Caroline Lichuma

Dr. Caroline Lichuma is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Center for Human Rights Erlangen-Nürnberg (CHREN) of the University of Erlangen-Nürnberg. Her work critically examines regulatory developments in Business and Human Rights, particularly focusing on the impact of mandatory human rights due diligence laws like the German Lieferkettengesetz (LkSG) and the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) on Global South stakeholders.

• Education:
• PhD in International Human Rights Law (Summa cum laude), Georg-August University of Göttingen
• LLM in Public International Law, New York University
• LLB, University of Nairobi

Her research expertise spans comparative constitutional law, economic and social rights, and regulatory frameworks in international human rights law. Prior to joining CHREN, she worked at the University of Luxembourg and taught at Strathmore University and Riara University in Nairobi, Kenya.

Scientific Awards:

• DAAD Scholar
• Dean Graduate Merit Scholar

Caroline has contributed to prominent journals such as the Business and Human Rights Journal, Zeitschrift für ausländisches öffentliches Recht und Völkerrecht, and the Oxford Journal of Human Rights Practice. She also has affiliations with the International Nuremberg Principles Academy’s Advisory Board through her association with the CHREN’s academic programs.