Navashna Gajathar

Conducts research and prepares analytical papers on human rights, governance, democracy, and sustainable development. Produces policy papers, briefing papers, and thematic research outputs, contributing to project-based initiatives.

Conducted legal and policy research, prepared reports and submissions for human rights mechanisms, and monitored EU and international policy developments. Represented UNPO at conferences and coordinated events, supervising student research teams.

Conducted legal research and drafted pleadings, opinions, and correspondence across medical negligence, professional indemnity, labour, and corporate law. Assisted with litigation strategy, case preparation, and client liaison.

Assisted with the review and revision of protected area and national park agreements under the National Environmental Management: Protected Areas Act. Conducted legal and administrative reviews of land-use and conservation agreements and maintained land administration databases.

Master's in International Relations with a focus on international security, including research on postcolonial approaches, conflict and security studies, displacement, and human rights.

Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of the Witwatersrand.

Bachelor of Arts with majors in Law and Psychology.