Gissou Nia

Gissou Nia is an experienced legal and strategic expert specializing in human rights and accountability for atrocity crimes. Currently serving as the Founder and Director of the Strategic Litigation Project at the Atlantic Council, Gissou Nia leads initiatives that integrate legal tools into global policy. With a robust background that includes roles as a Senior Fellow at the Atlantic Council and Strategy Director at Purpose PBC, Gissou Nia has focused on public engagement and advocacy in critical areas such as health, climate, and technology. Prior experience encompasses significant positions at the Iran Human Rights Documentation Center, the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia, and the International Criminal Court, where Gissou Nia contributed to defense strategies and human rights documentation.