Noora Almahri

Bachelor of Arts Graduate in International Studies with a concentration in International Relations. Current Master of International Law student at the Graduate Institute.

Winner of the Third Best Prosecution Memorial at the International Criminal Court (ICC) Moot Court Competition (05/2022)

• Drafted a prosecution memorial for a fictional case involving aiding and abetting war crimes and crimes against humanity,
• Won third best out of 76 participating universities from 42 countries

Highly Commended Winner at the Global Undergraduate Awards (10/2021)

• Highly Commended Winner for an essay titled "Women's Political Participation in Oman: The Roles of Ibadi Scholars and Tribalism"

Winner of the Tolerance Decathlon at the World Tolerance Summit (11/2019)

• Presented a community initiative which won the Tolerance Decathlon, an award given to initiatives that best serve society.
• This initiative aimed to provide education and basic computer skills to allow university cleaning and maintenance staff to secure better job opportunities. The initiative sought to incorporate UAE universities to integrate this program as part of their student affairs program.
• As winner of the Tolerance Decathlon, I presented my community initiative in the Second World Tolerance Summit to government officials, key players in public and private sectors, advocates of tolerance and peace experts.

Co-Founder and Vice President of the AUS Law Society (10/2020-2021)

• A student-run university society that acts as an intellectual hub for students to discuss ongoing legal issues ranging from international law to corporate law.
• Primary resource for prospective law students by establishing networking opportunities and resources for students looking to join the legal profession.
• Hosts debates, informative workshops and career and academic panels with practicing legal professionals and professors
• Participation in Moot Courts

World Tolerance Summit (11/2019)

• As winner of the Tolerance Decathlon, I presented my community initiative in the Second World Tolerance Summit to government officials, key players in public and private sectors, advocates of tolerance and peace experts.

Children and young people for child rights and protection - a consultation (02/2021)

• Virtual workshop on the change strategy currently developed by UNICEF in collaboration with the Big Heart Foundation for ‘supporting children and young people as agents of change, creating platforms and opportunities for them to demand accountability and drive progress for children.