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Human Rights Lawyer

Role description

specialises in cases related to human dignity, equality, and civil rights. Advocate to shape legislation and challenge human rights violations to ensure that every person has access to the basic rights of privacy, safety, and health. Human Rights Lawyers often work with vulnerable or marginalised groups to provide them with resources and support, remove them from harmful situations, or attain justice from crime perpetrators. Apply their understanding of the law to advocate for clients who have experienced human rights violations, may entail discrimination, freedom of speech, civil and political rights, immigration and refugee rights, and human trafficking.

Role skills

Qualifications

Bachelor of Laws; Bachelor of Human Rights

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