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Dr. Adejoké Babington-Ashaye is an international justice and human rights lawyer, musician-activist, and thought leader whose career spans some of the world’s most influential legal and policy institutions. With a deep commitment to accountability, equity, and reparatory justice, she works at the intersection of law, policy, and culture to advance justice and human dignity. Her distinguished legal career encompasses human rights, international criminal law, dispute resolution between states, counter-terrorism justice and accountability, and broader global policy reform. Adejoké is widely recognized as an expert trainer and advisor, delivering technical assistance and capacity-building to national criminal justice authorities on prosecuting atrocity crimes, conflict-related sexual violence, and terrorism-related offenses. She has served in pivotal roles at the International Criminal Court, the International Court of Justice, and the World Bank, where her work has contributed to shaping international legal frameworks and strengthening justice systems worldwide. Adejoké’s scholarship and practice are grounded in a formidable academic foundation. She holds a Doctor of International Affairs and a Master of International Public Policy from the Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies, alongside a Masters of Law in Public International Law from the London School of Economics and Political Science. She is a licensed attorney in the State of New York and co-author and editor of International Criminal Investigations: Law and Practice - the first volume to comprehensively assess the practical and legal aspects of investigating international atrocities. Beyond her legal career, Adejoké harnesses the power of music and storytelling to inspire social change. A singer-songwriter, she released her debut album in 2016 and is a lifelong member of SongRise - a Washington, DC-based women’s a cappella group that uses music to advocate for social justice. Through her artistry, she continues to merge creativity with advocacy, amplifying movements for human rights, reparatory justice, and social transformation. Bridging the worlds of law, policy, and the arts, Adejoké Babington-Ashaye stands as a dynamic advocate for justice committed to confronting legacies of oppression while reimagining a more equitable and inclusive future.