Professor Charlotte Baker

Professor Charlotte Baker is based within Lancaster University's School of Global Affairs and is internationally recognised for her work on witchcraft accusations, ritual attacks, disability rights and harmful practices. Her research examines how social and structural inequalities contribute to violence and vulnerability, particularly in relation to accusations of witchcraft and ritual harm. She has led major international research and advocacy programmes across sub-Saharan Africa and played a significant role in securing the United Nations Human Rights Council Resolution on the Elimination of Harmful Practices Related to Accusations of Witchcraft and Ritual Attacks.

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Charlotte brings a unique combination of academic expertise, policy influence and international advocacy experience. Her work helps organisations understand the wider social, cultural and human rights dimensions of harmful practices and hidden vulnerability. Through research, training and partnership working, she supports organisations to develop informed, rights-based and culturally competent responses to complex safeguarding challenges.