Dr. Fiona Mcgaughey

Biography

Fiona McGaughey is a Pro Vice-Chancellor for Academic Advancement and Diversity at the University of Western Australia, with a focus on international human rights law and business human rights, including modern slavery. She has previously held the position of Associate Professor in International Human Rights Law at the UWA Law School and has an extensive background in higher education pedagogy. Her research intersects public policy, socio-legal studies, and extensive advocacy work with non-governmental organizations and government bodies. Fiona has contributed to various significant public policy submissions and consultations that have informed legislative frameworks and led to improvements in human rights practices. In addition to her teaching and research roles, she serves on various advisory committees and has significantly influenced practices around equality and inclusion through her work in the community. Fiona has a Bachelor's degree in Law with French and a Master's and PhD focusing on human rights, showcasing her commitment to social justice through education and scholarship. She is a Senior Fellow at the UWA Public Policy Institute and has played a key role in establishing interdisciplinary research clusters focusing on critical issues such as modern slavery. Her contributions to academia and practice have made substantial impacts in the field of human rights.

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