Rina Komiya is a Ph.D. candidate currently conducting research on refugees in Tanzania, Japan, and the United States. She has extensive international experience, having worked with various organizations including international NGOs and UNHCR in countries such as Japan, Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Jordan, and Bangladesh. In addition to her global work, Rina is also actively involved in grassroots activities within Japan, having started a volunteer group after the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake and continuing to contribute to her local community through international and cross-cultural exchange activities. She holds a bachelor's degree in Law from Waseda University, a Master's degree in Human Rights from the London School of Economics, and a Master's degree (with Distinction) in International Human Rights Law from the University of Oxford.