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Amy Maguireمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Human Rights
• Public International Law
• Indigenous Rights
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Professor Amy Maguire is a leading academic in human rights and public international law at the University of Newcastle, Australia. She holds roles as Deputy Head of the School of Law and Justice (2021-2024) and co-founder Director of the Centre for Law and Social Justice. Her research focuses on human rights accountability, Indigenous rights, climate change displacement, and refugee rights. She has secured over $2.7 million in grants, including an ARC Mid-Career Industry Fellowship (2024-2028) for national human rights reform initiatives. Maguire advises the Queensland Parliament on human rights compliance and collaborates with global institutions like the Australian Human Rights Commission. Her work has influenced policy, including Australia’s death penalty abolition strategy and Indigenous rights frameworks. She has been awarded multiple accolades for research and teaching excellence, including the 2020 Leadership Excellence Award and 2016 Early Career Researcher of the Year. Maguire’s education includes a BA, LLB (Hons), and PhD from the University of Newcastle. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges law and social justice, addressing issues like climate migration and legal responses to global crises. She leads projects such as the Hunter Region climate displacement study and the Human Rights Measurement System. Maguire’s public engagement includes over 70 articles for The Conversation, reaching 920,000+ readers, and expert media commentary globally. She advocates for inclusive education through initiatives like early entry programs for Indigenous and refugee students, earning a 2021 Senior Fellowship from Advance HE. Her research outputs span 60+ publications, with key works on MH17 litigation, climate justice, and Indigenous legal frameworks. Grants include a 2021 stimulus grant to establish the Centre for Law and Social Justice, supporting postdoctoral research and international collaborations. Maguire’s leadership extends to global networks, including the UN Human Rights Council evaluation project and the Human Rights for NSW Alliance. She remains committed to translating research into policy, education, and community impact through clinics, youth forums, and law reform advocacy.

• International Law
• Human Rights Law
• Indigenous Peoples' Rights
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Mauro Barelli is Professor of International Law at The City Law School, City, University of London. He holds a PhD from Cardiff University and an LLM from the University of Bristol, and has been a faculty member at City since 2009, progressing from Lecturer to Professor in 2024. He teaches Advanced Issues of International Law, International Human Rights Law, and a course on Minority and Indigenous Peoples' Rights. He has held visiting positions at the University of Cambridge (Lauterpacht Centre), Nanjing University, the University of Iceland, and the University of Trento. His research focuses on: Rights of ethno-cultural and indigenous peoples Law on the use of force Chinese perspectives on international law Soft law and normative development Minority rights and litigation His publications include four books and numerous articles in leading journals such as Journal of Conflict and Security Law , Human Rights Quarterly , and Asian Journal of International Law . His recent work analyzes China’s engagement with international law, the UK’s relationship with the ICJ, and the synchronization of biodiversity protection with indigenous rights. Key scientific recognitions include: Higher Education Academy Fellow (since 2012) He is an experienced PhD supervisor, having chaired and served on numerous doctoral committees, including as PhD Programme Director. His advisee Engin Firat is currently a research student at City. He has also served in administrative roles such as Assistant Dean (Research). His expertise has been sought by national governments, parliaments, and international NGOs. He is an active participant in international academic events, particularly through the European China Law Studies Association.

• African politics
• conflict and health
• global indigenous politics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Matthew I. Mitchell is an Associate Professor in the Department of Political Studies at the University of Saskatchewan's College of Arts and Science. He holds a Ph.D. from Queen’s University and previously served as an Assistant Professor at Saint Paul University. His research focuses on African politics, global indigenous politics, land tenure reform, migration and conflict dynamics, and natural resource governance. Mitchell has conducted fieldwork across multiple African nations and Canada, and leads a SSHRC Insight Grant studying 'Sons of the Soil' conflicts in Ontario and Quebec. Education: Ph.D., Political Studies, Queen's University (2013) M.A., Études Internationales, Université Laval (2008) B.A., International Studies, University of Saskatchewan (2004) Research Interests: Mitchell's work examines intersections of land rights, resource governance, and conflict resolution in Africa and Canada. Key themes include UNDRIP implementation, cocoa sector political ecology, and the role of demographic shifts in state-building. His fieldwork spans Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Mali, Uganda, and Canada. Recent Work Trends: Recent publications analyze UNDRIP compliance in Canada, Quebec's Plan Nord development, and land conflicts in DR Congo and Uganda. His scholarship bridges African studies with global indigenous rights frameworks, emphasizing policy implications of resource governance. Grants & Awards: SSHRC Insight Grant (2017-2025) - Principal Investigator SSHRC Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Wisconsin-Madison (2013-2014) Labs/Teams: Mitchell leads interdisciplinary research teams on topics like Canadian Indigenous consultation frameworks and African land reform. He co-edits major volumes such as New Approaches to the Governance of Natural Resources (2014) and People Changing Places (2019).

Naiomi Metallicمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Aboriginal Law
• Indigenous Law
• Constitutional Law
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Naiomi Metallic, an Associate Professor of Law at Dalhousie University’s Schulich School of Law , is the Chancellor's Chair in Aboriginal Law and Policy and Aboriginal Law Certificate Coordinator . A member of the Listuguj Mi’gmaq First Nation, she focuses on advancing Indigenous self-determination through legal frameworks. Education: BA, Dalhousie University LLB, Dalhousie University LLL, University of Ottawa LLM, Osgoode Hall Law School PhD (in progress), University of Alberta Research Interests: Constitutional and administrative law in Indigenous contexts Equality and human rights law for Indigenous peoples Revitalization of Indigenous legal traditions Diversity in legal education and the judiciary Recent Publications (2022–2023): Focus on UNDRIP implementation, Mi’kmaq language and legal methods, and systemic racism in justice systems. These works emphasize practical applications of Indigenous law and policy reform. Scientific Awards: Chancellor's Chair in Aboriginal Law and Policy Service & Supervision: Co-chair of Dalhousie’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission Committee and member of multiple Indigenous advisory boards. Supervises research in constitutional law, Indigenous governance, and Aboriginal law.

Marie-Claire Cordonier Seggerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Sustainable Development Law
• Climate Change Law and Governance
• Biodiversity Law
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Prof Marie-Claire Cordonier Segger is a Professor at the University of Cambridge , affiliated with the Faculty of Law and the Lauterpacht Centre for International Law . She holds the Chair in Sustainable Development Law and Policy and serves as director of studies and programme director for the DemEd Global initiative at Lucy Cavendish College. Education : PhD (Cambridge), DPhil (Oxford), MEM (Yale), BCL/LLB (McGill), BA Hons (Carleton/UVic) Her research spans climate change law , biodiversity governance , international trade regimes for sustainability, and indigenous rights . She examines how international law addresses global challenges through climate justice , intergenerational equity , and legal capacity-building . Her work integrates doctrinal analysis with empirical research across law, policy, and environmental management. Her peer-reviewed articles focus on EU trade agreements and climate justice, sustainable development in investment law, and legal frameworks for indigenous rights. These contributions reflect her expertise in international economic law , climate governance , and regulatory innovation . Scientific Awards : Fellow of Royal Society of Canada (2022), Fellow of Royal Society of Arts (UK), HE Judge CG Weeramantry International Justice Award, Justicia Fundamentum Regnorum, Leverhulme Trust Visiting Professorship (2020-2022) She leads initiatives such as the Climate Law and Governance Initiative under UNFCCC, chairs the CBD Biodiversity Law Initiative , and directs the CISDL . She serves on editorial boards of Cambridge Journal of International Law and McGill Journal of Sustainable Development Law , and has contributed to over 26 books and 160 publications.

Sheryl Lightfootمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Global Indigenous Peoples' Politics
• Indigenous Political Theory
• Indigenous Diplomacy
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Sheryl Lightfoot is an Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science and the First Nations and Indigenous Studies Program at the University of British Columbia, Faculty of Arts. She holds the Canada Research Chair in Global Indigenous Rights and Politics and serves as Senior Advisor to the President on Indigenous Affairs at UBC’s First Nations House of Learning. Her academic affiliations reflect her interdisciplinary focus on Indigenous governance, rights, and political theory. Her research interests center on global Indigenous peoples’ politics , Indigenous political theory , Indigenous diplomacy , Indigenous social movements , and critical international relations theory . She examines how Indigenous rights implementation reshapes state-Indigenous relationships and reconceptualizes sovereignty, self-determination, and human rights globally. Her recent publications, spanning from 2023 to 2025, reveal a consistent focus on Indigenous sovereignty, borders, UN engagement, and the implementation of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP). Themes include transnational Indigenous activism, environmental justice, gender justice, and the paradoxes of state recognition. Her work often employs comparative and critical theoretical frameworks, analyzing cases from Canada, the U.S., Ecuador, Russia, and South Asia. Scientific recognition includes: Best Dissertation Award, American Political Science Association (2010) Sheryl leads and participates in major research initiatives, including SSHRC-funded projects on Indigenous apologies and self-determination, a UBC Catalyzing Research Cluster on Global Challenges to Democracy, and collaborations on environmental injustices and transformative memory. She is building a university-based research network to advance Indigenous rights advocacy. While specific labs or teams are not named, her collaborative projects with scholars like David MacDonald and her leadership in research clusters indicate active team-based scholarship. She advises on policy, as evidenced by her 2021 submission to the Standing Committee on Indigenous and Northern Affairs regarding Bill C-15.

• Constitutional Law
• Comparative Constitutional Law
• Constitutional Amendment
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Richard Albert holds the prestigious Hines H. Baker and Thelma Kelley Baker Chair in Law and serves as Director of Constitutional Studies at the University of Texas at Austin School of Law. He is also Professor of Government in the Department of Government within the College of Liberal Arts. With an extensive scholarly record featuring 89 papers and over 69,000 downloads on SSRN, Albert is a leading authority in constitutional law and constitutional amendment studies. Albert's research focuses on constitutional amendment from comparative, doctrinal, historical, and theoretical perspectives. His work spans constitutional design, constitutional dismemberment, unamendability, constitutional conventions, and the relationship between written and unwritten constitutional elements. He has made significant contributions to understanding how constitutions change through both formal amendment processes and informal mechanisms. His recent scholarship reveals several key trends: a growing interest in decolonial constitutionalism, constitutional dynamics in the Commonwealth Caribbean, and the intersection of artificial intelligence with constitutional design. Albert has also edited numerous Global Reviews of Constitutional Law and International Reviews of Constitutional Reform, establishing himself as a central figure in global constitutional scholarship. As Director of Constitutional Studies, Albert oversees a significant research program that brings together scholars from around the world to examine pressing constitutional questions. His work has influenced constitutional design processes in multiple jurisdictions and has been cited by courts and constitutional drafters internationally. Albert frequently collaborates with prominent scholars including David Landau, Pietro Faraguna, and Šimon Drugda on major comparative constitutional projects.

Sari Grabenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Indigenous Law
• Environmental Law
• Regulatory Institutions
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Sari Graben serves as Professor and Associate Dean of Research & Graduate Studies at Toronto Metropolitan University's Lincoln Alexander School of Law, where she provides strategic research leadership and directs the Professional Development Program. She previously held positions as counsel at a national law firm, adjunct faculty at Queen's University, and associate professor at Ted Rogers School of Management. Education PhD from York University (2010) LLM from Queen's University (2004) LLB from Dalhousie University (2000) BA from York University (1996) Research Focus Her research examines Indigenous governance frameworks through interdisciplinary lenses, focusing on regulatory institutions, emergent property systems, and risk assessment. She specializes in how legal structures impact Indigenous communities in resource development contexts, with particular attention to gender equity in environmental negotiations and the evolution of Indigenous administrative law. Recent publications demonstrate growing emphasis on legal education transformation, including technology integration and cultural competency training. Her scholarship consistently intersects Indigenous rights with environmental governance, treaty implementation, and comparative institutional analysis. Awards & Recognition President’s Blue and Gold Award for Staff Excellence (2020) Dean’s Scholarly Research and Creativity Award (2015) Best Paper Award, Canadian Academy of Legal Studies (2018) Fulbright Visiting Research Chair (University of Washington) SSHRC Postdoctoral Fellowship (UC Berkeley) Queen’s University Arctic Policy Fellowship Leadership & Grants Graben leads multiple SSHRC-funded initiatives including research on Indigenous financial inclusion and Impact Benefit Agreement gender analysis. As Associate Dean, she oversees graduate program development and mentors emerging scholars. She directs the law school's Professional Development Program, creating training frameworks for legal practitioners across diverse communities.

Clint Carrollمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Native American environmental knowledge and practices
• Indigenous environmental justice
• Political ecology
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Clint Carroll is an Associate Professor in the Department of Ethnic Studies at the University of Colorado Boulder. A citizen of the Cherokee Nation, he bridges Indigenous studies, anthropology, and political ecology to examine Cherokee environmental governance and land-based resurgence. His work emphasizes the intersection of cultural revitalization, tribal sovereignty, and ecological stewardship. Education: Ph.D. in Environmental Science, Policy, and Management from the University of California, Berkeley (2011); B.A. in Anthropology from the University of Arizona, Tucson (2003). Carroll's research explores how Indigenous nations navigate settler colonial structures to assert environmental sovereignty. He focuses on Cherokee land relations , ethnobotany , and tribal natural resource management , drawing on ethnographic fieldwork and community partnerships. His current projects include a National Science Foundation-funded initiative training Cherokee youth in traditional ecological knowledge and modern conservation strategies. His publications span journals like EcoHealth , Environmental Research , and Geoforum , as well as edited volumes and public scholarship. Awards include fellowships from the National Science Foundation , Udall Foundation , and NIH Native Investigator Development Program . Carroll co-edits the Elements in Indigenous Environmental Research series for Cambridge University Press and serves on editorial boards for Cultural Anthropology and Environment and Society . His advocacy includes the Denver Botanic Gardens Board of Trustees (2022-2025) and Indigenous Education, Inc. (Cobell Scholarship). He is a leading voice in movements like #NoDAPL and Mauna Kea protection, emphasizing the inseparability of Indigenous political and ecological engagement.

Jaimy Fischerمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Transportation Equity
• Indigenous Geography
• Mobility Justice
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Jaimy Fischer is a Métis/Red River Métis and settler Post Doctoral Researcher in Human Geography at the University of Toronto . As a Provost's Postdoctoral Fellow , their work centers on Indigenous transportation equity and mobility justice, particularly examining how colonial infrastructure legacies perpetuate systemic inequalities. Transportation equity for Indigenous communities Colonial impacts on mobility systems Implementation of UNDRIP in urban planning Their 2023 article "Transportation paved the way for colonization — it can also support reconciliation" analyzes transportation's historical role in colonization while proposing equity-centered frameworks aligned with Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action . Research spans mobility justice , Indigenous rights , and systemic racism in transportation . Scientific Recognition Provost's Postdoctoral Fellowship recipient Contact: jaimy.fischer@utoronto.ca

Carole Blackburnمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Legal and Political Anthropology
• Indigenous Rights and Sovereignty
• Settler Colonialism
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Carole Blackburn is an Associate Professor at the Department of Anthropology , University of British Columbia , within the Faculty of Arts . Her research focuses on Legal and Political Anthropology , Indigenous Rights and Sovereignty , Settler Colonialism , and Human Rights , with particular emphasis on First Nations communities and their relationship with the Canadian state. Her work critically examines the implementation of treaties and UNDRIP (United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples) in British Columbia, analyzing how legal frameworks address historical trauma , injury , and reconciliation . She has previously conducted SSHRC-funded research on residential school litigation , exploring the political dimensions of trauma as evidence. Scientific Awards : Shortlisted for the Raymond Klibansky Book Prize (Humanities and Social Sciences Federation of Canada) for her book Harvest of Souls (2000).

Andrew Thompsonمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار مدعو

• International Human Rights
• Civil Society Movements
• Fragile States
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Andrew Thompson is an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Political Science at the University of Waterloo and serves as the Global Governance Programs and Partnership Manager at the Balsillie School of International Affairs (BSIA) . He holds a Ph.D. in History from the University of Waterloo and is a senior fellow at the Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI) . Thompson specializes in international human rights, civil society movements, and fragile states, with a focus on global governance and humanitarian policy. Education : Ph.D. in History (University of Waterloo) Affiliations : University of Waterloo, Balsillie School of International Affairs, Centre for International Governance Innovation Thompson’s research spans international human rights , conflict and security , global institutions , and fragile states , with a particular emphasis on UN mechanisms , refugee protection systems , and civil society engagement . His work bridges historical analysis and contemporary policy, examining the evolution of human rights norms and their enforcement in both liberal and illiberal contexts. His 15 most recent publications highlight interdisciplinary trends across human rights , refugee policy , and international diplomacy , often addressing UN reform , NGO advocacy , and humanitarian education . Notable subfields include death penalty abolition , indigenous rights , security-human rights trade-offs , and post-conflict statebuilding . Scientific Awards : 2022 SSHRC Connections Grant ($24,694) 2019 SSHRC Insight Grant ($70,390) 2017 Aid to Scholarly Publications Grant ($8000) 2010 Aid to Scholarly Publications Grant ($8000) Thompson has served on boards of human rights organizations and provided expert testimony to Canadian parliamentary committees. He currently collaborates with the World Refugee Council and is writing a book on the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights . His work integrates grant-funded research (e.g., SSHRC grants) with policy consultations and NGO partnerships .

Kat Taylorمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Water governance & co-governance
• Australian water reform
• Water policy in northern Australia
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Kat Taylor is a Research Fellow at the Australian National University's (ANU) Water Justice Hub within the Crawford School of Public Policy. She holds adjunct status at the University of Notre Dame Australia. Her expertise spans water governance, environmental justice, and decolonization pathways in water policy, particularly in Australia's northern regions and Indigenous communities. Education: BSc (Hons) Environmental Science and Conservation Biology (Murdoch University), PhD in water security and governance (ANU). Her research focuses on Indigenous water rights, co-governance frameworks, and equitable water access in rural/remote areas. She co-hosts the Water Justice Podcast, amplifying marginalized voices in water policy debates. Her recent work analyzes water policy gaps in regional Australia, non-market valuation of Indigenous knowledge, and international frameworks aligning with UNDRIP. She advocates for water justice through interdisciplinary approaches blending Indigenous methodologies with Western policy analysis. Key contributions include studies on the Fitzroy River's governance, cost-benefit analyses for universal water access, and critiques of OECD water governance principles. Her work emphasizes bridging policy and community needs to achieve sustainable, equitable water management.

Priscilla Claeysمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Human Rights
• Food Sovereignty
• Right to Food
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Priscilla Claeys is a Senior Research Fellow at the Centre for Agroecology, Water and Resilience (CAWR), Coventry University . Her work bridges academia and activism through transdisciplinary research focused on food sovereignty, human rights, and agrarian movements. She holds a PhD in Political and Social Sciences from the University of Louvain (2013) and serves as President of FIAN International , a human rights organization. PhD, Political and Social Sciences (UCL, 2013) MA, Business Administration (UCL) MA, Environmental Management (ULB) Claeys specializes in human rights , food sovereignty , land and seed rights , and gender justice . Her research examines legal mobilization by transnational agrarian movements like La Via Campesina and the institutionalization of peasant rights in international law. Recent projects focus on women's communal land rights and climate crisis mitigation . Her 15 most recent publications (2023-2025) emphasize UNDROP implementation , corporate power in food systems , and participatory governance . Keywords span Human Rights , Food Sovereignty , Environmental Law , and Agroecology , with subfields including epistemic violence , multi-stakeholder cooperatives , legal mobilization , and climate-resilient food systems . Scientific Awards Doctoral thesis HERA Award (2017) Claeys mentors PhD students and engages with grassroots networks in her role as a scholar-activist. She contributes to global discussions on agrarian policy and sustainable development goals , particularly SDG2 (Zero Hunger) and SDG13 (Climate Action).

Alice Taylorمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Comparative Human Rights
• Discrimination and Equality Law
• Statutory Interpretation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Alice Taylor is an Assistant Professor at Bond University's Faculty of Law, specializing in comparative human rights and discrimination law. Her work addresses statutory interpretation in Australia, Canada, and the UK, with a focus on constitutional contexts shaping equality law. She holds a PhD in Law from Australian National University and a Bachelor of Laws (Hons 1) from Griffith University. Research Interests: Comparative analysis of statutory discrimination law Constitutional influences on human rights interpretation Equality law and substantive justice Law reform as pedagogical practice Projects & Activities: She leads the Climate Action Legal Research Team and actively contributes to government consultations, including the 2024 Anti-Discrimination Bill and Queensland Human Rights Act reviews. Her media engagements address religious discrimination, sexual harassment, and youth justice. Education: PhD in Law, Australian National University (2016–2020) LLB (Hons 1) and Bachelor of Politics and Government, Griffith University (2011)