Belkis Wille

Belkis Wille is an Associate Director in the Crisis & Conflict Division at Human Rights Watch, a prominent international non-governmental organization that conducts research and advocacy on human rights issues worldwide.12

Professional Experience

Wille has extensive experience in human rights work:

• She joined Human Rights Watch in January 2013 and has held various roles within the organization.1
• Prior to her current position, she served as a Senior Crisis & Conflict Researcher and as a senior researcher focusing on Iraq, Qatar, Yemen, and Kuwait.1
• Before joining Human Rights Watch, Wille worked with the World Organisation Against Torture in Libya.2

Areas of Focus

In her current role, Wille's work involves:

• Documenting violations of international humanitarian law in conflict zones such as Gaza, Israel, Sudan, and Ukraine.2
• Investigating the impact of personal data collection, including biometrics, in humanitarian contexts.2
• Leading efforts to preserve social media content relevant to war crimes investigations.2

Education

Wille has a strong academic background in law and human rights:

• Bachelor of Arts in Government from Harvard University (2004-2008)1
• Graduate Diploma in Law from City University London (2009-2010)1
• Master of Laws (LLM) in Human Rights and Humanitarian Law from the University of Essex (2010-2011)1

Skills and Languages

Wille is multilingual, speaking English, German, French, and Arabic, which enhances her ability to conduct research and investigations in various regions.2

Her work involves on-the-ground investigations, remote research, and innovative digital investigation techniques to document human rights abuses and war crimes in complex conflict situations.3