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Johanna Gusman (she/her)
Regional Adviser, Human Rights & Social Development
Johanna Gusman is an international lawyer currently serving as the Adviser for Human Rights & Social Development at the Secretariat of the Pacific Community, a position she has held since June 2021. Based in Suva, Fiji, she specializes in human rights law, policy research, global health, and issues related to gender equality and social inclusion (GESI) within the context of Pacific Island Countries and Territories (PICTs) .1
Professional Background
Gusman has a diverse background in various roles related to human rights and public health:
- International Health Program Officer at the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (2021).
- Community Organizer for the Warren for President campaign (2019-2020).
- Legal Advisor at Georgetown University Law Center (2018-2019).
- Visiting Researcher at Mansfield College, Oxford, focusing on business and human rights (2017-2018).
- Technical Officer (Legal) at the World Health Organization (2016-2017).
- UNV Technical Officer at WHO in Cairo, working on tobacco control (2015-2016).
- Fulbright-Clinton Fellow in Samoa, where she developed human rights policies (2014-2015) .1
Gusman has also contributed to various initiatives aimed at enhancing human rights frameworks and addressing gender-based violence, demonstrating a commitment to advocating for marginalized communities and promoting social justice .1
