Since 1998, Dr. Tamara Relis has been passionately working for individuals’ human rights, including movement of people, around the world through her legal work, research and publications. Her articles and book publications, which are used to teach lawyers globally to focus on the needs of clients within the legal system, as well as on victims of violence and individuals involved in human rights cases. She has been invited to speak about her work to lawyers, judges and professionals in Japan, China, USA, Canada, England, Scotland, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Croatia, India, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Botswana, Mexico, Australia, and South Africa.

A native of Canada, and bilingual in English and French, with a working proficiency in Spanish, Tamara herself has undergone the U.S. visa process, and has a deep appreciation of the stress and psychological effects that process can have.