Question

Who was the first female judge of the International Court of Justice?

• A. Ruth Bader Ginsburg
• B. Rosalyn Higgins
• C. Fatou Bensouda
• D. Navi Pillay

Hint:

Dame Rosalyn Higgins later became the first female President of the ICJ as well.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Understanding the institution.
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is the principal judicial organ of the United Nations.
Step 2: Analyzing the options.
(A) Ruth Bader Ginsburg: She was a judge of the US Supreme Court.
(B) Rosalyn Higgins: Correct — Dame Rosalyn Higgins was the first woman judge of the ICJ.
(C) Fatou Bensouda: She served as the Chief Prosecutor of the ICC.
(D) Navi Pillay: She served as UN High Commissioner for Human Rights.
Step 3: Conclusion.
The first female judge of the International Court of Justice was Dame Rosalyn Higgins.