Humanity and Dignity in Corrections

ICPA2023 Presentation by Olivia Rope (ICPA2023-PID219)

Author

Olivia Rope

Executive Director, Penal Reform International (PRI), Netherlands

Olivia Rope was appointed as Executive Director of Penal Reform International (PRI) in 2020, having joined the organisation in 2012 and previously leading on policy and international advocacy. She is an international lawyer, specialising on a range of human rights and criminal justice issues.

Olivia has authored key publications including Global Prison Trends, research and policy briefing publications, training curriculums and legal analysis. She has more than a decade of experience in engaging and advocating on human rights at the multilateral level, including the United Nations and regional bodies. As head of PRI’s global operations, Olivia oversees all aspects of the organisation from policy-setting and international advocacy to financial and fundraising aspects.

Previous to PRI, Olivia worked at Amnesty International at their European Union office and New Zealand section. She completed her LLM in International and European Human Rights Law at the University of Amsterdam in 2008 and was admitted to the High Court of New Zealand as a Barrister and Solicitor in 2009.

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