Biography

Sumayya Rahman is a recipient of the prestigious South Asian Foundation (SAF) full scholarship under the UNESCO Madanjeet Singh South Asian Institute of Advanced Legal and Human Rights Studies (UMSAILS), where she completed her second LL.M. in International Human Rights Law at the University of Asia Pacific, graduating First in her cohort. She previously completed an LL.M. from Bangladesh University of Professionals and an LL.B. from Notre Dame University Bangladesh, securing First Position (Magna Cum Laude) in her undergraduate studies.

She has presented research internationally, including at the University of Padova, Italy, where she delivered a paper on “International Law and the Digital Age: Addressing the Fragmentation of Democratic Norms Amidst Disinformation Crises.” She also participated in global academic exchanges, such as the Holy Cross-Roads Project (2020) with the University of Notre Dame, USA, and earned certification from the UMSAILS–UAP Spring School 2024 on “Forced Displacement in Modern Society.”

Her teaching and research interests include civil and criminal law, environmental law, and the intersection of law with mental health and overall wellbeing.

With a strong commitment to academia, Sumayya aspires to advance research and teaching that contribute to justice, sustainable development, and the promotion of mental health and human dignity through legal frameworks.

Education/Academic Qualification