Nīa Knighton

Nīa Knighton is an associate with the Crisis and Conflict division. Prior to joining Human Rights Watch, she interned at the International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI) where she worked on civil and political rights issues in the MENA and North America regions. She holds a Law degree with a concentration in Social Justice Advocacy from Stetson University College of Law, and a bachelor's in international studies from the University of South Florida. She speaks English and Mandarin.