A lecture and panel discussion with

Dr. Fadi El Abdallah
Associate Legal Outreach Officer at the International Criminal Court

"Understanding the International Criminal Court (ICC): Mandate, Scope and Relevance for the Arab Region"

Date: Thursday 1 April 2010
Time: 4 - 5:30 p.m.
Location: Auditorium A, West Hall, AUB

Short Bio:

Dr. Fadi El Abdallah is currently an Associate Legal Outreach Officer at the International Criminal Court (ICC) based in The Hague, Netherlands. After studying law at the Sagesse University and the Lebanese University, Dr. Fadi El Abdallah obtained his PhD from the University Paris II Panthéon-Assas. Prior to obtaining his position at the ICC, Dr. Abdallah taught at both the Law and International Business Institute (IDAI) in Cairo, Egypt, as well as Paris II within the Paris and Melun Centers. Since taking his position at the ICC in 2008, Dr. Abdallah has committed himself to increasing awareness of the ICC’s mandate and its importance to the international community including the Middle East.