Mariya Oborina is an expert with the Centre of Civic Analysis and Independent Research in Perm, Russia, where she researches and analyzes legislation and provides policy recommendations that center around the protection of human rights. Prior to this, she acted as a chief manager with the research and information department at the Office of the Human Rights Commissioner, also in Perm. Mariya holds a master’s degree in political science from the Science Research University Higher School of Economics with a specialization in political analysis and public policy from the perspective of human rights and democratic governance, and a specialist’s degree from Perm State University, where she focused on the legal and social support of individuals. As a PILnet Fellow, she will be developing a project that aims to improve the provision of reliable and transparent public services in Perm.