Who is Adela Hashim? Advocate of the International Court?
Adela Hashim: South Africa’s Shining Beacon in the Night, Champion of Justice and Law!
Her journey as a lawyer is a beacon of hope:
Prominent Legal Advocate: Adila, also known as Adela, gained international attention for her role in the South African legal team, particularly in their landmark legal action against the State of Israel at the International Court of Justice.
Global Media Presence: Her powerful arguments, accusing Israel of committing “acts of genocide” in the Gaza Strip, were broadcast worldwide and attracted considerable media attention.
Human rights activist: Adila’s powerful statements at the International Court of Justice highlighted the serious impact of warfare on Palestinian civilians and highlighted the risks of death, famine and disease as a result of the conflict.
Unique position on the team: As the only Muslim member of the South African legal team and a native of Durban, Adila’s diverse background enriches her perspective and approach to the law.
Social Justice Reformer: Adila, who co-founded the non-profit legal center “Section 27” in 2010, has been a formidable force in public interest litigation, particularly focusing on healthcare and education for marginalized groups.
Academic Excellence: Adil’s education is impressive – BA in Arts and Law, MA in Law and PhD in Forensic Science, reflecting her deep and comprehensive legal knowledge.
Respected legal expert: Since her admission to the Johannesburg Society of Advocates in 2003, she has become a recognized expert in constitutional, administrative, health and competition law.
Judicial Influence: Her experience extends to appearing before several High Courts and the Constitutional Court of South Africa, even serving as a temporary judge.
Advocacy for Palestinian rights: Adila has been a vocal supporter of Palestinian rights since the 1990s, particularly after the Hebron massacre, and has compared racial segregation in Palestine to apartheid in South Africa.
International activism: Her participation in the 2014 “Open Shuhada Street” campaign opposing settlement activities in Hebron exemplifies her commitment to international human rights issues.
During her argument, Adila Hashim stated: “The Republic of South Africa claims that Israel has violated Article II of the Genocide Convention through actions that demonstrate an organized pattern of conduct from which genocide can be inferred.” She continued: “Palestinians in Gaza are being killed by Israeli weapons and aerial bombs , land and sea. They are also at direct risk of death due to famine and disease, because of the destruction of Palestinian cities, aid restrictions allowed.” to enter and the impossibility of distributing aid in the midst of the bombing.” She added: “This is making life impossible.
