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Lilla Farkas is an Associate Professor at Eötvös Loránd University's Institute of Political and International Studies. Her academic work centers on anti-discrimination law, racial equality, and Roma rights, combining legal scholarship with activism through her role as a former member of the Budapest Bar Association (1998-2022) and her leadership in non-discrimination policy advisory bodies.
- Education: LLM from King’s College, London; PhD in Law from the European University Institute (2020 thesis: 'Mobilising for racial equality in the EU: Roma rights and transnational justice')
- Notable affiliations: Fulbright scholar at UCLA (2018/19); Hungarian Equal Treatment Authority’s Advisory Board (2005-2011); European network of legal experts on non-discrimination (since 2005)
Her research explores how legal frameworks can combat structural discrimination in areas like education and housing, with a focus on empirical enforcement challenges and transnational justice mechanisms. Recent publications analyze the role of strategic litigation, EU equality directives, and data collection practices in advancing Roma rights across Europe.
Lilla's scientific contributions include co-authoring influential reports for the European Commission and developing equality indicators. She has also written extensively on the intersection of ethnicity, disability, and anti-discrimination law.
- Scientific awards: Fulbright scholarship (2018/19)
