Curriculum Vitae

MISS SITI AISYA BINTI ABDUL RAHMAN

Senior Lecturer
  • Dean's Office
    Faculty of Law
  • aisya
  • +60379676357

BIOGRAPHY


For over 15 years, Aisya Abdul Rahman has worked with diverse stakeholders to promote respect for the rule of law at international and national levels. Through her previous advisory roles, including at the International Committee for the Red Cross and the Human Rights Commission of Malaysia, Aisya has guided and supported decisionmakers and policymakers on various issues of international humanitarian and human rights law. She has actively contributed to regional and national implementing law processes; translated treaties; facilitated high-level humanitarian dialogues; delivered humanitarian assistance; and developed contextualised information tools and materials. She has also assisted rule of law, human rights and development projects in/on Colombia, Ukraine, Scotland, and South Sudan in various capacities. During her four-year practice at the Malaysian Bar, Aisya acted as counsel in over 15 reported cases at Malaysia's highest courts, including a landmark workplace sexual harassment case.    

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION


  • LL.M, (International Law)
    University of Edinburgh , United Kingdom
  • DSLP, (SHARIAH LAW AND PRACTICE)
    International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM)
  • LL.B, (Law)
    International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM)

MEMBERSHIPS


  • MALAYSIAN BAR, MEMBER
    Since 2010 (National)

PUBLICATIONS


Article in Journal
  1. Abdul Rahman, A. (2018). Legitimacy and Legality of Collective Unilateral Humanitarian Interventions. Anuario Mexicano De Derecho Internacional, 1(18), 3–34.
Other Publications
  1. Abdul Rahman, A. (2025, August 11). Grappling with Genocides on this Geneva Conventions Day. AWANI International; Astro Awani. https://international.astroawani.com/global-news/grappling-genocides-geneva-conventions-day-533683 - Mass Media(newspaper,radio,tv,popular Magazine)
  2. Abdul Rahman, A. (2024, January 25). Malaysia’s legal approach to Gaza (and other conflicts): Is ICC the only way forward? Malay Mail. https://www.malaymail.com/news/what-you-think/2024/01/25/malaysias-legal-approach-to-gaza-and-other-conflicts-is-icc-the-only-way-forward-aisya-abdul-rahman/114447 - Mass Media(newspaper,radio,tv,popular Magazine)
  3. Abdul Rahman, A. (2024, October 7). 75 Years of the Geneva Conventions: What can Malaysia (still) do for humanity?. Astro Awani. https://international.astroawani.com/global-news/columnist-75-years-geneva-conventions-what-can-malaysia-still-do-humanity-490682 - Mass Media(newspaper,radio,tv,popular Magazine)
  4. Abdul Rahman, A. (2021). ICRC Perspectives on the Protection of Children. International Committee of the Red Cross. https://www.icrc.org/en/document/icrc-perspectives-protection-children - Mass Media(newspaper,radio,tv,popular Magazine)

RESEARCH INTEREST


  • International Humanitarian Law (Law of Armed Conflict) (implementation of IHL, conflict classification, criminal repression)
  • International Human Rights Law (interplay with IHL, equality and discrimination)
  • Public International Law (use of force, state responsibility, international law and domestic law)

CONSULTANCY PROJECT


  • International Humanitarian Law Module, Diploma in Diplomacy Program 2026, Institute of Diplomacy and Foreign Relations, Ministry of Foreign Affairs Malaysia
    11 Mar 2026 - 08 Apr 2026 (National)
  • Siri Bengkel Sidang Wanita Selangor 2024 (selangor Women Workshop 2024), Selangor State Government & Legislative Assembly, Wanita Berdaya Selangor, Institute for Political Reform & Democracy Malaysia, Trainer
    16 Oct 2024 - 20 Oct 2024 (National)
  • International Humanitarian Law Module, Diploma in Diplomacy Program 2024, Institute of Diplomacy & Foreign Relations, Ministry of Foreign Affairs Malaysia, Trainer
    30 May 2024 - 12 Jun 2024 (National)
  • Promoting Respect for International Humanitarian Law: Handbook for Malaysian Parliamentarians, International Committee of the Red Cross-Malaysian Red Crescent Society, Project Leader/Lead Consultant
    04 Jan 2021 - 19 May 2024 (National)
  • Draft Malay Translation of The Four Geneva Conventions of 1949, International Committee of the Red Cross-Ministry of Foreign Affairs Malaysia, Project Leader/Lead Consultant
    02 Jan 2023 - 03 Aug 2023 (International)

ACADEMIC/ PROF. SERVICES


Contribution to external organisation
  1. (2026) Malaysian Red Crescent Society Legal Base Working Group, National, (Expert Advisor)
  2. (2025) Consultation On Strengthening Suhakam for The 2026 Ganhri Reaccreditation Process, National, (Resource Person)
  3. (2019) Special Project Team Anti Sexual Harassment Bill (rang Undang-undang Gangguan Seksual), National, (Technical Advisor)
  4. (2015) National Executive Board Girl Guides Association Malaysia, National, (Technical Advisor)
Contribution to event
  1. (2026) Memorial Judge, Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition 2026, International, (Panelist/Moderator)
  2. (2025) Annual National Societies Legal Advisers Meeting 2025, International, (Participant)
  3. (2025) Southeast Asia Red Cross Red Crescent Humanitarian Forum, International, (Participant)
  4. (2025) 48th San Remo Roundtable On Current Issues of International Humanitarian Law: from Peace to War and Back - Putting International Humanitarian Law At The Centre, International, (Participant)
  5. (2025) Closed Door High-level Dialogue On Torture Prevention: Malaysia's Accession to Convention Against Torture Issues and Opportunities, National, (Participant)
  6. (2024) Semifinal Judge, 20th International Humanitarian Law Moot Court Competition 2024, National, (Panelist/Moderator)
  7. (2023) Asean-usindopacom Women Peace and Cybersecurity Workshop, International, (Panelist/Moderator)
  8. (2023) Malaysian Red Crescent (sabah Chapter) International Humanitarian Law Workshop, National, (Course Facilitator)
  9. (2022) Northeast Southeast Asia and The Pacific Regional International Humanitarian Law Conference 2022, International, (Event Organiser)
  10. (2022) Asia Alternative Dispute Resolution Week 2022, International, (Panelist/Moderator)
  11. (2022) Southeast Asian National Societies Youth Workshop & Forum 2022, International, (Course Facilitator)
  12. (2022) Book Launch & Roundtable With Parliamentarians: Promoting Respect for International Humanitarian Law - Handbook for Malaysian Parliamentarians, National, (Panelist/Moderator)
  13. (2022) Singapore International Humanitarian Law Roundtable, International, (Event Coordinator)
  14. (2021) International Humanitarian Law Course On Terrorism and Counterterrorism, National, (Course Facilitator)
  15. (2020) Telling Human Stories in Times of Conflict & Crisis Workshop for Media Practitioners, National, (Panelist/Moderator)
  16. (2020) The Role of Civil Societies and Faith-based Organisations in Global Nuclear Disarmament, National, (Panelist/Moderator)
  17. (2019) Workshop On Non-discrimination & Hate Speech Law Reforms, National, (Event Coordinator)
  18. (2019) Detention in Security Operations Course, National, (Course Facilitator)
  19. (2019) Asean-unicef Regional Workshop On The Proposed Draft Asean Declaration On Children On The Move, International, (Panelist/Moderator)
  20. (2018) Strategic Litigation Seminar Sabah, National, (Course Facilitator)
Media appearance
  1. (2025) Astro Awani Consider This: International Court of Justice - Malaysia Challenges Unrwa Ban, National, (Interview)
  2. (2024) Buletin Awani: Icc Mohon Waran Tangkap Pemimpin Tentera Myanmar, National, (Interview)
  3. (2024) Astro Awani Tonight: What is The Icj Case Against Israel Occupation of Palestine?, National, (Interview)
  4. (2024) Astro Awani Consider This: Icj Ruling - What Implications for Israel and Its Allies?, National, (Interview)

TEACHING


Full-Time Equivalent (FTE)
  1. (2026) GQL0027 - Children and The Law
  2. (2026) LIA3017 - International Human Rights and Humanitarian Law
  3. (2025) LQA7002 - International Human Rights and Humanitarian Law
  4. (2026) LQA7034 - Advanced Public International Law