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Melanie O’Brien is an Associate Professor of International Law at the University of Western Australia School of Law, currently serving as the Deputy Head School (Research). With a distinguished academic background, she has been extensively involved in research and education concerning international criminal law, genocide studies, and human rights law. O'Brien has held significant roles such as the immediate past President of the International Association of Genocide Scholars and has been a Visiting Professor at the Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies at the University of Minnesota. Her scholarly contributions include books like 'Criminalising Peacekeepers' and 'Discrimination Death: Genocide Process through a Human Rights Lens'. O'Brien has engaged with various UN bodies as an expert consultant on genocide prevention and international humanitarian law. Her research spans a multitude of complex areas including women's rights in the context of mass atrocities and the legal frameworks surrounding forced marriage. Active in public discourse, she is regularly consulted by the media for insights on international criminal law and has collaborated with organizations across six continents on initiatives aimed at preventing genocide and addressing human rights violations.
University of Western Australia • Perth, WA
Teaching and research in International Law and related fields.
University of Minnesota • Minneapolis, MN, USA
Engagement in academic exchange and research collaboration.
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