.at/H2m9E

‼️BREAKING: #Hungary quits the International Criminal Court, on the exact day Benjamin Netanyahu, wanted by the ICC for war crimes & crimes against humanity, arrives in Budapest. The move was announced by Gergely Gulyás, head of the PM's office.

Climate Crimes and Human Rights: What Role for Courts? My new blog post with Clare Cummings on blog.gdi.manchester.ac.uk/climate-crim... via @globaldevinst.bsky.social

It's here! 10 years since starting my PhD & 5 years since my viva, my book exists in the world! In it, I identify & challenge the limitations of individuals in ICJ practice & procedure. I'm indebted to far too many people (see acknowledgments)! Access here: shorturl.at/d9UJ2

Pleased to have submitted written evidence for the @ukparliament.bsky.social International Development Committee's inquiry into humanitarian access and adherence to international humanitarian law. More (including the evidence) here: committees.parliament.uk/work/8709/hu...

Join us tomorrow for a conversation about ecocide -- I will be discussing its prospects as a fifth international crime under the ICC Rome Statute! Registration here: manchesterstudentsunion.com/events/produ... @milcmanchester.bsky.social

A short piece for Opinio Juris, based on today's news of the arrest of Rodrigo Duterte for the #Philippines "war on drugs". #ICC #accountability opiniojuris.org/2025/03/11/a...

A fantastic week at the University of Hong Kong discussing 'Standards and Methods of Review before International Courts and Tribunals' with colleagues from around the world for a forthcoming edited collection. Many thanks to co-editors & organisers Massimo Lando & @vlanovoy.bsky.social!

❗️Sudan institutes proceedings against the United Arab Emirates before the International Court of Justice and requests the Court to indicate provisional measures. More info: go.icj-cij.org/43mj1nx

‼️CALL FOR ABSTRACTS ‼️The @esil-sedi.bsky.social IG on International Courts & Tribunals is organising a workshop on 'Reconstructing the Advisory Function of International Courts and Tribunals?' in Berlin on 11 Sept! Deadline 28 March. All info here: esil-sedi.eu/wp-content/u.... Please share widely ☺️

Yusra Suedi explores how the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights is a promising stage for climate change litigation. Learn more about her presentation and paper (co-authored with Marie Fall) here: https://buff.ly/4jTe4IX #WomenAlsoKnowLaw #CiteBlackWomen

Looking forward to speaking at this event!

The African Society of International Law has issued a call for papers for its 14th Annual Conference, to take place October 17-18, 2025, in Maputo. The theme is: "Africa, Culture, and International Law." The call is here 👇🏾 www.afsilsadi.org

Replies of states and organisations to the questions asked by ICJ Judges Cleveland, Tladi, Aurescu & Charlesworth at the end of the oral hearings for the Advisory Opinion on Climate Change are now published: www.icj-cij.org/case/187

Can individuals or NGOs sue African states for climate violations before the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights? Check out my reflections on the blog of Harvard Law School’s Human Rights Program: hrp.law.harvard.edu/see-you-in-c...

Thanks to @mikebecker.bsky.social for his kind words and the great webinar he co-organized with @yusrasuedi.bsky.social this past Monday - and to @justsecurity.org for inviting me to share my impressions!

Many of you asked me what I think of George Letsas’s argument that KlimaSeniorinnen was not an actio popularis because (and only because) the association represented future generations. So I did a blogpost (after a very enjoyable exchange with George himself!): www.ejiltalk.org?mailpoet_rou...

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The African Court of Human & Peoples’ Rights Ligue Ivorienne des Droits de L’Homme and Others v. Cote D’Ivoire judgment is huge for its developments on corporate accountability for human rights violations. Read our thoughts in the American Journal of Intl Law: www.cambridge.org/core/journal...

Was a joy drafting this in my capacity as a member of @esil-sedi.bsky.social’s Diversity Advisory Body with colleagues Gail, Bàlint, Christiane, Cris and former member Machiko!

Please join us for this webinar organised by the ESIL Interest Group on International Courts & Tribunals! Taking Stock: A Roundtable Discussion on the Public Hearing in the ICJ Climate Change Advisory Proceedings. 🔹 Monday, 16 Dec 2024, 11-12:00 CET 🔹 Register: shorturl.at/dROq8

Event alert: Join us on Monday at 11 CET for a roundtable about the ICJ climate advisory proceedings put together by the fantastic @yusrasuedi.bsky.social and @mikebecker.bsky.social!

Today marked an emotional and proud moment as my first cohort of LLM/MA students in International Law at the University of Manchester graduated. It was an honor to celebrate their hard work, dedication, and remarkable achievements. Congratulations to all! @milcmanchester.bsky.social