Dr. Mutaz Qafisheh

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Dr. Mutaz Qafisheh

Teaching staff . Associate Prof, Hebron University

Biography

Dr. Mutaz M Qafisheh is Professor of International Law, the founding and former dean, Hebron University College of Law and Political Science, Palestine. He holds PhD in International Law from the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies, Geneva, and is a practicing international lawyer. He founded the Hebron University 15 legal clinics. He is a Senior Research Fellow, Berlin-Potsdam Research Group in International Law, Berlin, Germany. He advises a number of global institutions, including the United Nations and Palestine Liberation Organization. Qafisheh formerly worked as Human Rights Officer at the United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights in Geneva, Beirut, and Ramallah; Director of Legal Education for Palestine Law Schools, Jerusalem; and Legal Advisor for Palestinian Parliament. Qafisheh co-founded the Human Rights Program of Al-Quds-Bard Honors College, Jerusalem-New York. He authored and edited six books and some 60 peer-reviewed articles published by international publishers and journals in, e.g., Oxford, Cambridge, London, Paris, Oslo, Malta, New York, Sydney, The Hague, Leiden, Boston, and Geneva. He is the most cited law professor in all Palestinian law schools by Google Scholar and he holds the most classified law and international relations publications in Palestine by Scopus. Qafisheh’s scholarship relates to international law generally, human rights, international criminal law, law of the sea, mediation, citizenship, migration, refugees, security sector reform, Israeli-Palestinian conflict, diplomatic and consular law, private international law, clinical legal education, gender, legislative drafting, juvenile justice, Islamic law, and the rule of law. He is a member of over 20 international professional institutions. He chairs the board of trustees of Law for Palestine Organization, UK, and is Deputy President of the Palestinian Research Council. He worked in over 15 countries.

 

الدكتور معتز م. قفيشة، أستاذ القانون الدولي ومؤسس والعميد السابق، كلية الحقوق والعلوم السياسية، جامعة الخليل ومدير ومؤسس العيادات القانونية فيها. يحمل درجة الدكتوراة في القانون الدولي من معهد جنيف العالي للعلاقات الدولية (جامعة جنيف) في سويسرا. قفيشة هو كبير الباحثين في القانون الدولي في جامعة برلين الحرة، ألمانيا. أشرف على رسائل دكتوراة في دول متعددة. محام دولي. شغل سابقا المناصب التالية: مسؤول منطقة الخليج العربي في الأمم المتحدة في جنيف، نائب مدير منطقة الشرق الأوسط في مكتب الأمم المتحدة لحقوق الإنسان في بيروت، مدير مكتب المفوض السامي لحقوق الإنسان في رام الله، مدير برنامج التعليم الحقوقي في الجامعات الفلسطينية، مستشار للمجلس التشريعي الفلسطيني ومنظمة التحرير وعدد من المنظمات الدولية، مؤسس برنامج حقوق الإنسان في الكلية الشرفية في جامعة القدس وجامعة بارد الأمريكية، نيويورك. قفيشة هو أكثر أساتذة القانون والعلاقات الدولية اقتباسا في كل الجامعات الفلسطينية بناء على محرك جوجل سكولر، وهو أكثر الناشرين لأبحاث في مجالي القانون والعلاقات الدولية مصنفة ضمن قاعدة سكوبس في فلسطين. مختص في القانون الدولي، القانون الدستوري، تطوير القوانين، محاربة الفساد، حقوق الإنسان، القانون الجنائي الدولي، قانون البحار، الطرق السلمية لحل النزاعات (التحكيم، المفاوضات، المصالحة، الوساطة)، الصراع الفلسطيني-الإسرائيلي، الفقه الإسلامي، الإصلاح الأمني، الجنسية والاجئين، وسيادة القانون. ألف ستة كتب وما يناهز 60 بحثا محكما نشرت من خلال ناشين ومجلات دولية في أكسفورد، كامبردج، لندن، باريس، لاهاي، نيويورك، واشنطن، جنيف، ليدن، سيدني، أوسلو، وغيرها. يشغل قفيشة عضوية نحو 20 منظمة مهنية عالمية. وهو رئيس مجلس أمناء منظمة القانون من أجل فلسطين ونائب رئيس مجلس البحث العلمي الفلسطيني. كما ترافع في العام 2020 أمام المحكمة الجنائية الدولية باسم نقابة المحامين الفلسطينيين وقد اقتبست المدعية العامة مرافعته 11 مرة وحكمت المحكمة بناء على ما طلبه. عمل في أكثر من 15 دولة.

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Education

PhD in International Law (with ‘mention très bien’, highest evaluation; and thesis publication), July 2007, Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies, University of Geneva, Switzerland; PhD included one-year course in English (grade: 5.37.5 of 6); comprehensive exam; thesis and defense

Master of Laws (LLM) (with ‘distinction’; rank: top in class), July 2001, Birzeit University, Ramallah, Palestine; LLM included two-year course (grade: 90 of 100), and 120-page thesis

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) (with ‘distinction’; grade: 4.50 of 5; rank: top in class), June 1997, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar


Academic and Administrative Experience

Associate Professor of International Law, Sept. 2019-now, College of Law and Political Science, Hebron University, Hebron, Palestine

Dean, College of Law and Political Science, Aug. 2013-Aug. 2019; and Associate Professor of International Law, Hebron University, Hebron, Palestine

Assistant Professor of Law, Feb. 2010-July 2013; and Founder and Director of Legal Clinics, Hebron University, Palestine

Assistant Professor of International Law, Oct. 2008-Aug. 2009, Al-Quds University, Jerusalem; and Director, Legal Education Program, Rule of Law Program, U.S. Agency for International Development, Jerusalem

Human Rights Officer, Sept. 2006-Aug. 2008, United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), Beirut, Lebanon

Desk Officer, Head of Gulf States Section, June 2004-Aug. 2006, UN-OHCHR, Geneva, Switzerland

Human Rights Officer, Head of Office, Sept. 2001-Oct. 2003, UN-OHCHR, Ramallah, Palestine

Legal Advisor/Program Manager, April 2000-Aug. 2001, Legislative Program, U.S. Agency for International Development, Jerusalem

Legal Researcher, July 1998- March 2000, Institute of Law, Birzeit University, Ramallah

Advocate (apprenticeship), July 1997-June 1998, in courts and law offices; under Bar Association’s supervision; possessed law profession license, Ramallah


Publications

 

I.                   Peer-reviewed articles

Mutaz M. Qafisheh and Ihssan A. Madbouh, ‘Palestine’s Accession to Geneva Convention III: Typology of Captives Incarcerated by Israel’, Asian Journal of International Law (Scopus CiteScore: 1.0), Cambridge University Press, Vol. 11, No. 2, 299-228, 2021.

Mutaz M. Qafisheh, ‘Palestinian Citizenship Law: A Proposal’, Yearbook of Islamic and Middle Eastern Law, Brill/Nijhoff, The Hague and New York, Vol. 20, No. 1, 2021, 60-95.
 

Mutaz M. Qafisheh, ‘Human Rights at the Time of Transition: How Security Forces Can be Held Accountable in a Divided Community?’, Journal of Conflict & Security Law (Scopus CiteScore: 1.0), Oxford University Press, Vol. 25, No. 2, 2020, 171-207.
 

Mutaz M. Qafisheh, ‘What is Palestine? The de jure Demarcation of Boundaries for the ICC’s ratione loci Jurisdiction and Beyond’, International Criminal Law Review (Scopus CiteScore: 0.8), Brill/Nijhoff, Leiden, Vol. 20, No. 5, 2020, 908-943.
 

Mutaz M. Qafisheh, ‘Clinicalism: An Emerging Theory in Legal Pedagogy’, Transnational Legal Theory (Scopus CiteScore: 0.9), Taylor & Francis (Routledge), London, Vol. 11, 2020, 549-570.
 

Mutaz M. Qafisheh and Osayd Awawda, ‘Implementation of Human Rights Conventions at the National Level: The Case of Palestine’, International Review of Law, Vol. 9, No. 1, Qatar University, 2020, 11-52 (in Arabic).
 

Mutaz M. Qafisheh and Ali Wardak, ‘Restorative Justice Capacities in Middle Eastern Culture and Society: Toward a Hybrid Model of Juvenile Justice in Palestine’, International Journal of Restorative Justice, Eleven International, The Hague, Vol. 2, No. 1, 2019, 93-117.
 

Mutaz M. Qafisheh, ‘Political Corruption: Conceptual and Methodological Approaches’, Jil Journal of Political Studies and International Relations (Arab impact factor: 1.72), Tripoli, Lebanon, Vol. 5, No. 25, 2019, 43-62 (in Arabic).
 

Mutaz M. Qafisheh, ‘Ethics of the Legal Profession in Palestine’, Fordham International Law Journal (impact factor: 1.022), University of Fordham, New York, Vol. 42, No. 2, 2018, 553-586.
 

Mutaz M. Qafisheh, ‘A Century of the Legal Profession in Palestine: Quo Vadis?’, International Journal of the Legal Profession (Scopus CiteScore 0.6), Taylor & Francis (Routledge), London, Vol. 25, No. 2, 2018, 175-212.
 

Mutaz M. Qafisheh, ‘Who Has the Right to Become a Palestinian Citizen?: An International Law Analysis’, Yearbook of Islamic and Middle Eastern Law, Brill/Nijhoff, The Hague and New York, Vol. 18, 2017, 112-152.
 

Mutaz M. Qafisheh, ‘Reforming Legal Education Through Clinical Pedagogy in Palestine’, Asian Journal of Legal Education (Scopus; impact factor 0.03), SAGE, New York, Vol. 4, No. 2, 2017, 146-169.
 

Mutaz M. Qafisheh, ‘The 2016 Palestinian Juvenile Protection Law: A Quest for Further Reform’, International Journal for Legislative Drafting and Law Reform, London, Vol. 5, 2016, 59-80.

 

Mutaz M. Qafisheh, ‘Nationalizing International Criminal Law in Palestine: The Challenge of Complementarity’, Hague Yearbook of International Law, Brill/Nijhoff, The Hague, Vol. 27, 2016, 165-198.
 

Mutaz M. Qafisheh, ‘Palestinian Prisoners in Israel versus Namibian Prisoners under the Apartheid: A Potential Role for the International Criminal Court’, International Journal of Human Rights (Scopus CiteScore: 1.6), Taylor & Francis (Routledge), London, Vol. 20, No. 6, 2016, 798-814.
 

Mutaz M. Qafisheh, ‘An Ongoing Anomaly: Pre- and Post World War II Palestinian Refugees’, International Journal of Refugee Law (Scopus CiteScore: 1.8), Oxford University Press, Vol. 27, No. 1, 2015, 52-74.
 

Mutaz M. Qafisheh, ‘International Educational and Cultural Obligations of Palestine’, Essex Human Rights Review, University of Essex, London, Vol. 10, No. 1, 2015, 1-20.

 

Mutaz M. Qafisheh, ‘Legislative Drafting in Transitional States: The Case of Palestine’, International Journal for Legislative Drafting and Law Reform, London, Vol. 2, No. 1, 2014, 266-292.

 

Mutaz M. Qafisheh, ‘The Coexistence of Diverse Legal Traditions in a Single Territory: The Case of the Freedom of Expression in Palestine’, Mediterranean Journal of Human Rights, University of Malta, Vol. 17, 2014, 177-212.

 

Mutaz M. Qafisheh, ‘The Ability of the Palestinian Legal System to Secure Adequate Standards of Living: Reform or Failed State Duty’, Asian Journal of International Law (Scopus CiteScore: 1.0), Cambridge University Press, Vol. 3, No. 2, 2013, 393-412.

 

Mutaz M. Qafisheh, ‘The International Status of National Human Rights Institutions: A Comparison with NGOs’, Nordic Journal of Human Rights (Scopus CiteScore: 0.7), Taylor & Francis (Routledge), London, Vol. 31, No. 1, 2013, 55-83.
 

Mutaz M. Qafisheh, ‘The Dilemma of Legislative Reform in Line with International Standards on Gender Equality in the Islamic World: The Case of Palestine’, International Journal for Legislative Drafting and Law Reform, London, Vol. 1, No. 2, 2013, 217-237.

 

Mutaz M. Qafisheh, ‘Palestinian Legislation and the Freedom of Movement: An Appraisal in Light of International Law’, International Journal of Human Rights and Constitutional Studies, Geneva, Vol. 1, No. 2, 2013, 110-126.

 

Mutaz M. Qafisheh, ‘The Interplay between International Human Rights and Labour Rights in Palestine’, Journal of Islamic State Practices in International Law, Brunel University, London, Vol. 9, No. 1, 2013, 121-146.
 

Mutaz M. Qafisheh, ‘The State of Emergency in Palestine in Light of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights’, Hebron University Research Journal (Arab impact factor: 1.22), Hebron, Vol. 8, No. 1, 2013, 235-247.

 

Mutaz M. Qafisheh, ‘The Role of Legal Clinics in Leading Legal Education: A Model from the Middle East’, Legal Education Review, University of Western Sydney, Vol. 22, No. 1, 2012, 177-198.
 

Mutaz M. Qafisheh, ‘Human Rights Gaps in the Palestinian Criminal System: A United Nations Role?’, International Journal of Human Rights (Scopus CiteScore: 1.6), Taylor & Francis (Routledge), London, Vol. 16, No. 2, 2012, 358-377.
 

Mutaz M. Qafisheh, ‘Restorative Justice in Islamic Penal Law: A Contribution to the Global System’, International Journal of Criminal Justice Sciences (Scopus CiteScore: 0.7), South Asian Society of Criminology and Victimology, Vol. 7, No. 1, 2012, 487-507.
 

Mutaz M. Qafisheh, ‘Juvenile Justice System in Palestine: Current Situation and Reform Prospects’, International Journal for Law, Policy and the Family (Scopus CiteScore: 1.4), Oxford University Press, Vol. 25, No. 3, 2011, 365-397.
 

Mutaz M. Qafisheh, ‘Genesis of Nationality and Migration in Palestine and Israel 1917-1925’, Journal of the History of International Law (Scopus CiteScore: 0.7), Brill/Nijhoff, The Hague, Vol. 11, No. 1, 2009, 1-33.
 

Mutaz M. Qafisheh, ‘Domicile in Palestine’, Journal of Law and Judiciary, Legislative and Verdict Bureau, Gaza, Vol. 1, No. 1, 1-81, 2000 (in Arabic).
 

 

II.                Peer-reviewed book chapters

Mutaz M. Qafisheh and Francesca Albanese, ‘Article 1D: Definition of Refugee’, in Andreas Zimmermann and Terje Einarsen, eds., The 1951 Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees and Its 1967 Protocol: A Commentary, Oxford University Press, 2nd edition, 40 pages, forthcoming 2022.
 

Mutaz M. Qafisheh, ‘Palestine: Lawyering between Colonisation and the Struggle for Professional Independence’, in Richard Abel, Ole Hammerslev, Hilary Sommerlad, & Ulrike Schultz, eds., Lawyers in 21st-Century Societies, Hart Publishing, Oxford & New York, 2020, Vol. I, 639-656.

 

Mutaz M. Qafisheh, ‘Palestine’s Accession to CEDAW: One Step of the Thousand-mile Journey’, in Karla M. McKanders, ed., Arabs at Home and in the World: Human Rights, Gender Politics, and Identity, Taylor & Francis (Routledge), Oxford & New York, 2019, 25-53.

 

Mutaz M. Qafisheh, ‘Without Reservation: Reforming Palestinian Family Laws in Light of CEDAW’, in Irene Schneider & Nijmi Edres, eds., Uses of the Past: Sharīʿa and Gender in Legal Theory and Practice in Palestine and Israel, Harrassowitz Verlag, Wiesbaden, Germany, 2018, 29-45.
 

Mutaz M. Qafisheh, ‘Palestine’, in Scott Decker & Nerea Marteache, eds., International Handbook of Juvenile Justice (on Scopus), Springer, Cham, Switzerland, 2017, 497-525.
 

Mutaz M. Qafisheh, ‘Modern Legal Education in Palestine: The Clinical Programs of Hebron University’, in Mutaz Qafisheh & Stephan Rosenbaum, eds., Experimental Legal Education in a Globalized World: The Middle East & Beyond, Cambridge Scholars Publishing, Newcastle, UK, 2016, 198-235.
 

Mutaz M. Qafisheh, ‘Clinical Legal Education in Palestine: A Clinical Case under Military Occupation’, in Shuvro P. Sarker, ed., Clinical Legal Education in Asia: Accessing Justice for the  Underprivileged (on Scopus), Palgrave Macmillan, New York, 2015, 113-135.
 

Mutaz M. Qafisheh, ‘Citizens of the State of Palestine and the Future of Palestinian Refugees’, in Mutaz Qafisheh, ed., Palestine Membership in the United Nations: Legal and Practical Implications, Cambridge Scholars Publishing, Newcastle, 2013, 45-133.
 

Mutaz M. Qafisheh, ‘Palestine’s Obligations under the Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights’, in Mutaz Qafisheh, ed., Palestine Membership in the United Nations: Legal and Practical Implications, Cambridge Scholars Publishing, Newcastle, 2013, 190-233.
 

Mutaz M. Qafisheh and Valentina Azarov, ‘Article 1D: Definition of Refugee’, in Andreas Zimmermann, Felix Machts, and Jonas Dörschner, eds., The 1951 Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees and Its 1967 Protocol: A Commentary, Oxford University Press, 2011, 537-569.
 

Mutaz M. Qafisheh, ‘The Israeli Violations of Palestinian Citizens’ Rights during 2001’, in Seventh Annual Report on the Status of Palestinian Citizens’ Rights During 2001, Palestinian Independent Commission for Citizens’ Rights, Ramallah, 2002, 1-75.
 

Mutaz M. Qafisheh, ‘La nationalité palestinienne selon du droit local et du droit international’, in Nadine Picaudou, ed., La Palestine en transition, Institut national des langues et civilisation orientales, Paris, 2001, 39-77.
 

III.             Standalone books and studies

 

Mutaz M. Qafisheh, Borders of the State of Palestine under International Law for the Purpose of ICC Territorial Jurisdiction, Amicus Curiea, International Criminal Court (ICC-01/18-72), The Hague (submitted on behalf of Palestinian Bar Association), 2020 (30 pages).

 

Mutaz M. Qafisheh, Excessive Use of Force, Torture, and Ill-Treatment by Palestinian Security Forces: Domestic and International Accountability Mechanisms, United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), Geneva & Ramallah, 2017 (67 pages).
 

Mutaz M. Qafisheh and Ali Wardak, Mediation as an Alternative Dispute Settlement on Juvenile Cases in Palestine, Terres de Hommes, Lausanne, 2017 (55 pages). 
 

Mutaz M. Qafisheh and Stephan Rosenbaum, eds., Experimental Legal Education in a Globalized World: The Middle East and Beyond (collective book, 28 chapters, 33 contributors, Cambridge Scholars Publishing, Newcastle, 2016, 540 pages).
 

Mutaz M. Qafisheh, The Consistency of the Applicable Legislation in Palestine with International Law: The Two Human Rights Covenants, OHCHR, Ramallah & Geneva, 2014 (126 pages)

 

Mutaz M. Qafisheh, ed., Palestine Membership in the United Nations: Legal and Practical Implications, ed., Cambridge Scholars Publishing, Newcastle, 2013 (473 pages).
 

Mutaz M. Qafisheh, The International Law Foundations of Palestinian Nationality: A Legal Examination of Palestinian Nationality under Britain’s Rule (on Scopus), Brill, Leiden & Boston, 2008 (253 pages).
 

Mutaz M. Qafisheh, Defining the Role of National Human Rights Institutions with Regard to the United Nations Human Rights System, Independent Commission for Human Rights, Ramallah, 2004 (80 pages).
 

Mutaz M. Qafisheh, Nationality and Domicile in Palestine, Ibrahim Abu-Lughod Institute of International Studies, Birzeit University, Ramallah, 2000 (220 pages, in Arabic).
 

Mutaz M. Qafisheh, Palestinian Nationality: Present Situation, Legal Status, and Human Rights Standards, Independent Commission for Human Rights, Ramallah, 2000 (123 pages, in Arabic).


Research Interests

Qafisheh’s scholarship relates to international law generally, human rights, humanitarian law, international criminal law, mediation, citizenship, migration, refugees, security sector reform, Israeli-Palestinian conflict, law of the sea, diplomatic and consular law, private international law, clinical legal education, gender, legislative drafting, juvenile justice, Islamic law, and the rule of law.


Research and Academic visits

Visiting Senior Fellow at Berlin-Potsdam Research Group: ‘The International Rule of Law—Rise or Decline?’, based in Berlin, Germany, a joint research program between Free University of Berlin, University of Potsdam and Humboldt University of Berlin, May-August, 2022

Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt: ‘Protocol to the UN Convention of Anti-Corruption on the Measurement of Corruption: A Proposal’, 3rd Anti-Corruption Academic Symposium, UNODC, Dec. 2021.

 

Vienna, Austria: ‘United Nations High-Level Policy Conference on Higher Education for the Rule of Law’, United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), Oct. 2019.

 

Bratislava, Slovakia: ‘A Theory of Clinicalism? An Emerging Theory in Legal Pedagogy’, Comenius University, IJCLE, and European Network for Clinical Legal Education, July 2019.

 

Washington, DC, USA: ‘Is Palestine Ready for a New Gender-Balanced Family Law?’: Panel on ‘Judging and Gender in Muslim Courts’, Law & Society Association International Meeting, June 2019.

 

The Hague, Netherlands: ‘Human Resources Planning for Law Schools’, Write-shop on Higher Education Planning for Deans of Law, Centre for International Legal Cooperation (CILC), April 2019.

 

Melbourne, Australia: ‘The 2016 Code of Legal Ethics: A Breakthrough in the Palestinian Legal Profession’, International Legal Ethics Conference VIII, Melbourne Law School, Dec. 2018.

 

The Hague, Netherlands: ‘Strategic Planning for Higher Education in Palestine: The Case of Hebron University Law School’, Workshop on Strategic Planning, CILC, April 2018.

 

Amman, Jordan: ‘Policies for the Admission to the Law Profession’, Expert Meeting for Law Deans and Palestinian Bar Association, CILC, March 2018.

 

Astana, Kazakhstan: ‘Israeli-Palestinian Conflict and International Law: A Century of Colonization and Domination’, KAZGUU University Law School, Dec. 2017.

 

Gottingen, Germany: ‘Without Reservation: Reforming Palestinian Family Laws in Light of CEDAW’, Conference on Gender and Sharia in Israel/Palestine, Gottingen University, Oct. 2017.

 

Stellenbosch, South Africa: ‘Palestine as Member State of the International Criminal Court: Possibilities and Challenges’, International Law Association, July 2017.

 

Mexico City, Mexico: ‘Revising Palestinian Legal System in Accordance with CEDAW’, Law and Society Association International Meeting, June 2017. 
 

Cork, Ireland: ‘Nationalizing Palestinian Refugees in Palestine: Impact on the Right of Return and the Law of State Responsibility’, Conference on International Law and the State of Israel: Legitimacy, Exceptionalism and Responsibility, University College Cork, April 2017.
 

Seoul, South Korea: ‘Strategies for Achieving Global Peace: Building a Peace Culture Through Higher Education’, Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light (HWPL), Sep. 2016.
 

New York, USA: ‘Ethics without a Law: The Crisis of Professional Responsibility in the Middle East’, International Legal Ethics Conference VII, Fordham University Law School, July 2016.
 

New York, USA: ‘Academic Freedoms in Palestine’, University of New York Law School, July 2016.
 

Groningen, Netherlands: ‘The International Criminal Court and Palestine: Law vs. Politics’, Faculty of Law, University of Groningen, Feb. 2016.
 

Geneva, Switzerland: ‘International Standards and Mechanisms for the Protection of Academics’, Scholars at Risk Seminar, New York University & University of Geneva, June 2015.
 

Beirut, Lebanon: ‘Palestinian Reconciliation: Reforming the Palestine Liberation Organization and the Palestinian Authority’, CMI Finland, May 2015.
 

Istanbul, Turkey: ‘Reforming and Unifying the Palestinian Security Sector’, Palestinian Center for Policy Research and Strategic Studies (Masarat), Nov. 2014.

 

Delhi, India: ‘Legal Clinics as Emerging Human Rights Actors at the Local and Global Levels’, 7th Worldwide Conference of the Global Alliance for Justice Education: Promoting Justice Education through Global Commitments and Connections, OP Jindal Global University, Dec. 2013.

 

Toronto, Canada: ‘Solving by Aggravation: Palestinian Refugees Between Two World Wars’, International Conference on the Long Reach of the Second World War: Forced Migration and Refugees, Munk School of Global Affairs, University of Toronto, Oct. 2013.

 

Beirut, Lebanon: ‘Legal Clinics as a Legal Aid Provider in the Middle East: A Promising Prospect’, Conference on the Role of Lawyer in Promoting Social Justice in the Arab Region, July 2013.

 

Alexandria, Egypt: ‘New Paradigm in the Global Rule’, Conference on Search for an Alternative Paradigm for Multi-dimensional Global Crisis, World Academy of Art and Science, June 2013.

 

Amman, Jordan: ‘Legal Clinics: Concept, History, and Functions’, Regional Workshop on Legal Clinics, American Bar Association, June 2013.

 

Cambridge, UK: ‘The Coexistence of Diverse Legal Systems in a Single Territory’, International Law Conference on Legal Tradition in a Diverse World, University of Cambridge, May 2013.

 

Washington DC, USA: ‘20 Years of Legislative Drafting in Palestine’, Conference on Legislative Drafting & Law Reform, International Judicial Academy & US Federal Bar Association, March 2013.

 

Durham, UK: ‘Legal Clinics in Palestine’, Tenth Conference of the International Journal of Clinical Legal Education, Northumbria University, July 2012.

 

Geneva, Switzerland: ‘Political Prisoners in Peace Processes and Peace Agreements: the Case of Palestinian Prisoners’, United Nations Conference on the Question of Palestine, April 2012.

 

Dead Sea, Jordan: ‘The Middle East Regional Colloquium on Clinical Legal Education’, Johns Hopkins University and the Global Alliance for Justice Education, May 2012.


Professional Memberships

Deputy President/Deputy Minister, Scientific Research Council, Palestinian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (appointed by the Palestinian Council of Ministers), 2021-now.
 

President, Planning and Policy Committee for Scientific Research, Palestinian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, 2022-now   
 

Representative of Palestinian Bar Association at the International Criminal Court, 2020-2021.
 

Chairperson, Board of Trustees, Law for Palestine (a UK-registered international NGO), 2021-now.
 

Member, Global Network on the Question of Palestine (think-tank coalition of selected multidisciplinary experts in the Question of Palestine worldwide), ARDD, Amman, 2021-now.
 

Member, Board of Trustees, Law for Palestine, 2020-2021.
 

Member, Academic Water Advisory Board, Dutch-Palestinian Universities, 2021-now.
 

Member, Scientific Committee, Palestinian Journal for Security Studies, Palestine Institute for National Security Research, Istiklal University, Jericho, Palestine, 2020-now.
 

Member, Berkeley Center on Comparative Equality & Anti-Discrimination Law, University of California Berkeley, USA, 2019-now.
 

Member, Editorial Board, Hebron University Research Journal, Hebron, Palestine, 2019-now.
 

Member, Academic Board, Centre for Palestine Studies, University of Cambridge, 2018-now.

 

Member, Editorial Board, IUG Journal of Sharia and Law Studies, Gaza, Palestine, 2018-now.
 

Representative in Palestine, Scholars at Risk Network, New York University, USA, 2015-now.
 

Member, International Law Association, Complementarity Committee, London, 2015-now.

Member, Technical (Legal) Committee on International Criminal Court, Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ramallah, 2015-now.
 
Member, Think-Tank Group, Palestinian Center for Policy Research and Strategic Studies (Masarat), Ramallah, Palestine, 2014-now.
 

Member, National Investigation Committee on Gaza War, Palestinian Bar Association, 2014-2016.
 

General Editor, International Journal for Legislative Drafting and Law Reform, London, 2012-2016.
 
Fellow, World Academy for Art and Science, California, USA, 2012-now.
 

Member, Global Alliance for Justice Education, USA, 2012-now.
 

Member, Palestine Bar Association; practicing attorney-at-law, 2000-now.