Ruth Soronnadi

Ruth Soronnadi

2024-2026 Legal Adviser/National Secretary

Ruth Soronnadi is a lawyer, Chartered Mediator, and Administrator with over 7 years of experience in human rights advocacy, policy development, and social impact. She specializes in designing capacity-building programs, managing partnerships, and promoting sustainable development across Africa. Ruth has successfully led initiatives, advocated for vulnerable populations, and collaborated with Members of Parliament, governments, NGOs, and private sector partners on human rights and climate change policy issues.

As a skilled communicator, Ruth has been featured on radio and TV programs discussing human rights, climate change, and social justice. She has served as a resource person at key events, including the Anambra State ACJA/ACJL Working Group Meeting by CLEEN Foundation and the Child Justice Administration training by the British Council's Rule of Law and Anti-Corruption (RoLAC) project.

Her written contributions on topics such as torture, prisoners’ rights, juvenile rehabilitation, and climate justice have been published in prominent platforms like Premium Times, reflecting her dedication to driving critical conversations on these issues.

Ruth holds a Master’s degree in International Human Rights Law (summa cum laude) from Nnamdi Azikiwe University. She is the Regional Policy Coordinator at Climate Parliament, where she supports climate finance and green energy initiatives in Africa. She also serves as National Secretary and Legal Advisor for the Mandela Washington Fellowship Alumni Association of Nigeria (MWFAAN) and is the Lead Partner at LuxHouse Attorneys and Solicitors.

A 2024 Mandela Washington Fellow (USA) and YALI Cohort 9 Fellow (RLC Ghana), Ruth combines her expertise to provide strategic advisory and administrative services to governmental and international organizations committed to social impact and sustainable development.