Francesca Braga Biography

I am a qualified lawyer and a member of the Italian Bar. I am also an international legal consultant specializing in international, international criminal, and human rights law. My professional experience combines legal practice, advisory work, policy analysis, and public speaking, with a particular focus on serious human rights violations, international crimes, child protection, and the legal protection of vulnerable groups.

I have worked with public institutions, UN bodies (the Secretariat, the ECCC, UN Women), and NGOs in Europe, Southeast Asia, and the United States, including on mandates related to children’s rights, migration, gender-based violence, judicial cooperation, and accountability processes. My recent work includes consultancy and support to the Office of the National Coordinator for the European Child Guarantee in Italy.

In addition to my advisory work, I am a speaker at national and international conferences and the author of publications on international law, international criminal law, human rights, migration, violence affecting vulnerable groups, and crimes against humanity. My contributions have been presented in academic and institutional settings across Europe, the United States, and Asia. 

I hold a Law degree (Laurea Magistrale in Giurisprudenza) from the Catholic University of Milan, as well as an LL.M. in International Crime and Justice from UNICRI and the University of Turin (2016) and an LL.M. in International Law and Justice from Fordham University School of Law (2018). Moreover, in 2025, I completed a Master's degree in clinical criminology and forensic psychopathology (Vita-Salute University - San Raffaele Hospital).

I also successfully passed the public selection procedure for appointment as a criminology expert under Article 80 of the Italian Penitentiary Act, administered by the Ministry of Justice.

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International Lawyer and Legal Adviser

Practice Areas

My practice focuses on international law, international criminal law, and human rights law, with particular expertise in serious human rights violations, international crimes, child protection, and the legal protection of vulnerable groups. I work across legal research, policy analysis, advisory mandates, and public engagement, with experience in institutional, international, and cross-border settings.

International Law Advisory and analytical work on international
legal frameworks, institutional processes,
and cross-border protection issues.
My experience includes research, policy support,
and legal analysis in matters involving
international organisations, public institutions,
and transnational human rights concerns. International Criminal Law Research, analysis, and speaking engagements
on international crimes, accountability
mechanisms, and legal responses to
grave violations. My work has addressed
crimes against humanity, genocide, war crimes,
evidentiary issues, and broader questions
of international justice. Human Rights Work focused on the legal protection
of vulnerable groups and the implementation
of international human rights standards.
My experience includes children’s rights,
violence against women, migration,
refugee protection, discrimination, and institutional
compliance with protection obligations. Gender and Development Analysis of legal and policy issues affecting
women and girls, including gender-based violence,
structural discrimination, access to justice,
and protection responses within national
and international frameworks.

Blog

The posts are about new perspectives of consideration of grave violations of human rights all around the world. In particular, my opinions are focused on minorities and women’s human rights. Human rights violations and crimes need to be reported to the authority and also people need to be aware about it

The blog is not intended to convey legal advice. I post in my individual capacity, and my opinions do not necessarily reflect the official position of UN or any other organization with I am affiliated.

My Latest Articles

During the past years, I have lived in several countries. (Cambodia, Thailand, the USA, Myanmar, Hong Kong, the Netherlands). These experiences have a huge impact on my professional and personal life.

Most recent Conferences


Since 2015, I have met people and I have experienced different cultures, traditions, and customs. I have developed new ideas and project from all over the world.