Bellinda Chinowawa, LLM

Bellinda is a Pan‑African legal and governance specialist with over 15 years of experience advancing democracy, human rights, and climate justice across Southern Africa. She has led multi‑million‑dollar donor portfolios, advised governments and civil society, and litigated landmark human rights cases before national, regional, and international tribunals. Bellinda holds advanced law degrees from Columbia University and the University of Oxford, and is fluent in English, Shona, and Ndebele, with professional proficiency in French. Her work champions the intersection of gender justice, democratic governance, and climate resilience, with a focus on shifting power and resources directly to communities on the frontlines.