Richard A. Falk

Richard A. Falk, born on November thirteenth, nineteen thirty, is a distinguished American professor emeritus of international law at Princeton University. His extensive career as a human rights defender, university teacher, peace activist, and international law scholar has made significant contributions to the field of human rights and international law.

Falk serves as the Chairman of the Board of Trustees for the Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor. His scholarly work is prolific, with a remarkable output that includes twenty authored or coauthored books and another twenty edited or coedited volumes as of two thousand four. His writings primarily focus on international law and the United Nations, reflecting his deep commitment to these subjects.

In two thousand eight, Falk was appointed by the United Nations Human Rights Council to a six-year term as a Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian territories occupied since nineteen sixty-seven. This role underscores his dedication to advocating for human rights and addressing critical global issues.