Jen has been instructed in domestic and international cases involving media law, public law, and international law. She advises media organisations, journalists, whistle-blowers, and high-profile individuals on all aspects of media law and reputation management. She has also been instructed in human rights-related judicial review cases and has given expert evidence in Parliament and at the United Nations.

Jen advises individual and state clients on various international law issues, has appeared before the International Court of Justice and regularly engages with UN Special Mechanisms. Many of her high-profile cases and clients involve novel cross-jurisdictional and comparative law issues.

Jen can be instructed directly in suitable cases under the Bar’s Direct Access scheme and previously practised as a solicitor.

In this episode, Jen and Elena Zafirova, host of the podcast, discuss: 

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Jennifer's background and how she became interested in human rights through her experiences in Indonesia and East Timor.
Her work documenting human rights abuses in West Papua and working with marginalized communities.
Her work includes high-profile cases, including Julian Assange and whistleblowers, and focuses on free speech and political freedoms.
Jennifer's motivation and how she stays positive despite the challenges of her work.
The online harassment and threats she faces as a woman in the public eye, and the importance of creating a safer online space for women.
Jennifer's book, "How Many Women," highlights the issues of violence against women, censorship, and the need for law reform.
Jennifer is involved in initiatives and programs that support young people, particularly women, in pursuing careers in human rights law.
The need for cultural change, calling out misogyny and stereotypes, and supporting women who speak out against violence.
Jennifer's work on addressing climate change includes representing the government of Vanuatu in the International Court of Justice.
Her future plans include writing two more books and continuing her advocacy work.

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