Legal consultant with a specialization in Gender and Human Rights
I am a PhD holder, legal consultant, and researcher specializing in human rights and sustainable development. With a Master's and Doctorate in Advanced Studies in Human Rights, I focus on advancing inclusive and rights-based policies through gender-sensitive and intersectional approaches. I combine academic expertise with field experience to promote social justice.
Open to remote consultancy opportunities in English and Spanish.
Camila Mies
Vargas
Lawyer | PhD Researcher and Consultant
Phone Number:
+32 470 46 90 62
Email:
Location:
Remote
Currently based in:
Brussels, Belgium
Citizenship:
Chilean & Belgium
EXPERIENCE
2023-PRESENT
LEGAL HEALTHY
LEGAL ADVISOR
(REMOTE/SPANISH)
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Provide specialized legal advice on human rights, gender, and health law, with a focus on supporting healthcare professionals and institutions in aligning practices with international standards and intersectional principles.
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Analyze health-related legal frameworks and public policies through a critical gender lens, emphasizing the interconnections between health, well-being, and sustainable development.
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Integrate the Human Rights-Based Approach (HRBA) into the design, implementation, and evaluation of health programs and interventions.
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Prepare legal reports, technical briefs, and advocacy documents tailored to academic, institutional, and community audiences within the health sector.
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Design monitoring and evaluation (M&E) tools for health-related projects with a gender and human rights focus.
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Conduct applied research on structural inequalities affecting women and girls in healthcare settings, particularly in contexts of crisis, discrimination, or exclusion.
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Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, civil society organizations, and public health institutions to promote rights-based approaches in health policy and service delivery.
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Lead training and capacity-building workshops on human rights, gender equality, and health law for healthcare professionals, technical teams, and community health actors.
2019-2023
CONSULTANT
(REMOTE/SPANISH&ENGLISH)
INDEPENDENT
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Conduct research, monitoring and evaluation (M&E), and policy analysis as an independent consultant in areas related to gender equality,gender-based violence, and sustainable development.
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Facilitate training sessions and capacity-building workshops for professionals, civil society, and public officials on gender, health, and human rights.
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Draft legal and policy briefs, evaluation reports, and advocacy materials tailored to institutional and community stakeholders.
2018-2020
LEGAL ADVISOR
(CHILE/SPANISH)
Fundación ConTrabajo
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Lawyer responsible for matters related to Human Rights and Persons with Disabilities.
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Conduct legal analysis from a human rights perspective, incorporating a gender-sensitive approach and prioritizing the rights of persons with disabilities.
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Draft reports and legal assessments on Law 21.015 (Labor Inclusion Law), promoting effective inclusion in the workplace.
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Provide comprehensive legal advice to persons with disabilities regarding the protection and exercise of their fundamental rights.
EDUCATION
2021-2025
Carlos III University, Madrid (Spain)
PhD in Advanced Studies in Human Rights
Thesis defense in progress (scheduled for July 2025)
Thesis title: Women’s Health: A Gender and Sustainable Development Goals Approach. The Case of Rwanda
Supervisor: PhD. María Carmen Barranco Avilés
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Interdisciplinary research focused on human rights, gender, and sustainable development in African contexts.
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Analysis of the impact of public policies and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development on access to health from a gender, human rights, and intersectional perspective.
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Case study on women’s health in Rwanda and the role of non-governmental organizations (NGOs).
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Participation as speaker, moderator, and organizer in seminars and workshops on gender, sustainability, health and well-being, climate change, care systems, and human rights.
2018-2019
Master in Advanced Studies in Human Rights
Carlos III University, Madrid (Spain)
Master’s Thesis: The Gender Approach in Light of the International Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
Supervisor: PhD. Patricia Cuenca Gómez
2008-2014
Bachelor of Legal and Social Sciences (LLB equivalent)
Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso (Chile)
Degree in Legal and Social Sciences obtained prior to admission to the bar.
Licensed as a Lawyer by the Supreme Court of Justice of Chile
SKILLS
Human rights & gender mainstreaming
Monitor and Evaluation (M&E)
Policy analysis & legal research
Public speaking & webinar presentations
Developing of training materials & written presentations
Native Spanish | Professional English
Policy analysis & legal research
Policy analysis & legal research
Research Areas
Gender and Human Rights
Health, Education, Disabilities and Gender-Based Violence (GBV)
I carry out research and project evaluations focused on gender equality and the protection of human rights, with a particular emphasis on legal frameworks, institutional accountability, and social inclusion from an intersectional perspective.
I assess and support programs aimed at improving access to health and education, preventing gender-based violence (GBV), and promoting the rights of persons with disabilities. My work incorporates gender-sensitive methodologies and human rights standards to ensure inclusive, effective, and sustainable interventions.
Sustainable Development and Public Policies
I provide analysis, monitoring, and evaluation (M&E) of public policies and development initiatives in alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). My focus is on integrating gender equity and social justice into governance, planning, and policy implementation.