Dr. Sorcha MacLeod: An Advocate for Human Rights and Security
Associate Professor at the University of Copenhagen
Leading Researcher on Private Military and Security Companies
Dr. Sorcha MacLeod is an esteemed Associate Professor at the Faculty of Law, University of Copenhagen. Her research interests center around human rights and international humanitarian law, particularly in the context of private military and security companies (PMSCs).
As Principal Investigator of the MERCURY project at CEPRI, the Centre for Private Governance, Dr. MacLeod delves into the human rights impacts and regulation of PMSCs. Her work seeks to understand the complex challenges and potential solutions surrounding these entities operating in conflict and post-conflict environments.
Dr. MacLeod's unwavering commitment to human rights extends beyond academia. As a Marie Curie Fellow, she has collaborated with leading institutions and organizations worldwide, contributing to policy dialogue and raising awareness on PMSCs' human rights responsibilities.
Her expertise has been recognized globally, with Dr. MacLeod serving as an expert advisor to the United Nations Working Group on the use of mercenaries. She actively engages in capacity building efforts, training law enforcement and military personnel on human rights and international humanitarian law.
Dr. MacLeod's research and advocacy have had a profound impact on the understanding of human rights in the private security sector. Her work continues to inspire and guide efforts to ensure that private military and security companies operate in a responsible and ethical manner, upholding the fundamental rights of all.
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