Our Team

Emilie Dromzée is currently the Grants and Partnerships Manager for LAW. She has nearly 20 years of experience in the non-profit and philanthropic sector, with a focus on human rights and international justice programme, network development and capacity building programme.  She has specialized expertise in European advocacy and has conducted human rights investigations in North Africa and the Middle East. Emilie holds a Masters in European law. She was previously working for TRIAL International building effective partnerships with donors sharing TRIAL’s vision of a world without impunity. Before moving to Geneva, she was Programme Director for Ariadne, a leading network of European Funders for Social Change and Human Rights, where she managed the network’s core operations, supports the membership and helps to grow participation in Ariadne. Emilie started her career based in Brussels where she worked on human rights and democracy in the Middle East and North Africa and relations between the EU and Arab countries for Euromed Rights.

Nick Leddy is LAW’s Head of Litigation, joining LAW in August 2022. Nick is an experienced litigator in both domestic and international courts. Prior to joining LAW, Nick was a Trial Lawyer for the Office of the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, where he investigated and prosecuted war crimes and crimes against humanity in Sub-Saharan Africa, Europe, and Southeast Asia. He worked across all stages of proceedings, including preliminary examinations, investigations, and trials. Previously, Nick served as a prosecutor in New York City at the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office. In that capacity, Nick investigated and prosecuted hundreds of cases, including corruption, police violence, and sexual and gender-based violence. He also served for ten years as a member of the Editorial Committee of the Journal of International Criminal Justice (Oxford UP). Nick is passionate about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. He was a member of the Diversity Committee of the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office, and later co-founded the ICC’s first LGBTIQ+ staff network, the ICC-Q. Nick also served on both the Racial Diversity and LGBTIQ+ Committees of the Interagency Diversity and Inclusion Network in The Hague. Nick is a member of the New York Bar.

Séverine Roméro is LAW’s accounting officer in Geneva. Severine holds a Swiss accounting diploma and two master’s degrees in social policy management and political Sciences. She is deeply committed to human rights and justice and is an active feminist since university. Her journey is atypical. Following an initial career phase in France, focusing on public sector financial control and grant management, she shifted her focus to administrative and accounting roles upon relocating to Switzerland 15 years ago. Before joining LAW, Severine served in Finance at organizations including the World Young Women Christian Association (World YWCA), Humanitarian Dialogue Center, and Women International League for Peace and Freedom (WILPF).

Farha Waheed is LAW’s Head of Human Resources and Compliance, joining LAW in January 2020. Prior to LAW, Farha worked as HR & Operations Business Partner with ActionAid International, Refugee Action and at the British Transport Police delivering a responsive and customer focused HR service, employee cycle, staff development and embedding values and best practices. As a Chartered MCIPD professional she has considerable HR operational and strategic experience of over 16 years to support the smooth functioning and growth of LAW.

Camille Delbourgo is Senior Programme Manager for LAW’s Accountability for Aid Workers Programme, and managed the South Sudan, Somalia, Ethiopia and Sudan Programmes between 2020 and 2025. Camille has experience as a domestic criminal lawyer and as an international human rights jurist and worked at the office of the co-prosecutor of the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia, in the UN Mission in the DRC and at the OHCHR Working Group on Arbitrary Detention, as well as with the IFRC and Civitas Maxima, a Swiss association working on universal jurisdiction.

Hector Sharp is an International Litigator with LAW, where he works on strategic litigation and accountability initiatives relating to international humanitarian law, international human rights law, and international criminal law, with a particular focus on the protection of humanitarian personnel and operations. Prior to joining LAW in 2026, Hector served with the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). He advised on humanitarian access, protection of civilians, detention, privileges and immunities, and compliance with international law, while supporting humanitarian operations during the conflict in Gaza. He also represented UNRWA on accountability issues before UN human rights mechanisms and international courts and treaty bodies. Previously, Hector worked in the Dispute Resolution and Investigations practice at an international law firm. He has extensive experience investigating and documenting international crimes, developing accountability strategies, and advising organisations on international law. Hector holds an LL.M. in International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights from the Geneva Academy, a Juris Doctor and Bachelor of Arts from the University of Melbourne, and is admitted to practise before the High Court of Australia and the Supreme Court of Victoria.

Etienne graduated with a dual bachelor’s degree in Law and Political Sciences and a master’s degree in Geopolitics and International Relations. His career started with the migration Department of the French Ministry of the Interior in 2016 as a Policy Officer for three years following-up bilateral and European legislative negotiations related to asylum, migration and border management as well as the negotiation of the UN Global Compact for Migration. Before joining LAW, Etienne moved back to his home region and worked for two years as Executive Support and Policy Officer in Annecy Regional Court, providing overall administrative support to the Court President and Prosecutor and participated in the implementation of the Court’s policies. Etienne joins LAW to work in a multicultural environment dedicated to defend values and causes he shares. Outside of work, he never misses a chance to do sports with friends or colleagues.

Lucien is LAW’s Global Communications Manager. He brings over 15 years of experience in media and strategic communications. First a journalist and then as communications manager and spokesperson with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), he covered complex, sensitive humanitarian and legal issues and led teams in disaster-struck and conflict-affected regions. He specializes in crisis communications and media relations, having worked in diverse contexts including Afghanistan, Myanmar, South Sudan, Nigeria, and Senegal.

Abdi Yussuf Abdullahi is Somalia’s Project Coordinator. For the past 7 years he has been working with INGOs and NGOs in the areas of protection, post-conflict stabilization, good governance, and in countering violent extremism leading implementation, coordination and stakeholder engagement with communities transitioning from crisis within East Africa. He joined LAW towards the end of 2023 as Somalia project coordinator. Before Law, Abdi worked with Chemonics international Inc., AECOM international, care Kenya, Safeway service international group and Somali women development center on different capacities.

Amanya Joseph Peter is a South Sudanese Human Rights Lawyer with over a decade of experience in the fields of human rights, transformative and transitional justice, and the rule of law. He currently serves as a dedicated Project Coordinator with Legal Action Worldwide, where he has spent over four years managing and implementing impactful legal and advocacy projects.  Before joining the human rights field, Counsel Amanya practiced law with Nile Basin Advocates (NBA) in Juba, South Sudan, where he built a strong foundation in legal representation and justice sector work. His transition into human rights activism was fuelled by a deep commitment to advancing justice and accountability in post-conflict societies.  Amanya possesses a diverse and comprehensive set of skills, including legal and legislative drafting, with a solid foundation in International Humanitarian Law. He has extensive experience in peacebuilding, conflict management, and mitigation. Amanya is also skilled in training and capacity building, particularly focused on empowering vulnerable individuals and communities. In addition, he is proficient in all types of documentation, research, and data analysis, further enhancing his ability to support evidence-based decision-making and program development.  Amanya brings a unique blend of legal expertise and project management skills, making him a vital contributor to both field-based and policy-level human rights efforts. 

Nadine Ayoub, Finance Coordinator at Legal Action Worldwide in Beirut, Lebanon, brings extensive financial management expertise across the Middle East to the international NGO sector. With previous experience as Finance Manager at Citron Trading LLC in Dubai, UAE, Nadine optimized cash flow and led strategic financial initiatives. Her tenure at International Federation of Red Cross and Norwegian Red Cross demonstrated her commitment to humanitarian causes, managing financial operations across the MENA region.  Armed with a bachelor’s in business administration and certifications including CertIFR and Certified Non-profit Accounting Professional, Nadine ensures compliance and effective financial stewardship through meticulous transaction processing, budget management, and grant coordination. Through her adept financial reporting skills, Nadine facilitates transparent communication crucial for organizational decision-making and donor relations. Her expertise enables effective resource allocation and strategic planning, driving positive change within the international humanitarian landscape.

Terry is LAW’s programme manager for the Middle East, where he leads legal teams promoting access to justice for marginalized populations in Lebanon and survivor-led accountability for international crimes and human rights violations in Syria. He is also LAW’s technical lead on conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV) against men, boys and LGBTQI+ youth. Prior to working at LAW, Terry worked on projects documenting the links between detention and male-perpetrated sexual violence in Afghanistan, Colombia, the Central African Republic, Sri Lanka and Syria. Terry obtained his Master of Laws from Harvard Law School in 2019, where he was awarded the Satter Human Rights Fellowship.

Stefano Trevisan, LL.M, joined LAW as Legal Advisor in February 2023, bringing over ten years of experience as a practicing lawyer. He worked as junior lawyer at Dragone & Partners Law Firm in Venice (Italy), where he litigated civil disputes including environmental law, contracts, real estate, and torts. He served as Associate Legal Counsel and Leading Investigator at Lighthouse Reports, where he gained expertise in open-source investigation in the context of armed conflicts. He was trained at the ECCHR, the UNOCHR, and at the European Commission. Stefano lectures and coordinates Law Clinic programs at various universities, including in New York, Amsterdam, Padua, and Trento, and authored several publications in academic journals on related subjects.

Aditi works as the Acting Programme Manager at LAW’s Rohingya Crisis Programme. She is a lawyer with background in criminal justice research and litigation. She holds an LL.M. from the University of California at Berkeley, School of Law (USA), with specialisations in International Law and Public Interest & Social Justice alongside a B.A.LL.B.(H.) from Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Amity Law School (India). As a Legal Coordinator with the Rohingya Crisis Programme, Aditi supports the ongoing legal initiatives; capacity building for the network of Survivor Advocates, and high-level and grass-roots advocacy to ensure that the international justice and accountability discourse for the Rohingya is informed by the needs and perspectives of the community. She has extensive experience in both domestic and international criminal law, as well as international human rights law having worked with organisations like the Criminal Justice & Police Accountability Project, Strategic Advocacy for Human Rights, International Bar Association and Global Rights Compliance.

Ayesha Siddika Chowdhury is a lawyer and currently the Programme Officer at Legal Action Worldwide (LAW). She has 7 years of experience in providing legal protection to Rohingya refugees in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh. Her expertise includes legal protection, gender justice, sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), and protection from sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA). She worked with the Bangladesh Legal Aid & Services Trust (BLAST) for five years, where she provided legal aid to Rohingya refugees and was actively involved in project development, management, and team building. She also gained experience working with a child protection team, providing case management services for Rohingya child survivors.

Maisha is a development professional, human rights practitioner, and researcher with over 3 years of experience across humanitarian response, protection programming, and applied research. She currently works with Legal Action Worldwide (LAW) on the Rohingya Crisis Programme in Bangladesh, where she coordinates casework and programmatic processes for survivors of genocide, sexual violence, forced displacement, and other grave human rights violations seeking justice through international mechanisms. Her work supports survivors across different stages of their justice-seeking journeys through international justice mechanisms, from witness identification, documentation, survivor support to engagement with international legal processes.

A communications professional with 5+ years hands-on experience in strategic planning, advocacy, and stakeholder engagement, particularly in humanitarian and development settings. Successfully managed media relations and created impactful multimedia content to connect with diverse audiences. Enjoys building partnerships, crafting knowledge-sharing materials, and using digital platforms to amplify outreach. Passionate about fostering social change through inclusive communication and meaningful collaboration.

Briene Zijlmans is a LAW Board Director, based in The Netherlands. He obtained his master degrees in Law and Business Administration in the Leiden and Rotterdam universities respectively. Fulfilled a career in Finance, mostly within the energy sector, with postings in Europe and Africa, and spanning business operations in all other continents as well. Briene is keen to support the activities of LAW and thereby help the vulnerable and exploited, having witnessed from close-up or further afield situations of lawlessness and impunity, especially during ethnic and religious strife or even war.

Has more than two decades of experience in the United Nations, government, public policy organizations, and non-profit sector. As Chief of Staff and Executive Director of the Kofi Annan Foundation, she provided political support to Kofi Annan in his mediation roles in Kenya and Syria and established several initiatives promoting electoral integrity and peace processes. Her extensive experience has given her a broad perspective on international relations and the development sector.

Is Senior Advisor to the Executive Director at LAW. Dennis has more than three decades of international humanitarian experience during which he held several senior positions across the United Nations before becoming Center for Humanitarian Dialogue (HD), Senior Humanitarian Adviser in 2007. Dennis has an Honours degree in law from Auckland University and practiced as a lawyer in the UK and Kenya before joining the UN.

Is an experienced disputes lawyer at Hausfeld in London. She has a formidable track record in representing communities affected by human rights violations committed by major corporates across various industry sectors.

Heads the civil department of leading human rights firm, Hickman & Rose. He is particularly renowned for his work on actions against the police and his longstanding expertise in Universal Jurisdiction.

Having spent 20 years as a Partner at Allen & Overy based in Asia, Simon converted from Big Law to New Law and founded Lexical Labs, which utilizes technology to negotiate contracts. He loved negotiating deals but was frustrated by inefficiencies and wasted time and efforts. Simon is passionate about changing this. He aims to let machines handle the heavy lifting of repetitive tasks, thus liberating individuals to generate ideas, make informed judgments, and inspire others. His dedication also extends to aiding victims of conflict and violence who seek legal remedies and other forms of support during their recovery from war crimes and other trauma.

Helen is an experienced executive leader, non-executive director and advisor, with a 35-year international career in the humanitarian sector, in global public health and in sustainable investing. Most of Helen’s career has been with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). Helen is currently a non-executive trustee of ODI Global, the Basel Institute on Governance and Legal Action Worldwide. She is on the Advisory Council of Capital as a Force for Good initiative and, until recently was a member of the Advisory Board of Geneva University’s Executive Programme in Strategic Philanthropy.  She is also a Senior Research Associate with ODI Global focusing on the impact of sanctions and counterterrorism measures on non-profit organisations. Previously Helen held executive roles at the International Committee of the Red Cross as Head of the ICRC Delegation to the United Kingdom and Ireland, and as a member of the Executive Team leading on finance, fundraising and logistics. She has worked in ICRC field offices in the Middle East and South-East Asia. She has also served as Chief Executive Officer of the World Heart Federation and has been a senior analyst at the Ethos Investment Foundation for Sustainable Development. Helen holds a Bachelor of Science in political science and international affairs from the University of Geneva and the Geneva Graduate Institute, and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Geneva.