Kirril Shields

Kirril Shields is an Adjunct Professor at the School of Political Science & International Studies, University of Queensland, and Director of Education at the Asia-Pacific Centre for the Responsibility to Protect. He serves as Editor-in-Chief of Genocide Studies and Prevention, lectures on genocide history and humanitarianism, and consults for the UN Office on Genocide Prevention. His work spans Southeast Asia, focusing on hate speech prevention and human rights abuses.

His research integrates genocide studies, Holocaust narratives, and political propaganda, often analyzing cultural and historical dimensions through Australian literature. Collaborations with organizations in Southeast Asia and prior roles at the World Bank and WHO highlight his practical engagement in global governance.

Key trends in his publications include critical examinations of Holocaust representation, ethical pedagogy, and the intersection of literature with atrocity prevention. His work bridges academic inquiry with policy-oriented outputs, such as hate speech legislation reports.