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Noura Erakat

Legal Luminary for Palestinian Rights

Born
15 January 1980
Born in
California, USA
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Leading Scholar on International Law and Human Rights

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Noura Erakat, born in California in 1980, is a Palestinian American human rights lawyer, legal scholar and professor at Rutgers University. She co-founded the online magazine Jadaliyya.

Her book Justice for Some: Law and the Question of Palestine (2019) shows how international law has been used both against and for Palestinians, and won the Palestine Book Award. She is one of the most prominent commentators on Palestinian legal and political questions.

Milestones

The moments that shaped Noura’s path.

  1. Academic Achievements

    Graduated Phi Beta Kappa from UC Berkeley, and later obtained her Juris Doctor and L.L.M from Georgetown University Law Center.

  2. Founding of Jadaliyya

    Co-founded Jadaliyya, an independent magazine covering the Middle East, which has become a critical platform for scholarly analysis and regional news.

  3. Legal Scholarship

    Published Justice for Some: Law and the Question of Palestine, exploring the interplay between international law and the politics of the Israeli occupation of Palestine.

  4. Influential Speaking Engagements

    Regularly speaks at major universities and forums, providing critical insights into human rights and international law.

  5. Advocacy in High-Profile Legal Forums

    Has been involved in significant international cases and public discussions that seek to address and advocate for Palestinian rights at the global stage.

Legacy

What they built, changed and left behind.

  1. Scholarly Publications

    Her writings, especially her book Justice for Some, have been influential in academic and legal circles, offering a nuanced view of the Palestinian struggle within the frameworks of international law.

  2. Educational Impact

    As a professor, Erakat educates future leaders on critical issues facing international law and human rights, with a focus on the Middle East.

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  3. Public Advocacy

    Through her public talks and media appearances, she raises awareness about the complexities of legal issues in the Israeli occupation of Palestine.

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  4. Policy Influence

    Her expertise is sought in policy-making circles, where she provides insights that shape international understanding and responses to the the war.

  5. Community and Professional Leadership

    Serves on several boards and committees that aim to influence policy and offer support to marginalized communities globally.

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