**Cynthia Chisom Umezulike** is a British-Nigerian human rights lawyer, legal scholar, author, and climate sustainability activist. She is the **President** of the **Global Human Rights Centre (GHRC), London**, **Co-Chair** of the **Hon. Justice Innocent Umezulike Foundation**, and **Chair and Director** of the **International Conference on Human Rights, Sustainability and Climate Change**.
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## Early Life and Education
Umezulike was born to **Hon. Justice Innocent Umezulike**, a jurist who served as the **Chief Judge of Enugu State**, Nigeria. She hails from **Mgbidi** in Enugu State.
She attended **Our Lord's Shepherd International School (OLSIS)** in Enugu and later earned her **LL.B. (Bachelor of Laws)** from **Igbinedion University**, Edo State. After completing her **BL (Barrister at Law)** at the **Nigerian Law School**, she proceeded to the UK for further education.
Her academic qualifications include:
- **LL.M. in International Human Rights Law** – *Queen Mary University of London*
- **LL.M. in International Law and Criminal Justice** – *University of East London*
- **Ph.D. in Law** – *Birkbeck, University of London*
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## Career
Umezulike has worked across legal practice, academia, and international advocacy. Her roles include:
- **Head of Legal and Business Governance**, *Diamond Hanger Aviation, London*
- **Lecturer in Constitutional and Administrative Law**, *University of London*
- **Lecturer in International Human Rights**, *University of Buckingham*
- **Chair**, *International Conference on Human Rights, Sustainability and Climate Change*
- **Director of Human Rights and Advocacy**
- **Head of Racial Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion**, Third Sector
She has supported numerous organizations in **developing and implementing cultural interventions** to address systemic inequities and promote inclusive governance.
### Justice Innocent Umezulike Foundation
In 2019, she founded the **Hon. Justice Innocent Umezulike Foundation** during a memorial lecture in honour of her late father. She presented the book *Hon. Justice Innocent Umezulike: A Chronicle of Leading Judgements, Volume 1*. She serves as **Co-Chair and Trustee** of the foundation.
### United Nations Involvement
In 2024, the **UN Consultative Group** recommended her to the **President of the Human Rights Council** as one of two final nominees for:
- **Working Group of Experts on People of African Descent**
- **Working Group of Experts on the Rights of Peasants and Other People Working in Rural Areas**
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## Writing
- **The Death of Mother: An Ogbanje Story** (2024) – A short fiction story blending traditional belief and feminist themes.
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## Recognition and Awards
- **Distinguished Emerging Scholar Award**, *Marymount Manhattan College, New York* (2022)
- **Global Engagement Award**, *University of East London* (2024)
- **Miss Commonwealth International Nigeria** (2010) – Represented Nigeria at the international pageant.
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## See Also
- <a href="/wiki/Hon.%20Justice%20Innocent%20Umezulike%20Foundation/">Hon. Justice Innocent Umezulike Foundation</a>(#)
- <a href="/wiki/Global%20Human%20Rights%20Centre/">Global Human Rights Centre</a>(#)
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