Aikaterini (Katerina) is an Attorney-at-Law from Greece with a background in human rights and EU law. She holds an LLM in International Children’s Rights from Leiden University, where her research focused on the legal recognition of Rainbow Families in Greece. Her PhD at UCD’s Sutherland School of Law explores how EU-derived rights and soft law measures influence labour rights in Greece, particularly for third-country migrants. Passionate about social justice, she aims to bridge critical gaps in understanding the integration of EU legal instruments and national policies. Excited to join the RIGHTS-TO-UNITE project, Aikaterini looks forward to contributing to research that has real-world impact.
Dragana is a human rights advocate and legal expert specializing in non-discrimination, gender equality, and LGBTI rights. She holds a Master’s in International Public Law from the University of St. Cyril and Methodius, North Macedonia, and currently serves as a commissioner in the country’s equality body. As part of the RIGHTS-TO-UNITE project, her PhD research explores how EU anti-discrimination rights impact the capabilities of Roma women, comparing governance approaches in an EU member state (Czech Republic) and an accession candidate (North Macedonia). Her work applies a capabilities approach and intersectional feminist theory to assess how legal and policy structures shape real-life outcomes. Dragana is excited to be working across Dublin and Prague, co-mentored by University College Dublin and Charles University.
Ketevan (Ketevani) is a legal scholar and human rights advocate with extensive experience in justice sector reform, the rule of law, and digital rights. She holds master’s degrees in International Law and Human Rights Policy and has co-authored over 20 publications. As part of the RIGHTS-TO-UNITE project, her PhD research examines how EU-derived digital rights are understood, codified, and implemented in Georgia. In an era of rapid technological advancements, digital rights are crucial in safeguarding democratic values and individual freedoms. Her research adopts a bottom-up approach, focusing on how individuals exercise these rights in their everyday lives and how they contribute to broader societal integration. By analyzing Georgia’s alignment with European legal standards, she aims to assess the impact of digital rights on governance, human rights, and social cohesion.
Lukáš is a legal scholar specializing in labor law, social security law, and European Union law. A graduate of the Faculty of Law at Charles University in Prague, he has actively engaged in international legal debates, including multiple participations in the Hugo Sinzheimer Moot Court Competition and publications with the Department of Labour and Social Security Law. As part of the RIGHTS-TO-UNITE project, his PhD research explores the paradox of Czech cross-border workers who benefit from EU social security coordination but often hold Eurosceptic views. Through a case study of the Karlovy Vary and Ústí nad Labem regions—historically industrial centers now facing economic decline—he examines how EU frameworks shape mobility, access to healthcare, and perceptions of European integration. His work also considers emerging trends such as cross-border telework and its implications for social security rights.