Marília Papaléo Gagliardi is a standout legal expert in the intersection of international law, climate migration, and digital rights. With an LL.M. in Public International Law and a stellar academic and advocacy portfolio, she has successfully bridged legal theory with real-world impact. Her track record includes strategic litigation for NGOs, drafting influential policy documents, and pioneering legal innovation for vulnerable communities. She has published widely in peer-reviewed journals and prestigious platforms like Oxford University Press and Asser Press, while also shaping debates at key global conferences. Marília's trilingual fluency, cross-continental legal insight, and commitment to justice and equity make her an invaluable asset to any institution engaged in human rights, climate governance, or digital policy work. Her integrated, visionary approach ensures she not only understands global legal frameworks but actively contributes to shaping them.
and legal researcher with deep specialization in climate
migration, digital rights, and human rights law. Holding an
LL.M. in Public International Law from the University of São
Paulo, she brings over five years of experience advising
NGOs, UN agencies, and academic centers on strategic
litigation, policy advocacy, and data protection. Her career
spans Latin America and Europe, with significant contributions
to the legal regulation of AI, digital privacy, and migrant rights.
She has authored multiple peer- reviewed publications,
presented at global conferences, and actively shapes policy
dialogues around environmental migration and technology
governance. Fluent in Portuguese, English, and Spanish, with
intermediate French, Marília blends legal insight, academic
rigor, and impactful advocacy, making her a formidable force in international human rights and migration law.
− Brazil: Legal advisory, strategic litigation, data protection work, climate displacement research
− South America: Advocacy for climate migrants, lectures, and policy development
− Oceania: Comparative legal research on climate migration
− Portugal: Academic exchange (University of Lisbon)
− European Union: Legal analysis on facial recognition and human rights
− Latin America: Human rights analysis in the context of facial recognition technologies
• Jan 2025–Mar 2025: Remote – Consultant Researcher at Privacy International; wrote report on facial recognition in Brazilian schools.
• Oct 2024–Dec 2024: Brasília, Brazil – Intern with UN IOM’s COP29 team; authored climate displacement country brief.
• 2022–Present: São Paulo, Brazil – Researcher at RESAMA; led advocacy and litigation support for climate migrants across South America.
• Nov 2021–Jan 2023; Apr & Jun 2023: São Paulo, Brazil – Digital Rights Advisor at Article 19; managed freedom of expression litigation and gendertech research.
• Jun 2019–Sep 2021: São Paulo, Brazil – Research Associate at CEPI-FGV; co-authored data protection guidelines for vulnerable populations.
• 2018–Present: Brazil – Legal advisor for 50+ NGOs; extensive pro bono litigation and legal innovation for migrant families and disaster victims.
Gender Identity, Personal Data and Social Networks — Revista Direito e Práxis (2023)
Border Control & New Technologies: AI in Migration — International Law & Decolonialism (2024)
Digital Tech & Violence Against Women — CGI.BR Collection (2023)
Artificial Intelligence and Women's Rights: Deepfake Technology — Oxford University Press (2023)
Facial Recognition & Human Rights in EU & Latin America — Universidad del Rosario (2023)
Right to Freedom of Expression & Access to Info — Article 19 Guide (2022)
Biased Algorithms & Immigration Policy — Asser Press (2022)
Climate Im(mobility) & Climate Justice — The Migration Conference (2023)
Policies on Climate Migrants in Oceania — ECMN Conference (2024)
Climate Migration in South America — Neuchâtel Graduate Conference (2024)