- July 1, 2004: Appointed United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights.
- Children: Emilie, Patrick and Catherine Taman.
- 2007: Made Companion to the Order of Canada for her contributions to the Canadian justice system and for her dedication to the advancement of human rights throughout the world".
- 1977: Called to the Law Society of Upper Canada (Ontario).
- 1971: Called to the Bar of Quebec.
- Graduated from University of Ottawa Faculty of Law (Civil Section).
- 1970: Graduated from University of Montreal completing a LL.L. (Bachelor of Civil Law) with distinction.
- 1967: Graduated from College Regina Assumpta.
- Chief Prosecutor of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda.
- Chief Prosecutor of the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia.
- Puisne Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada (September 15, 1999-June 30, 2004).
- Pictured on one of a set of four nondenominated ("permanent") Canadian postage stamps commemorating Difference Makers, issued 22 May 2012. Others honored in this issue were Rick Hansen, Michael J. Fox, and Sheila Watt-Cloutier.
- She was awarded the C.C. (Companion of the Order of Canada) on October 25, 2007 and invested on: October 10, 2008 from the Canadian Governor General in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Passionate about human rights and civil liberties, she made a mark on the highest levels of law, both in Canada and internationally. She was former justice of the Supreme Court of Canada and former chief prosecutor for international criminal tribunals investigating human rights abuses in Yugoslavia and Rwanda. In the latter role, she was known for her relentless drive to see criminals brought to justice, regardless of status or title. As UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, she continued to enhance and elevate Canada's excellent reputation throughout the world.
- She was awarded the 2002 Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal for her services to Canada from the Canadian Governor General in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- She was awarded the 2012 Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal for her services to Canada from the Canadian Governor General in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
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