About Mariam
I am a Senior Legal Researcher and Social Policy Consultant with over 12 years of experience driving evidence-based legal reforms, human rights monitoring, and strategic policy development. I specialize in bridging the gap between international human rights standards and national legislation, with a distinct focus on social protection, child rights, and disability-inclusive policies.
How I can help your organization:
- Strategic Policy & Legal Analysis: Conducting comprehensive legal gap analyses, compliance mapping, and socio-economic vulnerability assessments to guide high-level decision-making.
- Legislative Drafting: Formulating robust legal frameworks, policy papers, and amendments aligned with UN conventions (UNCRPD, CRC) and European standards.
- Independent Monitoring & Evaluation: Designing human rights monitoring methodologies and delivering rigorous, data-driven institutional reports.
Why work with me:
With my experience over 30 peer-reviewed publications, my approach combines deep academic rigor with practical, hands-on consultancy experience for international organizations. I deliver precise, action-oriented solutions that translate complex legal concepts into clear, impactful social policy.
Typical Deliverables:
Comprehensive policy papers, legislative draft proposals, regulatory impact assessments, and international compliance reports.
Georgian
Native or bilingual
English
Fluent
Russian
Basic
Remote only
Primarily works remotely
Experience
- Social Justice CenterProject Coordinator/Researcher-lawyerCIVIC AND SOCIAL ORGANIZATIONSMarch 2018 - September 2025 (7 years and 6 months)Tbilisi, Georgia
- Led and coordinated human rights projects on housing, social protection, disability, and equality.
- Conducted in-depth analysis of domestic and international case law and jurisprudence, identifying legal principles and assessing compliance with international human rights standards.
- Drafted analytical reports, policy papers, and legal opinions (30+ publications).
- Engaged in international reporting processes and contributed to shadow reporting and advocacy
- Collaborated with civil society organizations, international partners, and state institutions.
- UNDP GeorgiaLegal ExpertLEGALJuly 2025 - November 2025 (4 months)Tbilisi, Georgia
- Developed research methodology and monitoring tools for psychiatric facilities;
- Conducted field monitoring and analyzed monitoring data.
- Developed the Special Report of the Public Defender with its corresponding recommendations regarding access to justice for persons in psychiatric institutions.
- The Danish Institute for Human RightsGeorgian-speaking expert on human rights and housingApril 2024 - May 2025 (1 year and 1 month)Tbilisi, Georgia
- Designed research methodology and conducted legal-policy analysis.
- Authored research on the right to housing and homelessness in Georgia.
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Education
- PhD Student in LawIvane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University2026PhD Student in Law
- Master in Public International LawIvane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University2015Master in Public International Law