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Professor John Tobin is the Francine V McNiff Professor in Human Rights Law at the University of Melbourne's Melbourne Law School. He serves as Associate Dean (Diversity & Inclusion) and Director of Studies for the Human Rights Program in the Master of Laws. His expertise spans international human rights law, with a focus on children's rights and the right to health. He has received multiple teaching awards, including the Barbara Falk Award and national recognition for student learning innovation.
- Roles: Co-Director of Research in Human Rights at the Institute for International Law and the Humanities.
- Visiting Roles: Former Visiting Professor at New York University, American University, and Queens University Belfast.
His research emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches, reflected in his leadership roles at the Melbourne Social Equity Institute and steering committees for initiatives like Statelessness and Improving Children's Lives. He co-leads the Human Rights Tertiary Teachers' Network and Children's Rights Academic Network.
Publications include seminal works on children's rights and health law, recognized with prestigious awards. He advises NGOs, governments, and international bodies like UNICEF and the Victorian Equal Opportunity Commission.
- Awards: Law Institute of Victoria Paul Baker Award, American Society of International Law Certificate of Merit.
- Grants/Advising: Over 20 years of pro bono legal advice, involvement in law reform commissions, and leadership in human rights training programs.
