Shyreen Odala Chirwa

LLB(Malawi) LLM(UP)

Shyreen Yona Chirwa is a Doctoral Candidate at the Centre for Human Rights, University of Pretoria, where she is also serving as a Project Officer within the Children's Rights Unit. She holds a Master of Laws in Human Rights and Democratisation in Africa from the University of Pretoria (2022), a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) degree from the University of Malawi (2014), and a Bachelor of Education degree from the University of Livingstonia, Malawi (2009). Her academic and professional interests span several critical areas, including children's rights, criminal law and justice, and climate justice. Through her research and advocacy, she is committed to promoting stronger legal protections for children, enhancing equitable access to justice, and addressing the intersections between human rights, law, and environmental sustainability.

Tel +27 (0)65 560 3814
shyreen.chirwa@up.ac.za