Tiarna Williams

Tiarna is a Awabakal-Dharawal woman from Wollongong, NSW who has a deep commitment to justice, equity and driving positive change, particularly for marginalised First Nations communities. She is currently studying a Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of International Studies at the University of Wollongong and has international exchange experience in the United Kingdom and Singapore. Tiarna’s commitment to advancing human rights is reflected in her roles with the Evonne Goolagong Foundation, the School of Law and Outreach and Future Students Division at UOW and currently at the National Justice Project. She also serves on advisory groups with Tennis NSW and the U.S. Consulate, where she continues to advocate for the inclusion of Indigenous perspectives. With a future goal of working for the United Nations in human rights law and humanitarian aid, she strives to give voices to the voiceless and promote Indigenous justice both here in Australia and abroad. Tiarna is travelling to the United Nations General Assembly’s Sixth Committee as part of the Global Voices Policy Fellowship. Her Fellowship is supported by the Menzie’s Leadership Foundation.