Yassin Brunger

Dr. Yassin Brunger is a Lecturer in Human Rights Law at Queen's University Belfast's School of Law, affiliated with the Institute of Criminology and Criminal Justice. She co-directs the Gender Justice and Society Research Network and is a core member of the Senator George J. Mitchell Institute for Global Peace, Security, and Justice. Her research focuses on international justice, critical approaches to international law, and gender studies, emphasizing decolonial and Global South perspectives. Brunger has held roles such as Chair of the Race Equality Charter Panel and organized initiatives like the QUB Gender Network events. She has received accolades including the AHSS Faculty Research Fund (2023) and a Visiting Fellowship at ANU (2024). Her interdisciplinary work bridges theory and activism, addressing post-conflict justice, LGBTQ+ rights, and racial equity in Northern Ireland and beyond.

Her research interests span international criminal law, transitional justice, feminist theory, and postcolonial critiques. Brunger has contributed to projects such as 'Witness Testimony in Truth Commissions' and 'Mid-Career Academic Secondment in The Gambia.' She has advised on LGBTQ+ justice in Colombia and collaborated with global entities like the International Criminal Court and UN bodies. Her media engagements include expert commentary on BBC, podcasts, and academic talks worldwide. Brunger mentors early-career scholars and advocates for inclusive academic practices, exemplified by her leadership in Black History Month campaigns in Northern Ireland.