Venetia Paiz-Merino

I am a seasoned human rights advocate, with 17 years’ experience working to protect and empower rightsholders and vulnerable communities across the globe. My diverse experience working with companies, governments, non-profits and various UN offices across Africa, the Caribbean and Latin America helps me analyse human rights risks and impacts from the perspectives of different stakeholders in multiple cultures.

My knowledge of women’s rights makes me particularly attuned to the gendered way in which business can affect human rights, and my work in conflict zones allows me to navigate the heightened due diligence requirements in such environments. I hold a masters in Human Rights from LSE and a postgraduate diploma in Human Rights and Business. I also work in both French and Spanish.