Mr. Diop serves as a judge in the Court of Appeals of Dakar. His work consists of preparing cases and responding to issues of judicial procedure, such as a procedure’s measures of efficiency and equality. Mr. Diop also works with the Senegalese Committee on Human Rights, in which he serves as President of the Subcommittee of Report, Legislation, and Scientific Activities. Mr. Diop has earned a Bachelor’s degree in Judiciary Law and a Masters in Private Law. He also received a Masters in Criminal Law and Human Rights from the University of Pau in France. During his fellowship year, Mr. Diop wishes to explore the rights of detainees and learn about issues of detention and human rights so that he may return to Senegal with the knowledge and skills to make necessary reforms.