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Nazila Ghanea is a Professor of International Human Rights Law at the University of Oxford, serving as an Associate Director of the Oxford Human Rights Hub and a Fellow of Kellogg College. Her academic affiliations include the Bonavero Institute of Human Rights and the Public International Law @ Oxford research group. She holds a BA from Keele University, an MA from the University of Leeds, a PhD from Keele University, and an MA from the University of Oxford (Oxon).
Her research interests focus on freedom of religion or belief, minority rights, women’s rights, and human rights in the Middle East. She examines intersections between these areas, such as the legal protections of religious minorities in England and Wales, the role of international standards in addressing discrimination, and the domestic impact of UN treaty ratification in Gulf states. Her work also explores expressions of hate speech, particularly related to race and religion, and their implications for international law.
Nazila’s publications emphasize critical analysis of UN human rights mechanisms, including the evolution of the Human Rights Council and sessions of the Commission on Human Rights. She has contributed to reports on religious intolerance, discrimination, and advocacy strategies. Her research has been funded by significant grants from the UK Arts and Humanities Research Board, UK Economic and Social Research Council, Open Society, and QNRF.
In 2021, she received the Recognition of Distinction Award for her academic achievements. Beyond academia, she advises governments, the UN, and international organizations on human rights issues and has conducted field research in countries such as Malaysia, Qatar, and Iran. She actively participates in media discussions on human rights topics.
Her advisory roles include membership in the OSCE Panel of Experts on Freedom of Religion or Belief and the Board of Trustees of the Universal Rights Group. She has co-led research on GCC treaty ratification impacts and collaborated on projects examining religion, equality, and discrimination in England and Wales.
