AWARD WINNING INDEPENDENT HUMAN RIGHTS CONSULTANT & LAWYER
Championing Dignity in Detention
Walking Alongside Tomorrow's Human Rights Leaders
Meet Vicki Prais
An award winning human rights lawyer
For nearly three decades, Vicki Prais has helped International Organizations, Governments, and civil society put human rights at the centre of their work. An award-winning lawyer, consultant, and academic, she specialises in prisoners’ rights, prison reform, dignity behind bars, and torture prevention.
Her career spans 28 years across International Organizations, the British Government, NGOs, and academia. In July 2024, she was honoured with the Freelancer of the Year Award (Work Avenue) in recognition of her leadership and impact in the human rights field.
How I Can Support You
Professional Services
I partner with Governments, International Organizations, and civil society to put human rights at the forefront of their work. My services include independent research and analysis, human rights training, international human rights advocacy and diplomatic support, keynote speaking and teaching, legal and policy advice and career coaching for human rights professionals.
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Join my community through my human rights newsletter, where I share insights, news, and reflections on the pressing challenges and opportunities in both human rights careers and humane criminal justice systems. It’s designed to keep you informed, inspired, and equipped for your own human rights work.
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Tune into my podcast, where I share stories from the field, and explore critical human rights issues. Each episode is an invitation to learn, reflect, and stay engaged in this vital work.
Guiding International Organizations and Civil Society to Lead with Human Rights
Professor Jon Yorke, Professor of Human Rights and Director of the Centre for Human Rights, Birmingham City University
“Vicki has an incredible intellect, heart, and passion in working around the world on prison reform and in the safeguarding of the rights of those incarcerated.”
Tríona Lenihan, former Policy and International Advocacy Manager, Penal Reform International
“I have worked with Vicki on a couple of different projects over the past year or so, and have found her extremely professional and thorough in her work. She is at all times responsive and communicative, and produces high quality research and writing that shows her passion and commitment to human rights.”
Sara Birch, Senior Lecturer, Brighton University
“She brings law to life in the classroom and inspires the students.“
New Workshop
Get Ready for Job Success: Your Career in Human Rights
Format: 3-hour masterclass (online, in person, or hybrid)
Audience: Law faculties, university departments, student societies, bar societies
Capacity: Flexible, from cohorts of 10 to 60+
Fee: £400 (travel covered for in-person engagements)
Recently delivered at: Exeter University Law School, Clooney Foundation for Justice - Waging Justice for Women's Fellowship, York University - Centre for Applied Human Rights.
Ideal for universities and student organizations looking to give their students a practical, honest, and inspiring head start in the sector.
Helping the next generation of human rights professionals turn ambition into a career.
The human rights sector is competitive, the path in is rarely obvious, and most students leave university without a clear roadmap for getting hired. This signature workshop changes that. Drawing on 29 years in the sector and 25 years coaching human rights professionals, I walk students through what employers actually look for, how to present themselves well on paper and at interview, and how to build a personal brand that opens doors.
The workshop is structured around four focused sessions:
Human Rights Careers 101 : What you need to know
Pitch Perfect : Winning CVs and Cover Letters
The Stage is Yours : Interview Preparation & Interviewing with Impact
Own your Story: Personal Branding for Human Rights Careers
Human Rights ready : The skills behind human rights work
You will leave with:
A clearer understanding of the human rights job landscape and how to navigate it
More confidence presenting yourself on paper, online, and at interview
A draft action plan with strategic steps for the next 1 to 3 months
Takeaway resources including a Personal Branding Playbook, CV and cover letter templates, and a human rights careers resource booklet