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August 28, 2024

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20 Fellows from 13 countries in 5 regions of the world. Working in partnership with the Presidential Precinct, we are so proud to announce this inaugural cohort of participants in the Judicial Fellowship Program.

In early October, this initiative will bring judges and magistrates from nations grappling with upholding the rule of law to Washington, D.C., and Virginia for a rigorous two-week program. Through immersive workshops and interactive sessions, participants will delve into critical topics such as judicial independence, human rights, and anti-corruption measures.


2024 Judicial Fellows

Ana Maria Ibarra Olguin
Federal Magistrate, Mexico

Awat Qadir
Appeal Court Judge & President, Iraq

Bertha Patricia Orozco Hernandez
Federal Criminal Execution Judge, Mexico

Carla Pandolfi
Lawyer & Judiciary Member, Argentina

Dorothy Kamanga
Appeal Court Justice & Legal Education Lecturer, Malawi

Duy Nghia Pham
Professor & Arbitrator, Vietnam

Eshetu Yadeta Temesgen
State Supreme Court Justice & Judicial Trainer, Ethiopia

Etiene Coelho Martins
Federal Judge, Brazil

Ivan Mishchenko
Supreme Court Judge, Ukraine

Jacqueline Kamau
High Court Judge, Kenya

Kevin Cabezas Paez
Trial Court Judge, Ecuador

Kostiantyn Pilkov
Supreme Court Judge, Ukraine

Mateen Akram Taha
Deputy President, Kirkuk Court of Appeal, Iraq

Moustafa Ahmed Kamal
Senior Judge, Ministry of Justice, Egypt

Nancy Carmen
Assistant Professor & Judge, Peru

Oleksiy Sluch
Supreme Court Judge, Ukraine

Olena Kibenko
Supreme Court Judge & Professor, Ukraine

Rafael Cancho Alarcon
Criminal Judge, Peru

Umar Faruk Kabir
District Court Chief Magistrate & Zonal Administrative Secretary, Nigeria

Viktor Bratasyuk
District Court Judge, Ternopil Region, Ukraine

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2024 Judicial Fellows.

At its core, the Judicial Fellowship Program aims to build a cadre of leaders who are dedicated to upholding judicial integrity. These participants will return to their home countries equipped with the skills and knowledge to foster a legal environment conducive to economic and societal resilience. But the impact goes beyond individual training. By creating a global network of leaders, we are fostering a community of advocates who can provide ongoing support and mentorship to continue strengthening and defending the rule of law worldwide.

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