Co-Founder and CEO
Dr. Denakpon L. Tchobo
Dr. Denakpon Tchobo is an international criminal lawyer who was admitted to the list of Assistants to Counsel at the International Criminal Court in the Hague. Dr. Tchobo is also an adjunct law professor at Case Western Reserve University School of Law, where he has co-coached the ICC Moot Court Team since August 2021.
Passionate about human rights protection and promotion as a victims’ activist, Denakpon joined Amnesty International in Benin, West Africa, where he worked as a volunteer, human rights defender, and local coordinator on several projects, such as the abolition of the Death Penalty in Benin, Torture, LGBTQ rights, Stop Violence Against Women, Health and sexual reproductive Rights, Trade and Arms Control, International Justice, Education, and Children’s Rights from November 2010 to April 2014.
He also served on the Organization Elective Board Committee as a second Reporter in 2014.
He has authored books and many articles on genocide and international criminal law issues, including the proposed convention on the new international crime he called groupicide.
Dr. Denakpon Tchobo is a precursor to the conciliation of the interests of justice and the interests of victims in international criminal justice proceedings.
Vice President
Giovanni Marotta Thorne
Giovanni Marotta, Thorne, Attorney from Spain, brings over 15 years of expertise in international criminal law, advocacy, and policy development to the Global Justice Intelligence Eyes board. With a Master’s in International Criminal Law from the University of Granada and extensive experience in strategic leadership, Giovanni has significantly impacted global justice initiatives. He has trained officials and law enforcement on compliance and human rights and developed safeguarding policies to protect vulnerable populations. Giovanni’s dedication to justice and human rights is reflected in his work across Africa, Europe, South America, and international institutions.
Co-founder and Treasurer
Kristen Connors, Esq.
Attorney Kristen Connors has a deep-rooted passion for international peace and justice. As an undergraduate student, she was particularly interested in Peace Studies, which led her to write a thesis entitled “Finding Peace through Religious Difference: Healing the Wounds of Violent Conflict through Interfaith Dialogue.” Since then, her life journey has taken her back to her home state of Vermont, where she spent several years working in her community before returning to law school to study public interest and international law. She worked in CWRU’s Immigration Clinic, where she handled a variety of immigration cases, an in Yemen Accountability Project where she helped co-author and edit two white papers about criminal accountability for state, individual, and corporate perpetrators of war crimes and crimes against humanity in the Yemeni civil war. Kristen was a member of CWRU Law’s International Criminal Court Moot Court team, which came in second place in the national ICC Moot Court competition, advancing the team to the international rounds where they competed (virtually) at the Hague in the summer of 2021. Kristen helped revitalize CWRU Law’s student chapter of the National Lawyers Guild and served as Treasurer of the International Law Society in her second year of law school.
Today, Kristen has returned to Vermont, where she works in a small private practice firm. She is so excited to join the Board of Global Justice Intelligence Eyes, Inc., so she can continue to advance justice for victims of horrific crimes worldwide
Gilbert Mwanza
Gilbert Mwanza is a distinguished international child rights expert and law reform specialist with a robust background in democracy, governance, and human rights advocacy. He has held key positions, including Head of Democracy and Governance at Transparency International Zambia, Senior Legal Researcher at the Zambia Law Development Commission, and roles within the Human Rights Commission in Zambia. An advocate in the Republic of South Africa, Gilbert possesses an impressive array of qualifications, including an Advanced Master of Laws in International Children’s Rights from Leiden University, as well as degrees in Alternative Dispute Resolution and Comparative Constitutional Law from Howard University. He earned his Bachelor of Laws from the University of the Western Cape and has completed various certifications in research methodology, language, and communication skills from the University of Zambia and the University of South Africa. He is currently a Phd scholar with Leiden University. Gilbert has spearheaded transformative programs and projects across Africa and Europe, notably the conceptualization and implementation of Africa first fast-track courts for gender-based violence, focusing on the protection of children and women. His advocacy has also led to the criminalization of early child and forced marriages and significant reforms in Zambia penal laws. A passionate advocate for children rights, Gilbert continues to influence policy and legal frameworks to ensure the protection and empowerment of vulnerable populations.
Zarghoona Jalalzoy
Zarghoona Jalalzoy is a seasoned professional with nearly 19 years of diverse experience across the public, private, and international sectors. Her expertise spans civil society development, women’s rights advocacy, law, regulatory affairs, and senior management leadership. Zarghoona has a strong background in ICT law, bylaws, rules and regulations, project management, quality assurance, and e-governance, along with extensive experience in donor relations and telecommunication. She served as a Board Member of the Afghanistan Telecom Regulatory Authority (ATRA), appointed by presidential decree, where she led regulatory compliance, business development, and strategic initiatives. Zarghoona also served as a Senior Advisor to the Upper House of Afghanistan National Assembly, contributing to the passage of key laws and amendments. In addition, she held significant roles as Senior Advisor to Afghanistan’s Ministry of Public Health and as a Donor Relations Advisor to the Ministry of Rural Rehabilitation and Development (MRRD), where she played a critical role in strengthening donor partnerships and managing large-scale rural development projects. In the private sector, Zarghoona held senior management positions at Etisalat Afghanistan and Roshan TDCA, where she was recognized as a global high potential employee (HIPO) at Etisalat. Currently, Zarghoona works with the Ethiopian Community Development Council (ECDC) in the United States, providing essential services to refugees, including cultural orientation. She has successfully implemented programs like the Conversation Partner Program, which pairs native English speakers with refugees to enhance language skills and foster cultural exchange. Zarghoona is also deeply committed to empowering women with limited work experience, offering training programs that help them secure stable employment, achieve financial independence, and reduce reliance on government assistance. Her multifaceted career demonstrates a strong commitment to social justice, legal reform, and the empowerment of marginalized communities both in Afghanistan and globally.