Chantal Joris is a Swiss qualified international lawyer. She is a Senior Legal Officer at ARTICLE 19, an international human rights organisation which works to protect and promote the right to freedom of expression and information. Chantal’s work focuses on among others on freedom of expression in armed conflicts and freedom of expression issues relating to national security and privacy. Prior to joining ARTICLE 19, Chantal worked at a public international law firm, where she represented States and private entities before international and domestic courts and tribunals, including the International Court of Justice, and advised on public international law matters.