Cynthia Mwangi

Cynthia Mwangi has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and organizations. In 2016, they interned at the Kenya Legal & Ethical Issues Network on HIV and AIDS (KELIN), where they reviewed legislation and participated in workshops and legal aid clinics. Cynthia continued their legal training as an intern at the Kenya School of Law in 2017. In 2019, Cynthia worked as a legal trainee at Chigiti and Chigiti Advocates, gaining experience in research, court attendance, and client care. Cynthia also co-founded On The Go Explorers as a travel blogger and adventure enthusiast.

Cynthia's career in the legal field includes roles as an advocate at the Law Society of Kenya Nairobi and a program associate at the Refugee Consortium of Kenya (RCK), where they were involved in advocacy, legislative processes, research, and documentation. Cynthia also served as a program assistant at the Norwegian Refugee Council.

In 2022, Cynthia pursued their LLM and worked as a legal trainee at the Refugee Consortium of Kenya (RCK), contributing to the review of refugee-related bills and participating in public participation forums. Currently, they hold the position of Legal Protection Associate at HIAS, starting in 2023.

Cynthia Mwangi's education history begins in 2013 when they attended Kenyatta University School of Law, where they obtained a Bachelor of Laws degree. Cynthia continued their education in 2018 at the Kenya School of Law, although the specific degree obtained is not mentioned. In the same year, Cynthia also completed an online course through the YALI Network, earning a certificate. In 2022, Cynthia enrolled at the Centre for Human Rights University of Pretoria to pursue a Master of Laws degree, focusing on Sexual and Reproductive Rights. Cynthia'seducation at this institution is expected to continue until 2023.