Verity Robson

Chief of Legal Services @CTBTO 🇺🇳 International law, multilateralism and equality

[CTBTO @CTBTO]

#Dominica🇩🇲 becomes 173rd State to ratify #CTBT, great way to celebrate 25th anniv yr. @_RobFloyd: “This ratification marks new era of partnership, also universalising CTBT in LatAm & Caribbean. This demonstrates region’s leadership in #nuclear non-proliferation and disarmament.”

[Verity Robson @VerityJRobson]

The @CTBTO’s incredible international monitoring system is designed to detect a nuclear explosion anywhere on the planet - and it also helps track climate change 🌍 by collecting and sharing data on 🌪 paths, 🧊 movements and 🐋 populations

[UN Vienna @UN_Vienna]

Watching for signs of nuclear explosions around the globe, @CTBTO’s monitoring systems produce large amounts of data that help scientists better understand the 🌍. Ahead of @UN_SDG meeting in #Vienna, read how CTBTO’s work helps achieve the #GlobalGoals - https://t.co/CFVh5l9JmQ

[Verity Robson @VerityJRobson]

Excited to collaborate again with @Mx_Emilie, @atlas_women and @Geneva_Academy in interviewing three more phenomenal international lawyers about their career choices, challenges and successes. Details here ⬇️

[Geneva Academy of IHL and Human Rights @Geneva_Academy]

📢We continue our series of events w/@atlas on #women's perspectives on a #career in #internationallaw!

Join us on 7 February at lunchtime for our 1st event of the year with @Aya_Majzoub @hrw, Lorraine Smith-van Lin @TallawahJustice and @DrAliceJEdwards

https://t.co/RpJCizaII4

[Verity Robson @VerityJRobson]

Brilliant news. Congratulations Dapo!

[Dapo Akande @DapoAkandeLaw]

I am thrilled, humbled & deeply honoured to have been elected to the International Law Commission. My profound thanks & gratitude to those who supported my campaign. I look forward to working with states and other members to strengthen, codify & develop international law. - DA

[Verity Robson @VerityJRobson]

Identify your anti-mentors as well as your (under the) blanket mentors: solid life advice from William B Irvine (at 38:00-41:20) in the latest of the ever-excellent Knowledge Project interviews

[Farnam Street @farnamstreet]

William Irvine: How To Live a Stoic Life

"When setbacks hurt us, most of the harm is self-inflicted and it’s us letting that flood of negative emotions take us over."

https://t.co/5Rf7gmdhek

[Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office @FCDOGovUK]

Today the UK 🇬🇧 is publishing our report on nuclear non-proliferation.

We are committed to creating a safer world, and today's report sets out the progress we have made on disarmament, non-proliferation & the peaceful uses of nuclear technology.

Click to read the report 👇

[Verity Robson @VerityJRobson]

@CristinaMFinch Thank you for your honesty and wisdom!

[Verity Robson @VerityJRobson]

Uplifted and inspired by today's @atlas_women #internationallaw careers panel with @cejjimenez @CristinaMFinch Jelena Pejic and @Mx_Emilie. Know yourself, look after yourself, and take care of each other: solid advice for professional and personal flourishing.

[Dominik Stillhart @DStillhart]

As a result of conflict, many families around the world don't know the fate of a loved one. They carry this with them every day.

Yesterday, we were able to finally bring answers to six of them, and we will continue to work to find answers for many more.
https://t.co/8iG4fHqP6j

[Verity Robson @VerityJRobson]

Interested in a career in international law, or in how different women navigate the field?

Register ⬇️ to hear from UN Special Rapporteur @cejjimenez, @DCAF_Geneva’s Cristina Finch & Jelena Pejic, recently of @ICRC, on 29 Sept.

Part of the @atlas_women/@Geneva_Academy series.

[Geneva Academy of IHL and Human Rights @Geneva_Academy]

📢Join us on 29 September at lunchtime for our @atlas_women #online event!

@CristinaMFinch, Jelena Pejic formerly from @ICRC & @cejjimenez will share their insights on a #career in #internationallaw with @VerityJRobson and our @Mx_Emilie

https://t.co/CL0djoo6bM

[UK International Law @UKintlaw]

Great article on international legal landscapes in cyberspace by Neil McDonald and Anna McLeod, lawyers at AGO and FCDO – Journal of Conflict and Security Law abstract here:
https://t.co/eyyMgptvh7

[Verity Robson @VerityJRobson]

@HSlim_Oxford Thank you.

[Verity Robson @VerityJRobson]

A short post to mark my final session in the UN Human Rights Council. Serving here has been an honour.
https://t.co/VjNvPJawx8

[Verity Robson @VerityJRobson]

@CharlesJalloh @SimonManleyFCDO @UKMissionGeneva Great to see you again, Charles!

[Verity Robson @VerityJRobson]

Great seeing so many friends and colleagues from Geneva’s brilliant legal community at last night’s UK reception for the 🇺🇳 International Law Commission.

[Simon Manley @SimonManleyFCDO]

Delighted to welcome back the members of the International Law Commission to the 🇬🇧 Residence to mark their 72nd session: their work is an invaluable contribution to the international rule of law, which we cherish so much.

[Bridging the Bar @BridgeTheBar]

We are excited to announce our collaboration with the Law Commission to introduce a pilot internship programme for aspiring lawyers from underrepresented backgrounds.

*Applications are now OPEN!*

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[Dapo Akande @DapoAkandeLaw]

I am honoured to be an International Law Commission candidate & have the opportunity to shape the future of international law. Being nominated by the UK, Japan, Kenya, Nigeria & Slovenia is a true privilege.

Thank you @DominicRaab for your support & kind words. - Prof Akande

[Verity Robson @VerityJRobson]

Having spent many an hour in the Archives reading room of the Palais des Nations, the digitalisation of the League of Nations archives is unexpectedly exciting

[The New Humanitarian @newhumanitarian]

Revisiting history – 15 million pages of documents, letters, photos and maps in digital format from the @UN’s predecessor. https://t.co/5agYp0HDMq

[Verity Robson @VerityJRobson]

Loved reading @giofabman’s recent book on the negotiation history of IHL rules applicable in non-international armed conflict. Also enjoyed contributing to this symposium on it - thanks @armedgroupsintl and @opiniojuris for the invitation.

[Simon McDonald @SimonMcDonaldUK]

.@FCDOGovUK announces today that @MennaRawlings will be next 🇬🇧 ambassador to 🇫🇷, 1st woman to do the job. When she arrives in Paris, British ambassadors in all P5, G7 & Five Eyes capitals will be women. 5th of 13 mirrors turns in FCDO #MirrorChallenge: cause to celebrate 🎉