Áquila Mazzinghy

About Áquila Mazzinghy

Áquila Mazzinghy is a lawyer, researcher, professor, policy analyst, and humanitarian photographer. He is a Ph.D. in International Criminal Law (Koç University, Turkey, 2021). He also holds a master’s degree in international Humanitarian Law (Washington College of Law, WashingtonDC, US, 2009) and a bachelor of laws degree (LL.B, Federal University of Viçosa, Brazil, 2008). Dr. Mazzinghy teaches Public International Law, International Criminal Law, and International Human Rights Law. He has also served as an intern in several capacities, such as the Mission Permanente du Brésil auprès de l’ONU à Genève. His research and policy analysis work focuses on international crimes committed against children, children affected by the foreign fighter phenomenon, due process rights of children, “Freedom of Religion or Belief” (FoRB), and religious persecution. With his photography career, he wants people to see the suffering world through the eyes of his lens. He uses his storytelling skills to inform, provoke discussion, and inspire action.