Mathilde Bernard

Mathilde Bernard is an accomplished legal professional specializing in human rights and international law. Currently serving as International Protection Counsel at Croix-Rouge de Belgique since December 2023, Mathilde also holds the position of Rule of Law Project Consultant at the European Network of National Human Rights Institutions, contributing to the promotion of human rights across Europe since April 2022. Previous experience includes a role as Human Rights Consultant at CHILD CIRCLE, focusing on child protection and rights advocacy. Mathilde's early career involved internships with the United Nations Human Rights, where involvement included organizing high-level dialogues and monitoring EU human rights developments, as well as serving as a Student Legal Advisor at Redonate Foundation. Academic credentials comprise a Master of Laws in Globalisation and Law with a specialization in International Human Rights Law and a Master of Laws in European Law, both obtained from Maastricht University.