13.               John Foster Dulles – U.S. Secretary of State and an influential figure in shaping international law, particularly in the areas of diplomacy, treaties, and the Cold War. 

14.               Philippe Sands – A professor of law and international lawyer, Sands has made major contributions to the development of international environmental and human rights law. 

15.               Mahmoud Hossam – An Egyptian diplomat and advocate for human rights, who played an instrumental role in developing many international treaties. 

16.               Hans Kelsen – A pioneer in the field of international law, known for his work on the theory of international legal positivism and the establishment of the United Nations. 

17.               Richard Goldstone – The first chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) and the ICTY, significantly shaping international criminal law. 

18.               Shirin Ebadi – An Iranian lawyer and human rights activist, awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for her advocacy of human rights in Iran and the Middle East. 

19.               Luis Moreno Ocampo – The first Chief Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), shaping the early years of the court and international criminal justice. 

20.               Gustav Radbruch – A German legal philosopher who contributed to the development of legal philosophy and the theory of law, influencing international legal thought post-World War II. 

These individuals have made foundational contributions to the evolution of international law, spanning areas such as human rights, criminal justice, environmental protection, and the development of institutions like the United Nations and the International Criminal Court. 

20 of the Most Important International Laws 

1.   United Nations Charter (1945) – Establishes the framework for international relations, promoting peace, security, human rights, and cooperation among nations. 

2.   Geneva Conventions (1949) – Defines the rules of war, including the treatment of soldiers, prisoners of war, and civilians. 

3.   The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR, 1966) – Protects civil and political rights of individuals, such as freedom of speech, assembly, and the right to a fair trial. 

4.   The International Covenant on Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights (ICESCR, 1966) – Protects economic, social, and cultural rights, including the right to work, health, and education. 

5.   The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948) – Proclaims the fundamental rights and freedoms of all people, including the right to life, liberty, and security. 

6.   The Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (1998) – Established the International Criminal Court, which prosecutes individuals for genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity. 

7.   The Hague Conventions (1899 & 1907) – Set out the rules governing the conduct of war, including the treatment of prisoners and the protection of civilians.