In this episode, Vicki Prais speaks with Nathalie Prouvez.  The discussion covers Nathalie’s route into the human rights world, the importance and value of advanced study and languages, UN Volunteers, securing a UN internship, mentorship and self-care.

Nathalie worked at the UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights from 2002-2020. In 2010, she was appointed Chief of the Rule of Law and Democracy Section.  Her previous positions at the UN have included Secretary of the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination and Secretary of the Human Rights Committee. From 1995-2002, Nathalie was Legal Officer for Europe and Central Asia at the International Commission of Jurists.  She started her career as an academic, teaching in universities. She has a PhD in law from Lille University.