Vojin Dimitrijević
Croatian-Serbian lawyer and activist
Born
1932
93 years ago
Died
October 5th, 2012
12 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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