Mr Derara Ansha Roba | Oromia, Ethiopia

 Master of Philosophy in Indigenous Studies, UiT-The Arctic University of Norway, Norway
 Bachelor of Law (LL.B), Hawassa University, Ethiopia

Previous experience

With a strong background in law and human rights, Derara Ansha Roba has served as a Lecturer of Law, Moot Court Coordinator, and Clinical Supervisor at Dilla University, as well as a part-time lecturer at Oromia State University. He is currently a Lecturer and Researcher at Madda Walabu University, where he engages in teaching, research, and academic mentorship. He is also a published researcher and an award-winning moot court participant, recognised as Best Oralist of Mooter.

Academic fields of interest:

Transitional Justice, Legal Pluralism, Indigenous Peoples’ Rights, Peacebuilding

Position prior to the programme

Lecturer and Researcher at Madda Walabu University; Executive Director at HALE: Human Rights and Inclusion Network