She went on to serve over 20 yrs in the US armed forces, rising to the rank of Colonel in the Air Force and Captain in the Navy (the 1st Hispanic female to reach the rank), and becoming Chief of Orthopedics at Bethesda Naval Hospital.

Her unshakable spirit will be deeply missed.

For example, in 1957, she represented the Puerto Rican health department in Helsinki for AISS’s congress on health as a human right. And in 1967, she volunteered in a civilian hospital in Vietnam in opposition to the war, leaving only upon evacuation due to the Tet Offensive.

Born and raised in Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico, she attended medical school and became an orthopedic surgeon at a time when this path for women was unheard of. As a doctor, her career was marked by service in various forms.

I post mostly about work here, so it feels right to honour the extraordinary life and career of my grandmother ~ Dr Haydée Javier Kimmich ~ who we lost this week. She was a force; embodying a fierce spirit of independence, purpose and service which was impossible not to inspire.

A little delegation from @33bedfordrow.bsky.social International attending this year’s International Bar Association War Crimes Committee conference in The Hague. Lovely to catch up with colleagues and friends along with @mhproulx.bsky.social and Aqsa Hussain.
#IBAWCC #33BRIntl

Yesterday Lebanon sent Turkish-Egyptian poet Abdul Rahman AlQaradawi to the UAE on an extradition request for tweeting a video of joy for the Syrian people and criticism for repression elsewhere. This was despite overwhelming calls for Lebanon to respect intl law & not extradite. 🧵

What a whirlwind of a week! Reflecting on all the vibrant discussions this week at the ICC ASP. Was glad to be part of the dialogue on possible avenues for justice in Afghanistan, Palestine and Syria along with AHRDO, ICJP, Atlantic Council Strategic Litigation Project and Syria Forum.
#ASP23

Off we go! - ICC Assembly of States Parties in The Hague
#ASP23

Looking forward to this launch event for REDRESS’s "Guide for Survivors and Affected Communities to Understand the International Criminal Court Proceedings and their Rights before the ICC” designed to help survivors, affected communities, & practitioners.

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Screening of an Aljazeera investigative documentary on war crimes in Gaza followed by a panel discussion hoted by @icjp.bsky.social - 9 October.
I was glad to speak on the importance of international justice and respect for the rule of law. View the film here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=kPE6...

I was honored to speak to and learn from all stakeholders about #Nepal’s #humanrights gains & challenges, and the existing legal frameworks ahead of Parliament’s consideration of the Transitional Justice Bill, and inspired by the resilience & commitment to justice of victims.

Yesterday’s ceremony in Toronto on the 4th anniversary of #PS752’s downing somberly and beautifully honored the 176 lives lost and demonstrated the remarkable determination and persistence of the victims’ families and loved ones to find the truth, & seek justice & accountability.

Update: Wonderful to have H.E. Judge Piotr Hofmański, President of the International Criminal Court, giving opening remarks.

Looking forward to speaking on the importance of state cooperation to ensuring a #fairtrial at the @ICCBA_ABCPI side event to the #ICC Assembly of States Parties annual session in NYC. Please consider attending - see you there! www.iccba-abcpi.org/event-detail...

3 yrs ago, journalist and TV presenter Yama Siawash was killed by a car bomb after his work led to intimidation & threats of physical harm. Yama bravely covered news & current affairs in Afghanistan, no matter how controversial or sensitive. Today, his family still seek justice x.com/tolonews/sta...

Last chance to register to attend tomorrow's event either in-person or online. Hope to see you there!

33BR Chambers is co-sponsoring the Report Launch Event for the reports from the fact-finding mission to #Guatemala with @PBIUK

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