Abi-Saab Foundation for International Law and Social Justice

The Foundation aims to promote the development of international law to achieve greater social justice between states and peoples, as well as within internal societies.

To achieve its goal, the Foundation undertakes, among other, the following activities:

• Awarding prizes for recent doctoral theses or monographs;
• Granting research or publication scholarships; and
• Organizing and/or funding conferences, symposia, or other academic activities.

In accordance with its mission, the foundation operates in Geneva, Switzerland, and internationally.

Launch of the Abi-Saab Foundation

• President: Professor Georges Abi-Saab
• Secretary: Dr. Homayoun Arfazadeh
• Treasurer: Professor Marcelo Kohen
• Members:
  – Professor Laurence Boisson de Chazournes
  – Professor Giovanni Distefano
  – Judge Fatsah Ouguergouz
  – Professor Eric Wyler

The Abi-Saab Foundation for International Law and Social Justice is pleased to announce the Georges Abi-Saab Prize. This annual prize recognizes outstanding monographs in international law and social justice. Monographs written in English or French that meet the requirements set out in the regulations may be submitted to the Foundation for consideration.