Submission to the UN Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights
I co-authored and edited this report to the UN Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights on the UK's compliance with the Convention, focused on human rights due diligence in UK business operations and supply chains.
Feb 03 25February 03, 2025
PDF at Anti-Slavery International
Oral statement to the Human Rights Council: Slavery in Mauritania
An example of the UN-facing statements that I worked with civil society partners to develop and deliver. This is addressed to the Special Rapporteur on Contemporary Forms of Slavery following his visit to Mauritania.
Sep 15 24September 15, 2024
PDF at Anti-Slavery International
Sexual and reproductive health and rights – the key to gender equality and women’s empowerment
I provided the research for Focus 1: SRHR and the social development of girls and women (covering themes of health, education and violence)
Sep 10 20September 10, 2020
PDF at International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF)
Conditions for women in detention in five countries: Needs vulnerabilities and good practices
This is the first of a five-volume study that I researched, wrote and edited with DIGNITY for its Publication Series on Torture and Organised Violence Find the original here (Study 7) https://dignity.dk/en/publications/
Sep 10 18September 10, 2018
PDF at DIGNITY - Danish Institute against Torture
Briefing: The UK's human rights compliance on anti-trafficking
I compiled this briefing for State representatives to inform their engagement with the UK's Universal Periodic Review at the UN. It's based on a research report compiled by the Anti-Trafficking Monitoring Group.
Oct 05 22October 05, 2022
PDF at Anti-Slavery International
UK: UN experts condemn attacks on credibility of slavery and trafficking victims
This UN statement resulted directly from a special evidence submission compiled by Anti-Slavery Intl and the Anti-Trafficking Monitoring Group - a submission that I led, coordinated and wrote/edited.
Dec 15 23December 15, 2023
Article at Anti-Slavery International
Conditions for women in detention in the Philippines: Needs vulnerabilities and good practices
I researched, wrote and edited this study, with the support of DIGNITY for its Publication Series on Torture and Organised Violence Find the original here (Study 11) https://dignity.dk/en/publications/
Sep 10 17September 10, 2017
PDF at DIGNITY - Danish Institute against Torture
Synthesis report: Online discussion on preventing VAWG and multisectoral services
I launched and ran UN Women's online consultation on eliminating VAWG ― prevention and multisectoral services and responses ― in preparation for the Committee on the Status of Women, and wrote the synthesis report.
Sep 10 12September 10, 2012
PDF at UN Women
Conditions for women in detention in Zambia: Needs, vulnerabilities and good practices
I researched, wrote and edited this study, with the support of DIGNITY for its Publication Series on Torture and Organised Violence Find the original here (Study 12) https://dignity.dk/en/publications/
Sep 10 18September 10, 2018
PDF at DIGNITY - Danish Institute against Torture
Conditions for women in detention in Jordan: Needs vulnerabilities and good practices
I researched, wrote and edited this study, with the support of DIGNITY for its Publication Series on Torture and Organised Violence Find the original here (Study 9) https://dignity.dk/en/publications/
Sep 10 16September 10, 2016
PDF at DIGNITY - Danish Institute against Torture
UN Briefing: The Intersection of Modern Slavery, Migration, and Climate Change in Bangladesh
I wrote/edited & disseminated this short briefing with migrant rights group OKUP at the Bangladesh UPR. As a result, a State made one of our recommendations to the Bangladesh govt, which then pledged to make the change
Oct 17 23October 17, 2023
PDF at Anti-Slavery International
Women Left Behind: Truth Commissioning in Sri Lanka
A version of my full legal study was published in this Sri Lankan current affairs magazine
Oct 10 11October 10, 2011
Article at Groundviews
Conditions for women in detention in Albania: Needs, vulnerabilities and good practices
I researched, wrote and edited this study, with the support of DIGNITY for its Publication Series on Torture and Organised Violence Find the original here (Study 10) https://dignity.dk/en/publications/
Sep 10 16September 10, 2016
PDF at DIGNITY - Danish Institute against Torture
Briefing on the UK's compliance with ILO Convention no. 29 on forced labour and its Protocol
A detailed briefing that I led and wrote/edited for use by legal experts, examining the UK government's compliance with international labour laws. Research, analysis and sign off was provided by 7+ anti-trafficking groups.
Sep 16 25September 16, 2025
PDF at Anti-Slavery International
Sisters in Crisis - Violence against women under India’s Armed Forces Special Powers Act: A legal study
This unpublished paper explores the socio-legal and psychological forms of violence to which women are subjected under the AFSPA in NE India using the growing toolkit of international instruments to protect and advance women’s human rights.
Sep 10 11September 10, 2011
PDF at Unpublished
Reconciling Truth and Gender: Lessons for Sri Lanka
My legal study on the intersection of gender, ethnicity and truth in Sri Lankan truth commissioning was published by the Law & Society Review, Sri Lanka
Sep 10 11September 10, 2011
PDF at Law and Society Review
Case Study: The Silent Revolution – Quotas in Single Member Districts: India
I researched and wrote this case study for a UN Women Guide on Temporary Special Measures in 2012
Sep 10 12September 10, 2012
Article at Essex Human Rights Blog
Defamation of Religions: International Developments and Challenges on the Ground
Julia Yael Alfandari, Jo Baker, Regula Amnah Atteya This paper provides an overview of the current debate on religious defamation laws internationally, and researches and analyzes the use their impact on freedom of expression in three OIC countries
Sep 10 11September 10, 2011
PDF at SSRN
Respect and Protect? Exploring the need for the United Nations Human Rights Council to strengthen its response to reprisals
Jo Baker (lead researcher, writer) with ISHR This policy paper falls among an expanding body of concern about the reprisals that continue to take place against human rights defenders who cooperate with the Council’s key mechanisms.
Sep 10 11September 10, 2011
PDF at International Service for Human Rights

