Gustavo Miranda Coutinho

Gustavo is a Brazilian human rights lawyer, researcher, and professor with extensive experience across Latin America and the Caribbean in advocacy, strategic litigation, and human rights education. Has held leadership roles throughout the field, including serving as President of the Brazilian LGBTI Association and as Coordinator for Latin America and the Caribbean at the International Lesbian, Gay, Trans and Intersex Association (ILGA-LAC). Has also served as a consultant to the Brazilian government on policies for the protection of human rights defenders. Works currently a Senior Lawyer at the Institute of Collective Rights, where leads on environmental and climate litigation. As a professor, leads work with communities affected by corporate activity through the Human Rights Clinic at the Institute of Education, Development and Research (IDP) in Brasília, Brazil. Holds a Master's degree and is currently a PhD candidate in Law.

Gustavo was a participant in the 2024-25 Human Rights Advocates Program at the Institute for the Study of Human Rights at Columbia University.