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Chidi Anselm Odinkalu is a Professor of the Practice of International Human Rights Law at the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, Tufts University, where he also chairs the LL.M Program. Currently, he leads the Truth, Justice, and Peace Commission addressing violence in southeastern Nigeria. Previously, he chaired Nigeria’s National Human Rights Commission and mediated The Gambia’s re-entry into the Commonwealth (2017). His research focuses on multilateralism in African regional systems, human rights governance, and development challenges.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Law, London School of Economics (2007)
- LL.M., University of Lagos (1990)
- B.L. (Hons), Nigerian Law School (1988)
- LL.B (Hons), Imo State University (1987)
Research Interests: Odinkalu explores contemporary issues in regional legal frameworks, including refugee rights, transitional justice, and democratic governance in Africa. His work critiques power dynamics in international law, emphasizing decolonial perspectives. Recent projects include analyzing the Universal Declaration of Human Rights legacy and the role of football in post-war reconstruction.
Professional Roles:
- Chair, Board of Directors, International Refugee Rights Initiative
- Member, Editorial Advisory Board, Health & Human Rights
- Co-chair, Sudan Consortium
- Legal Counsel in African human rights litigation
His publications span scholarly articles, book chapters, and policy analyses, with a focus on Africa’s legal and governance challenges. Notable works include Too Good to Die: Third Term and the Myth of the Indispensable Man in Africa (2018), examining African leadership tenures.
