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Sawara Gonçalves Santos

@sawaragonalvessantos

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Judicial Advisor and human rights researcher focused on trauma-informed legal advocacy.

Brazil

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking to apply my bilingual, research-driven legal drafting skills and trauma-informed advocacy to immigration declarations—supporting vulnerable groups with rigor, empathy, and analytical strength grounded in international human rights mechanisms and accountability.

I am a dedicated legal professional and human rights researcher committed to social justice and protecting vulnerable groups. As a Postgraduate Judicial Advisor at the Family and Juvenile Court of the Court of Justice of Paraná (Cambé Unit), I draft judicial reports and legal documents for high-conflict family and juvenile cases, including sensitive matters such as domestic violence and child rights. I support hearings with real-time minutes, court agendas, and careful digital/physical filing, and I’m recognized for technical excellence and the ability to handle complex themes with rigor and empathy.

In parallel, I deepen my work through a Master’s focus on Democracy and Human Rights, researching human rights, migration, technology, surveillance, and border regimes with Global South perspectives. My bilingual excellence (English and Portuguese, IELTS Academic Overall 8.0 - C1) and my research/advocacy in migration governance and international protection systems guide my next step—applying my expertise to the specialized field of immigration declarations, with trauma-informed communication and analytical rigor grounded in accountability and international mechanisms.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Advocacy Team Member (PROMIGRA)

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Project for the Promotion of Migrants' Rights (PROMIGRA)

Jan 2026 - Present (6 months)

Monitors and analyzes Brazilian migration-related policy proposals, electoral platforms, and refugee protection systems. Produces advocacy-oriented materials to strengthen the protection of migrants and refugees within Brazil’s legal framework.

Brazilian Migration Policy Analysis Refugee Protection Systems Migrant And Refugee Protection Electoral Platform Monitoring

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Researcher & Advocacy Team Member

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Center for Human Rights Systems Research (NESIDH)

Jan 2026 - Present (6 months)

Develops technical human-rights documents, comments, and formal responses on internationally significant issues. Contributes to amicus curiae and international mechanism engagement through drafting submissions and accountability research.

Human Rights Briefs International Covenant Analysis UN Engagement Drafting Accountability Research Institutional Accountability Research

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Postgraduate Judicial Advisor

Current

Court of Justice of Paraná

Jan 2025 - Present (1 year 6 months)

Drafts carefully researched judicial and administrative documents supporting decisions in high-conflict family and juvenile law cases. Provides trauma-informed, confidential assistance to court users, supporting the judge during hearings through real-time minutes and case administration.

Domestic Violence Support Case Management Trauma Informed Communication Confidentiality Hearing Support

Legal Intern (Family & Criminal)

State University of Londrina

Jan 2023 - Jan 2025 (2 years)

Advised lead counsel and drafted procedural documents and legal motions for family and criminal litigation. Conducted intake interviews for victims and persons in conflict with the law, translating complex legal scenarios into accessible guidance and managing deadlines for a high-volume caseload.

Case Management Family Disputes Support Domestic Violence Support

Judicial Intern

Court of Justice of Paraná

Jan 2022 - Jan 2024 (2 years)

Supported judicial proceedings by drafting legal and administrative materials and assisting with organization of case records. Helped manage complex information flows involving survivors of domestic violence and individuals in high social vulnerability.

Legal Drafting Domestic Violence Case Support Confidentiality Court Records Organization

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais

Postgraduate Specialization, International Law and Human Rights

Pursuing a Postgraduate Specialization in International Law and Human Rights at Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais.

Federal University of Paraná (UFPR)

Master's Degree in Democracy and Human Rights, Democracy and Human Rights

Activities and societies: Research focus includes human rights, migration, technology, surveillance, border regimes, and Global South perspectives.

Pursuing a Master’s degree in Democracy and Human Rights at UFPR, focusing on human rights, migration, technology, surveillance, border regimes, and Global South perspectives.