Victoria Amaechi

Victoria Amaechi

Feminist Litigation Network Associate

Victoria Ifeoluwa Amaechi (they/she) is a human rights advocate and legal researcher specialising in the intersection of migration law, social justice, and human rights in Africa.  Victoria holds an LLM in Multidisciplinary Human Rights from the University of Pretoria, where their dissertation focused on ‘The legal framework and the role of the state in protecting undocumented immigrants against forced eviction in South Africa.’ Victoria also holds an LLB  from the same university, with their academic work frequently exploring issues at the nexus of law, policy, and vulnerable populations, particularly women, children and LGBTIQ+ persons. With over three years in human rights advocacy,  Victoria has leveraged their skills in strategic litigation, public advocacy, and community engagement to promote the rights of these vulnerable groups in Africa. With certifications in Strategic Litigation, Disability Rights, and Sexual Minority Rights, Victoria is committed to fostering an inclusive approach to human rights advocacy. Victoria’s work is driven by a belief in the transformative power of multidisciplinary research and collaboration to address systemic injustices, particularly those affecting marginalised groups.

At ISLA, Victoria holds the position of the Feminist Litigation Network (FLN) associate focusing on providing support to individuals and partner institutions who work on strategic litigation on women’s rights.

During leisure time, Victoria enjoys reading, storytelling through film and literature, exploring new cultures, and engaging in conversations on social justice.

About Us

Founded in 2014, the Initiative for Strategic Litigation in Africa (ISLA) is a Pan-African and feminist initiative with a timely remit: to strengthen strategic human rights litigation across the African continent. Essentially, we aim to change the way that strategic litigation is used so as to enable broader access to justice and to support those who seek to hold states accountable for violations of women’s human rights and sexual rights.

Contact Details

Contact Number:

+27 11 338 9028

Fax: +27 11 338 9029

Address: 87 de Korte Street,
South Point Corner, 7th Floor Braamfontein, 2017 Gauteng, South Africa