Pearl Eliadis

Pearl is a lawyer, lecturer and author. Her practice focuses on human rights law, national human rights protection systems, and democratic governance. She also provides strategic advice to organizations on public interest litigation. She received her legal training at McGill and Oxford universities, and has twenty years experience in a range of human rights issues. Clients include the United Nations, the European Commission, international consortia, and NGOs. She also has a special interest in gender equality, addressing violence against girls and women. Designated by the UNDP as a Human Rights Expert, Pearl is also designated on its roster for Rapid Responses in Crisis Prevention and Recovery.