Rena Lee elected as first Singaporean judge to ICJ

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

The Straits Times • 4 Նոյ 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.

Rena Lee elected to International Court of Justice, becoming first Singaporean judge

CNA • 3 Նոյ 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 becomes first S’porean elected as International Court of Justice judge

The Straits Times • 3 Նոյ 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.

Rena Lee, first Singaporean nominated for International Court of Justice, gets full government backing ahead of UN vote

CNA • 3 Նոյ 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.

ICJ election: Singapore fields first candidate

The Straits Times • 3 Նոյ 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.

CNA Explains: Why Singapore’s historic bid for a seat on the International Court of Justice matters

CNA • 2 Նոյ 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.