Griffin Ferry

Griffin Ferry has a diverse range of work experience in the field of international law and humanitarianism. They most recently worked as an Academic Program Manager at CEB - Continuing Education of the Bar. Before that, Griffin served as an Adviser on Civil Society Relations at the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) for four years.

Prior to their role at OSCE ODIHR, Griffin worked at the American Red Cross, where they initially served as an International Humanitarian Law Legal Adviser and later transitioned into the role of an International Humanitarian Law Program Officer. In this position, Griffin delivered trainings, supervised interns, developed curriculum, and authored policy briefs and position papers.

Griffin also gained valuable research experience while working as a Research Assistant at the University of Minnesota Law School. They assisted Professor Fionnuala Ní Aoláin in researching gender issues in international humanitarian law and transitional justice mechanisms. Additionally, they worked with Professor Jennie Green on researching sexual and gender-based violence in criminal tribunal decisions.

During their time at the United Nations Mechanism for International Criminal Tribunals (UN-MICT), Griffin worked as a Law Clerk in the Office of the President. They provided assistance to the head legal counsel by drafting materials and conducting research on international criminal justice topics.

Furthermore, Griffin's work experience includes serving as a Legal Intern at The Advocates for Human Rights, where they conducted research on violence against women in the Middle East and North Africa.

Overall, Griffin Ferry's work experience showcases their expertise in various aspects of international law, humanitarianism, and research.

Griffin Ferry obtained a Bachelor's degree in International Relations and Affairs from Southwestern University, where they studied from 2008 to 2012. Griffin then pursued further education at the University of Minnesota Law School, completing a Doctor of Law - JD degree with a focus on International Human Rights Law between the years 2013 and 2016.