Naz Jacobs

Naz Jacobs

Intersectionality & identity
Politics & international affairs
Youth engagement
GIWL Youth Committee

Naz Jacobs is a dedicated human rights advocate, driven by a passion to build a more just and equitable society for all. She is a Policy Advisor on Race Discrimination at the Australian Human Rights Commission, and holds a Master of International Law and International Relations specialising in human rights law. Her policy experience includes advising on disability policy at the Australian Department of Social Services.

She also worked as a human rights and social impact consultant at KPMG and Point Advisory, advising major companies on human rights approaches and addressing modern slavery. She has held additional roles in racial justice advocacy, human rights campaigning, and international human rights. As a neurodivergent woman of colour, Naz is passionate about advancing intersectionality and aims to bring this approach to all of her work.