Biography
Natasha Yvonne Barigye is a seasoned international lawyer specialising in Public International Law, International Criminal Law, International Human Rights Law, and International Humanitarian Law. With extensive experience working on high-profile cases involving genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity, Natasha has advised on accountability efforts in Uganda, Sudan, Rwanda, and the former Yugoslavia.
Her expertise extends to access to justice in conflict and post-conflict settings, where she has led initiatives to support vulnerable populations, including refugees, through collaboration with legal aid organisations and international partners. Natasha provides strategic counsel on governance reforms, post-conflict reconstruction, and integrating international law into domestic systems to promote justice and sustainable peace.
Practice Areas
- Public International Law
- International Human Rights Law
- International Criminal Law
- International Humanitarian Law
- Refugee Law
- Law & Politics of International Organisations
Cases Handled
Félicien Kabuga Pre-Trial Proceedings
Reviewed legal documents and prepared submissions for the case involving the financing of the Rwandan genocide at the United Nations International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals.Abd-Al-Rahman Confirmation of Charges Hearing
Provided expert evidence analysis for the case against the alleged Janjaweed militia leader related to war crimes in the Darfur conflict, at the International Criminal Court.Dominic Ongwen Prosecution
Supported the prosecution team in the trial of LRA commander Dominic Ongwen, addressing crimes committed during the Ugandan conflict.Kosovo War Crimes Trials
Assisted with legal review and document preparation during the pre-trial and trial phases of high-profile war crimes cases linked to the Yugoslavian conflict at the Kosovo Specialist Chambers.Myanmar Human Rights Violations Investigation
Conducted in-depth research and reporting on violations following the 2021 coup d’état, supporting the United Nations Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar.Venezuela and Philippines Jurisdiction Appeals
Contributed to key appeals on jurisdictional matters at the International Criminal Court Appeals Chamber.
Education
- LLM in International Criminal Justice & Armed Conflict, University of Nottingham (2018)
- LLB, Uganda Christian University Mukono (2016)