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Lars Waldorf is a Professor in the Law Department at Northumbria University, focusing on human rights, legal empowerment, and peacebuilding. He previously taught at Essex, Dundee, York, and the Institute of Commonwealth Studies. His work emphasizes accountability and empowerment in post-conflict regions like Sri Lanka and Nepal.
- Education: PhD in Law (National University of Ireland Galway, 2014), JD (Harvard University, 1989), BA in Government (Harvard, 1985)
Research interests include resistance studies, transitional justice, and the intersection of art and law. He co-curates the 'Artful Struggles 2024' exhibition at Gateshead Central Library, blending art and legal advocacy.
Current projects involve analyzing Sri Lanka's 2022 occupy movement through an art-law lens. He led AHRC-funded grants like 'Performing Empowerment' and 'Performing/Informing Rights,' using inclusive dance and rights education to support conflict-affected communities.
Notable contributions include peer review for AHRC and collaborative research on symbolic justice mechanisms in post-conflict societies.
