Rena Lee elected to ICJ as Singapore's first judge

Rena Lee elected to International Court of Justice as first Singaporean judge

CNA • 03 Nov 22:16

Rena Lee secured 151 votes in the UN General Assembly and 13 in the Security Council, becoming the first Singaporean and first Southeast Asian woman on the ICJ for the 2027-2036 term.

Rena Lee elected as first Singaporean judge on International Court of Justice

The Straits Times • 03 Nov 17:57

Ambassador Rena Lee secured a nine-year seat on the International Court of Justice, becoming the first Singaporean and the first Southeast Asian woman to serve on the world court.

Singapore backs Ambassador Rena Lee's bid for International Court of Justice seat

CNA • 03 Nov 04:25

Singapore's foreign affairs and law ministries announced full support for Ambassador Rena Lee's candidacy for a judge position on the International Court of Justice, with voting to begin at the UN in New York.

Singapore nominates Rena Lee for International Court of Justice seat

The Straits Times • 03 Nov 01:00

Singapore has put forward Ambassador for International Law Rena Lee as its candidate for the International Court of Justice election on Nov. 3, marking the country's first bid for a seat on the 15-member bench.

Singapore nominates veteran diplomat for International Court of Justice seat

CNA • 02 Nov 07:57

Singapore has put forward Ambassador Lee, a long-time international law specialist, as its candidate for the Asian seat on the International Court of Justice, joining eight other contenders from around the world.