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    Julia Sebutinde

    Julia Sebutinde

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    Julia Sebutinde's career is marked by several significant accolades that underscore her influence in international law. Her appointment as the first African woman to the International Court of Justice is a historic achievement that has inspired many. Her re-election to the ICJ and subsequent elevation to Vice-President demonstrate the high regard in which her peers hold her legal expertise and leadership. These distinctions highlight her enduring impact on global jurisprudence and her role in shaping international legal discourse.

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    Honours & Distinctions

    Chancellor

    Muteesa I Royal University·2222

    Serves as the ceremonial head of the university, affiliated with the Buganda kingdom.

    Records & Feats

    First African Woman on the International Court of Justice

    Historic First·2012

    Julia Sebutinde broke barriers by becoming the first woman from the African continent to serve as a judge on the International Court of Justice.