Rena Lee elegida como primera jueza singapurense del CIJ

Rena Lee elegida como primera jueza singapurense del CIJ

La embajadora Rena Lee fue elegida para el Tribunal Internacional de Justicia en La Haya, convirtiéndose en la primera singapurense y la primera mujer del sudeste asiático en integrar el tribunal de 15 miembros, según fuentes oficiales. Singapur había presentado su candidatura, destacando su experiencia en derecho internacional, como su primer intento de obtener un escaño en el CIJ.

Actores

Ambassador Lee Law Minister Edwin Tong Singapore International Court of Justice United Nations General Assembly

Ubicaciones

Singapore New York, United States The Hague, Netherlands

Artículos

4 de noviembre de 2026
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Rena Lee’s historic election to world’s top court a milestone for Singapore, say observers
Rena Lee’s historic election to world’s top court a milestone for Singapore, say observers

The Straits Times • 4 de nov 11:47

Rena Lee became the first Singaporean judge on the International Court of Justice, securing the highest votes in both the UN General Assembly and Security Council.

Credibilidad 92% Manip. 15% Centro
3 de noviembre de 2026
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Rena Lee elected to International Court of Justice, becoming first Singaporean judge
Rena Lee elected to International Court of Justice, becoming first Singaporean judge

CNA • 3 de 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.

Credibilidad 92% Manip. 12% Centro
Rena Lee becomes first S’porean elected as International Court of Justice judge
Rena Lee becomes first S’porean elected as International Court of Justice judge

The Straits Times • 3 de 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.

Credibilidad 92% Manip. 12% Centro
Rena Lee, first Singaporean nominated for International Court of Justice, gets full government backing ahead of UN vote
Rena Lee, first Singaporean nominated for International Court of Justice, gets full government backing ahead of UN vote

CNA • 3 de 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.

Credibilidad 85% Manip. 12% Centro
ICJ election: Singapore fields first candidate
ICJ election: Singapore fields first candidate

The Straits Times • 3 de 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.

Credibilidad 88% Manip. 12% Centro
2 de noviembre de 2026
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CNA Explains: Why Singapore’s historic bid for a seat on the International Court of Justice matters
CNA Explains: Why Singapore’s historic bid for a seat on the International Court of Justice matters

CNA • 2 de 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.

Credibilidad 88% Manip. 12% Centro