Vojin Dimitrijević

Croatian-Serbian lawyer and activist

Vojin Dimitrijević - Croatian-Serbian lawyer and activist
Born

1932
93 years ago

Died

October 5th, 2012
13 years ago — 80 years old

Category

Activists & Humanitarians

Country

Croatia

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A prominent lawyer and activist, focused on human rights and international law. Served as a lecturer at several universities and contributed to various legal initiatives. Actively participated in the establishment of the Yugoslav legal system after the breakup of Yugoslavia. Advocated for social justice and the rule of law, becoming influential in the region's legal transformations.

Contributed to the establishment of the Yugoslav legal system

Advocated for human rights in post-Yugoslavia

Lectured at multiple universities

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