João is a Brazilian qualified Lawyer with a strong background in research and litigation focused on the civil, economic, and social rights of Brazilian nationals, refugees, and migrants. He has conducted extensive research on mass surveillance technologies, internet shutdowns, and their impact on the civil and political rights of Human Rights Defenders in Latin America. As a Chevening Scholar in the UK, João further developed his expertise in law and human rights. He aspires to work as a Business and Human Rights/ESG consultant or analyst, assisting companies in integrating sustainability principles into their supply chains and internal policies through research analysis, capacity training, and data assessment.