Born in 1926, Christopher Gregory Weeramantry was judge and Vice-President
of the International Court of Justice. As Chairman of the Weeramantry
International Centre for Peace Education and Research (WICPER), which
he founded in 2001, and in his personal capacity, he has greatly contributed to the
promotion of peace education, human rights, intercultural education, social integration,
interfaith understanding, environmental protection, international law, disarmament
and sustainable development. Judge Weeramantry is the author of numerous books and
articles, and his judgments in the court have become a reference in international law.
He has also served as visiting lecturer and professor all over the world. In recognition of
his outstanding contribution to the cause of world peace, he has received national and
international awards.