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Victoria Hinkson
Victoria Hinkson is an Extern at IFIT and a Juris Doctor candidate at Osgoode Hall Law School at York University in Toronto, Canada. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from King’s University College at Western University in London, Canada, and a Master’s in International Affairs with a specialization in International Organizations and Global Public Policy from the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs at Carleton University in Ottawa, Canada. She was also an exchange student at the Paris School of International Affairs at Sciences Po in Paris, France.
Before joining IFIT, Victoria worked at Global Affairs Canada, where she supported the implementation of Canada’s free trade agreements. She spent over five years as a research associate with the Informal International Relations Lab, contributing to publications with leading academic presses. She has also contributed as a researcher and drafter for the United Nations Repertory of Practice of United Nations Organs, analyzing the interpretation and application of Article 33 of the UN Charter concerning the peaceful settlement of disputes.
Her international experience includes conducting and supervising field research in Ghana and Ethiopia, where she engaged with government officials, international organizations, and regional institutions including the African Union, United Nations agencies, and diplomatic missions.
Victoria’s research interests include international law, human rights, international organizations, and governance. She currently serves as a Senior Editor on the Osgoode Hall Law Journal.
Working language: English
