Leadership Bio
H.E. Dr Fatou Bensouda
Executive Chairperson
H.E. Dr Fatou Bensouda is an internationally distinguished jurist, former Chief Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), and a leading advocate for international justice, accountability and the rule of law. She served as ICC Prosecutor from 2012 to 2021, after being appointed Deputy Prosecutor in 2004. Previously, she served as Attorney General and Minister of Justice in The Gambia and held senior legal positions at the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda. Her distinguished career spans decades of leadership in international criminal law, the prosecution of grave human rights violations and the fight against impunity, earning her global recognition for her contributions to international justice.
As Executive Chairperson of the Dr Fatou Bensouda Centre for Human Rights and Justice, she brings exceptional legal expertise, international leadership and a lifelong commitment to protecting human dignity and fundamental freedoms. Her work has advanced accountability for genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes, while championing justice for victims and vulnerable communities. Through FBCHRJ, she provides strategic leadership in promoting human rights research, advocacy, institutional accountability, and international cooperation, strengthening the pursuit of justice, the rule of law, and sustainable peace worldwide.
Dr Lamin Daffeh PhD
Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Dr Lamin Daffeh is a legal scholar and academic leader specialising in international human rights law, particularly children’s rights and the right to education. He has extensive experience in higher education, academic leadership, legal research and international partnerships. His research focuses on human rights protection, educational inequality and the structural and legal barriers affecting vulnerable communities.
Dr Daffeh has over two decades of involvement in humanitarian and community development initiatives, supporting vulnerable children and communities through education, safeguarding and human rights advocacy. His professional experience spans institutional leadership, international collaboration, legal and policy research, and civil society engagement. As Chief Executive Officer of FBCHRJ, he is committed to advancing international justice, strengthening human rights institutions and promoting research, advocacy and strategic partnerships to protect human dignity and fundamental freedoms.