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Claudia Perez is a lawyer admitted to the Italian Bar, specialising in public international law, international criminal law and human rights. She has worked at the International Criminal Court, within the Trial Chambers in the Prosecutor v. Abd-Al-Rahman case, where she contributed to the analysis of complex evidentiary material in the context of armed conflict and gained experience in international criminal proceedings and accountability mechanisms. Her professional experience also includes work on international accountability, human trafficking and other complex human rights and governance issues, involving legal research, analysis and engagement with sensitive factual and legal questions. She has further worked in diplomatic and institutional settings, including at the Embassy of Guatemala in The Hague and at the Italian General State Attorney’s Office, gaining experience at the intersection of law, diplomacy and public decision-making. Alongside her legal practice, Claudia serves as European Regional Forum Liaison Officer of the IBA Human Rights Law Committee and contributes as a geopolitical analyst. Her work focuses particularly on international justice, accountability and the strategic use of legal and international mechanisms to advance human rights protection.