Dr. Rangita De Silva De Alwis

Biography

Rangita de Silva de Alwis is a globally recognized expert in international women's rights, serving as a Distinguished Adjunct Professor at Harvard Law School's Center on the Legal Profession. She teaches courses on Women, Peace and Security at the Harvard Kennedy School. At the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School, she is the Associate Dean for International Affairs, where she instructs on International Women’s Rights and leads the Global Institute on Human Rights. Her extensive career includes significant contributions to global women’s rights, including her appointment as a Distinguished Fellow in Gender Equity at the Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security. Rangita also serves as a Non-Resident Senior Fellow at Harvard Law School, where she contributes to studies on women in leadership and inclusion in business. Recognized for her leadership, she has influenced policy at the UN and has been appointed as an expert advisor on issues such as gender equality and access to justice. Her work has been acknowledged through various honors, including being named a Woman Inspiring Change by Harvard Law School in 2015. With over 25 years of experience, Rangita has engaged with numerous international organizations and academic institutions to advance women’s rights across 25 countries.

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