Legal consultant with a specialization in Gender and Human Rights
I am a PhD candidate, legal consultant, and researcher specializing in human rights and sustainable development. With a Master's and Doctorate in Advanced Studies in Human Rights, I focus on advancing inclusive and rights-based policies through gender-sensitive and intersectional approaches. I combine academic expertise with field experience to promote social justice.
Open to remote consultancy opportunities in English and Spanish.
Camila Mies
Vargas
Lawyer | PhD Candidate and Consultant
Email:
Location:
Remote
Currently based in:
Brussels, Belgium
Right to work:
Chile
Belgium (EU)
EDUCATION
2021-2025
Carlos III University, Madrid (Spain)
PhD in Advanced Studies in Human Rights
Thesis defense in progress (scheduled for September 2025)
"Women’s Health: A Gender and Sustainable Development Goals Approach. The Case of Rwanda"
Supervisor: PhD. María Carmen Barranco Avilés
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Interdisciplinary research focused on human rights, gender, and sustainable development in African contexts.
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Analysis of the impact of public policies and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development on access to health from a gender, human rights, and intersectional perspective.
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Case study on women’s health in Rwanda and the role of non-governmental organizations (NGOs).
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Participation as speaker, moderator, and organizer in seminars and workshops on gender, sustainability, health and well-being, climate change, care systems, and human rights.
2018-2019
LL.M in Advanced Studies in Human Rights
Carlos III University, Madrid (Spain)
Master’s Thesis: "The Gender Approach in Light of the International Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities".
Supervisor: PhD. Patricia Cuenca Gómez
2016-2017
LL.M in International Business Law
Universitat de Barcelona, Barcelona (Spain)
Specialized Master’s Degree in International Business Law in collaboration with OBS Business School
2008-2014
Bachelor of Legal and Social Sciences
(LL.B equivalent)
Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso, Valparaíso (Chile)
Degree in Legal and Social Sciences obtained prior to admission to the bar.
Licensed as a Lawyer by the Supreme Court of Justice of Chile
EXPERIENCE
2023-PRESENT
LEGAL ADVISOR (REMOTE/SPANISH)
Legal Healthy
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Provide expert legal guidance on human rights, gender equality, and health law to healthcare professionals and institutions.
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Critically assess health laws and policies through a gender lens, spotlighting links between well-being and sustainable development.
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Embed a Human Rights-Based Approach (HRBA) in the design, rollout, and evaluation of health programs and interventions.
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Draft concise legal reports, policy briefs, and advocacy materials for academic, institutional, and community audiences.
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Develop M&E frameworks and tools tailored to gender- and rights-focused health projects.
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Lead applied research and hands-on workshops on structural inequalities and gender-sensitive health law for multidisciplinary teams.
2019-2023
CONSULTANT (REMOTE/SPANISH & ENGLISH)
Independent
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Conduct research, monitoring and evaluation (M&E), and policy analysis as an independent consultant in areas related to gender equality,gender-based violence, and sustainable development.
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Facilitate training sessions and capacity-building workshops for professionals, civil society, and public officials on gender, health, and human rights.
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Draft legal and policy briefs, evaluation reports, and advocacy materials tailored to institutional and community stakeholders.
2018-2023
LEGAL ADVISOR(CHILE/SPANISH)
Fundación ConTrabajo
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Legal advisor for matters related to Human Rights and Persons with Disabilities.
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Conduct legal analysis from a human rights perspective, incorporating a gender-sensitive approach and prioritizing the rights of persons with disabilities.
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Draft reports and legal assessments on Law 21.015 (Labor Inclusion Law), promoting effective inclusion in the workplace.
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Provide comprehensive legal advice to persons with disabilities regarding the protection and exercise of their fundamental rights.
My Portfolio
This portfolio features a selected piece of my work that reflects the quality, depth, and approach that define my professional practice.
While I have contributed to diverse projects across sectors, this example offers a representative view of my methodology and impact.
Names of companies and organizations have been removed to respect confidentiality and privacy agreements. Additional samples or details are available upon request.
This document combines the Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Plan and the Final Report for a gender-based violence (GBV) project in Rwanda, implemented by a local NGO in 2024.
The first section presents the comprehensive MEL Plan I designed and led as MEL Officer, outlining the project’s objectives, performance indicators, data collection methods, Theory of Change, and other core components.
The second section provides the Final MEL Report, summarizing key outcomes, lessons learned, and the project’s gender-transformative impact—rooted in a rights-based, participatory approach.
Annexes are available upon request via email.
In 2024, I worked with a Chilean NGO to design a Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Plan for a project promoting sustainable employment for young women with physical, visual, or intellectual disabilities in low- and middle-income areas of Santiago.
The plan applied a rights-based, gender- and disability-inclusive framework, with clear accountability measures, strict data quality standards, and an intersectional analysis approach.
The Final Project Report analyzed the project’s outcomes, highlighted key lessons learned, and evaluated its lasting impact on the women and their communities.
Conducted a comprehensive legal and institutional review of the internal protocol on workplace harassment, sexual harassment, and violence.
The assessment evaluated its compliance with Chilean Law No. 21.643 (“Ley Karin”), ILO Convention 190, and international human rights and gender standards.
The process involved a normative gap analysis, review of internal procedures, and drafting of a reform proposal grounded in confidentiality, impartiality, a gender perspective, and victim protection.
Delivered a technical report with structural recommendations, an implementation roadmap, and monitoring indicators for institutional follow-up.
SKILLS
Human rights & gender mainstreaming
Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL)
Policy analysis & legal research
Public speaking & webinar presentations
Developing of training materials & written presentations
Native Spanish | Professional English
RESEARCH AREAS
Gender and Human Rights
I carry out research and project evaluations focused on gender equality and the protection of human rights, with a particular emphasis on legal frameworks, institutional accountability, and social inclusion from an intersectional perspective.
Health, Education, Disabilities and Gender-Based Violence (GBV)
I assess and support programs aimed at improving access to health and education, preventing gender-based violence (GBV), and promoting the rights of persons with disabilities. My work incorporates gender-sensitive methodologies and human rights standards to ensure inclusive, effective, and sustainable interventions.
Sustainable Development and Public Policies
I provide analysis, monitoring, and evaluation (M&E/MEL) of public policies and development initiatives in alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). My focus is on integrating gender equity and social justice into governance, planning, and policy implementation.
My Publications
Here you will find a selection of my publications exploring human rights through a gender‑focused, intersectional lens and anchored in sustainable development principles.
This piece analyzes the social determinants of health, placing particular emphasis on gender as a fundamental structural factor. I explore how gender shapes the creation of various social determinants and influences the realization of women’s human right to health.
I also highlight the critical link between the gender‑health nexus and the global pursuit of sustainable development, arguing that true progress is unattainable without improving women’s health worldwide.
Here, I examine the human right to health through a robust gender lens, revealing how entrenched power dynamics and social hierarchies lead to markedly different health outcomes for men and women.
By exploring the intersections of health, gender and climate change, I argue that understanding and addressing their complex interplay is essential to securing truly sustainable development.
This article argues that gender operates as a structural determinant of health, compelling us to recognize that men and women experience health—and access to its related goods and services—unequally.
I present a gender‑focused approach as an essential tool for addressing and correcting these disparities.
Drawing on Rwanda as a case study, I demonstrate how public health policies incorporating this lens have driven substantial improvements in women’s health outcomes and overall wellbeing.
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