As a Mercator Fellow, Julia Link works to address human rights violations with a focus on migration- and gender-based violence. She is particularly interested in exploring which measures can help bring justice to survivors and foster peace. Julia holds an M.A. in Peace and Conflict Studies from Philipps University of Marburg, specializing in migration, gender and transitional justice. She gained work experience as a Protection Officer for a legal aid organization for refugees in Greece and at Human Rights Watch, among others.