Amal clooney united nations

Barrister Amal Clooney, 41, told the UN Security Council in New York of the urgent need to set up an international tribunal to prosecute ISIS fighters involved in 'genocidal' violence against women.

The barrister has a track record of speaking up for press freedom and representing persecuted and detained journalists

It’s not just about fashion or celebrity, it’s about women and the roles we allow them to play.

Human rights lawyer Amal Clooney walks on the floor of the Security Council Chamber before the start of the United Nations Security Council meeting on threats to international peace and security at the 72nd General Debate at the United Nations General Assembly at United Nations Headquarters at GA Hall in New York City on September 21, 2017. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI

3/10/17

Amal Clooney talked MeToo, her friendship with Yazidi refugee and activist Nadia Murad, and using international law to seek justice for survivors.

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Amal Clooney, the human rights lawyer and wife of actor George Clooney, addressed a meeting of high-level officials from 20 countries who convened to discuss placing ISIS fighters on trial in Iraq.