Wojciech Burek

Wojciech Burek is an Assistant Professor at the Institute of European Studies, Faculty of International and Political Studies, Jagiellonian University. His academic work focuses on international human rights law, gender equality, anti-discrimination law, and consular law, with a particular emphasis on treaty implementation and reservations within European and international legal frameworks.

His research interests include:

• International Human Rights Law
• Gender Equality and Anti-Discrimination Law
• Treaty Reservations and Legal Compliance
• GREVIO and the Istanbul Convention
• Consular Law and Migration Regulations
• Non-Derogable Rights and Legal Theory

Wojciech Burek's recent scholarly work examines the impact of international treaties on domestic legal systems, particularly in Poland. His publications analyze the implementation of the Istanbul Convention, reservations to human rights treaties, gender discrimination in migration policy, and the legal status of kin-minorities through instruments like the Polish Card. His research often bridges theoretical legal analysis with practical policy implications.

His publications reveal a strong trend in analyzing gender-based violence, human rights protections, and the role of monitoring bodies like GREVIO. He critically assesses Poland’s compliance with international standards, especially regarding women's rights and migration law. His interdisciplinary approach integrates legal doctrine with social and political contexts.

Notable contributions include:

• Reservations to the Istanbul Convention and the Role of GREVIO (2022): Examines GREVIO’s limited use of its competence over reservations.
• Gender Equality in Universal and Regional Human Rights Systems (2019): Explores formal and substantive equality in anti-discrimination law.
• Family Reunification Regulations and Women (2016): Highlights gendered impacts of neutral migration rules.

Wojciech Burek has also co-edited several volumes on consular law and international treaty succession, contributing to legal scholarship in Central and Eastern Europe. His work reflects a commitment to advancing human rights, gender justice, and legal accountability through rigorous academic inquiry.