Tendayi Achiume

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Tendayi Achiume is a prominent legal scholar and human rights expert, currently serving as a professor at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). She gained recognition for her work in international law, particularly in areas concerning racial discrimination and human rights. As a former United Nations Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia, and related intolerance, Achiume has been influential in highlighting the challenges faced by marginalized communities worldwide. Her insights into the misuse of legal frameworks for political purposes, particularly in contexts involving state aggression, have made her a key voice in contemporary discussions on human rights and international relations.