Gaia Rietveld

Gaia Rietveld joined the Rights-Based Justice team at the Netherlands Helsinki Committee in November 2024 as a Junior Programme Officer. She holds an MSc in International Crimes, Conflict and Criminology from the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam and a BSc in Cultural Anthropology from the University of Amsterdam. She has gained experience in both the academic and NGO sectors during her time at the Dr. Denis Mukwege Foundation. Her expertise includes criminology, international crimes, conflict-related sexual violence, and survivor-centred approaches.