Sébastien TOUZÉ

Sébastien TOUZÉ is a Professor of Public Law at Paris-Panthéon-Assas University, serving as Chairman of the Department of Public Law and Political Science and Director of the Master 2 Human Rights and Humanitarian Law program. He is affiliated with the Center for Research on Human Rights and Humanitarian Law (CRDH) and directs the René Cassin Foundation – International Institute of Human Rights.

His academic credentials include a Doctor of Law and Associate of Law Faculties qualification.

Professor TOUZÉ's research centers on public international law, international human rights law, and European human rights law, with specialized expertise in the European Convention on Human Rights and cross-border protection of fundamental rights. His work critically examines the role of supranational courts in human rights enforcement and normative interactions between European Union law and international legal frameworks.

His extensive publication record reveals sustained focus on evolving human rights challenges, including international humanitarian law developments, death penalty abolition, and institutional trust in human rights bodies. These works consistently integrate comparative legal analysis with practical implementation concerns across multiple jurisdictions.

As Director of the René Cassin Foundation, he actively shapes human rights discourse while leading the Department of Public Law and Political Science. His administrative leadership extends to supervising the Master 2 Human Rights and Humanitarian Law curriculum, training future human rights practitioners.

The Center for Research on Human Rights and Humanitarian Law (CRDH) serves as his primary research hub, facilitating interdisciplinary collaboration on urgent human rights issues through academic conferences and policy-oriented research initiatives.