Members of the Presidium

Those who have confirmed:

Head of the Presidium

   Irene Fernandez (Executive Director, Tenaganita; Recipient, 2005 Alternative Nobel Prize)  

Members

   Titi Soentoro (Regional Coordinator, APWLD)
   Liza Maza (Member, House of Representatives, Republic of the Philippines; President, Gabriela Women's Party)
   Rizwana Hansan, Esq. (Executive Director, Bangladesh Environmental Lawyers Association)
   Gigi Francisco (Asia-Pacific Representative, Development Alternatives with Women f or a New Era (DAWN), International Gender and Trade Network)

There are 3 more awaiting confirmation. 

They are chosen based on their commitment to women's rights, knowledge of wto and globalization issues, integrity and competence. They will preside over the proceedings of the Tribunal.

Chief Presentor

Elisa Tita Lubi (APWLD/GABRIELA/BAYAN)

The Chief Presentor makes the opening statement before the witnesses' testimonies. She will present the summary of the cases and introduce the flow of the testimonies. 

Witnesses

There are six (6) cases to be presented.  Each case will have a witness who will testify and a presentor. The latter will introduce the witness, the case and its context; assist the witness in her testimony; and act as translator. 

The testimonies will be from 6 different countries – Thailand, Philippines, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Mongolia, Mexico

Floor Leaders

Emily Cahilog (International Relations Officer, GABRIELA)

judy a. pasimio (Program Officer, APWLD)

They keep track of the flow of the proceedings; prompt and/or call the attention of the Head of the Presidium and the Chief Presentor if adjustments have to be made; make announcements; and ensure that logistical matters are attended to. 

Virada Somswasdi, Esq. (Founding Member, APWLD; Executive Director, Foundation for Women, Law and Rural Development)

The lawyer floor leader swears in each witness before the testimony.