Carla Del Ponte

Awards & Honours

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Del Ponte's most significant honor is the Hessian Peace Prize, awarded in 2018 for her relentless pursuit of justice for victims of war crimes. Her dual role as prosecutor for two international tribunals was a historic first, and her work set precedents in international criminal law. She has been widely recognized by legal and human rights organizations for her courage and dedication.

AwardsDel Ponte received the Hessian Peace Prize in 2018, recognizing her decades of work prosecuting war crimes. She has also been honored by various international bodies for her contributions to human rights and international criminal law.

Honours & Distinctions

Hessian Peace Prize

Hesse, Germany·2018

Awarded for her work prosecuting war crimes.

Records & Feats

First prosecutor to serve as chief prosecutor for two international tribunals simultaneously

Historic First·1999

Del Ponte was appointed chief prosecutor of both the ICTY and ICTR in 1999, a dual role that was unprecedented.