Ruba Ali Al-Hassani
Postdoctoral Research Associate · Lancaster University
Middle Eastern Affairs Iraqi Affairs Counter-Terrorism Islamophobia Racial Profiling
Penelope Simons
Professor, Faculty of Law · University of Ottawa
Penelope Simons has been engaged in research on corporate human rights accountability for over a decade.
Business and Human Rights Corporate Social Responsibility International Human Rights Law Transnational Corporations Human Rights and International Economic Law
Tony Smith
Professor of Political Science · UC Irvine
Tony Smith's research is grounded in the contestation over rights in the US and in global frameworks using a variety of methodologies.
Political Science International Law Legal Institutions US Politics Comparative Law
Martha Jackman
Professor, Faculty of Law, Common Law Section · University of Ottawa
Martha Jackman specializes in constitutional law, with a particular focus on issues relating to women and other marginalized groups
Constitutional Law Charter of Rights Women Marginalized Groups Access to Health Care
Karen Musalo
Professor of Law, International Law Professorship Chair and Director of the Center for Gender & Refugee Studies · UC Hastings College of the Law
Contacts: musalok@uchastings.edu / 415-565-4720 / Office 403-100
Refugee Law and Policy Gender Asylum Women's Rights Child Migrant's Rights Gender Justice / Central America
Kathryn Libal, Ph.D.
Director, Human Rights Institute and Associate Professor, Social Work & Human Rights · University of Connecticut
Professor Libal researches human rights norms and practices, including the ability to secure adequate food and housing.
U.S. Resettlement of Refugees Asylum Seekers Women's Rights Children's Rights Migrant Children
Petra Molnar
Associate Director · Refugee Law Lab, Osgoode Hall Law School
Refugee and migration issues; technology and human rights; immigration detention; and the relationship between law, society, and culture
Technology and human rights Anthropology of Migration Ethnography and Ethnographic Writing Women's Rights Refugee and Human Rights Issues
Karen Busby
Professor of Law & Director, Centre for Human Rights Research · University of Manitoba
Karen Busby teaches Constitutional Law, Gender and the Law, Human Rights and Administrative Law
Constitutional Law Human Rights Sexual Violence Assisted Human Reproduction Sex Work and Prostitution Law
Catherine Morris
Adjunct Professor, Faculty of Law and Faculty of Human & Social Development · University of Victoria
Catherine Morris is involved in education, research and advocacy on international human rights, peacebuilding and conflict resolution.
Thailand Higher Education Research Policy Analysis Cambodia
Jessica Tomlin
Executive Director · The MATCH International Women's Fund
Jess Tomlin works with women on the margins both in Canada and around the world.
International Development Strategic & Business Planning Program & Project Management Gender Equality Non Governmental Organizations (NGOs)
Joel Paul
Albert Abramson '54 Professor of Law · UC Hastings College of the Law
Contacts: paulj@uchastings.edu / 415-565-4638 / Office 312-200
International Economic Law and Policy Presidential Powers in Foreign Affairs International Business Transactions National Security Law Foreign Relations Law
Jon Gould
Dean · UC Irvine
Jon Gould is a distinguished scholar in justice policy, social change and government reform.
International Human Rights Hate Speech Indigent Defense Government Reform Justice Policy
Brian Serr, J.D.
Professor of Law · Baylor University
Professor Brian Serr graduated summa cum laude from Dana College in 1981 with a bachelor's degree in mathematics and a minor in coaching
Criminal Law Islamic Law International Human Rights Human Rights
Stephanie Bangarth
Associate Professor, Department of History · King's University College, University of Western Ontario
Activist Academic. Dedicated Volunteer. Avid Outdoorswoman.
Human Rights Immigration Asian Immigration Immigration Policy Social Movements
Natasha Bakht
Associate Professor · University of Ottawa
Professor Bakht’s research interests are in the intersecting area of religious freedom and women’s equality.
Law Culture Rights Minority Rights Religious Freedom Women's Equality
Richard A. Wilson, Ph.D.
Gladstein Distinguished Chair of Human Rights and Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor · University of Connecticut
Dr. Wilson is an expert on hate speech and incitement on social media.
Human Rights Truth and Reconciliation Commissions Anthropology Human rights trials International Human Rights
Naomi Roht-Arriaza
Distinguished Professor of Law · UC Hastings College of the Law
Contacts: rohtarri@uchastings.edu / 415-565-4629 / Office 320-200
Transitional/Post-Conflict Justice International Human Rights International Humanitarian Law International Criminal Law Rule of Law
Keith J. Hand
Associate Dean for Global Programs, Professor of Law, and Director of the East Asian Legal Studies Program · UC Hastings College of the Law
Contacts: handk@uchastings.edu / 415-565-4803 / Office 378-200
Chinese Law East Asian Legal Systems Contract Law Chinese Culture Human Rights Law
Bonnie Brayton
National Executive Director · DisAbled Women's Network (DAWN) Canada
Ms. Brayton is a strong leader in both the feminist and disability movements
Public Speaking Fundraising Event Planning Civil Rights Education
Lori Wilkinson
Professor of Sociology · University of Manitoba
Professor of Sociology, specializing in immigration and refugee studies and survey methods
Research Methods Race and Ethnic Relations Settlement Integration Youth and School-To-Work Transitions