Experience

Refugee Council

• United Kingdom
• Non-profit Organizations
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Resettlement Worker

  • Nov 2022 - Present



ReportOUT

• United Kingdom
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Human Rights Researcher

  • May 2021 - Present

  Undertaking extensive research on the lives of sexual and gender minorities across the globe, documenting human rights abuses, legislative developments and lived experiences in nation states. Researched and authored three book chapters overviewing rights protection, social attitudes and legal developments in MENA countries for ReportOUT's upcoming book, The Global Guide to Queer Rights. Leading a team of research volunteers on the research project 'OUT in Belize' in partnership with Belizean organisations to document the lived experiences of sexual and gender minorities within Belize. In this research project, I coordinated the creation of a literature review and a survey to disseminate across Belize in collaboration with our partner organisations and ReportOUT's communications team, and subsequently analysed the data to present in a report. Responsible for the electronic filing and management of our project's documents, proofreading and editing our survey, maintaining communication with our partners and overseeing the production of the finalised report. Previous member of the SDG team, where I assisted the identification of national, regional and international human rights mechanisms to amplify ReportOUT's research. Utilise Microsoft Teams and Microsoft Office applications, and received training on Canva and more educational topics, such as 'Queering the SDGs', through various personal development opportunities. Show less



University of Essex

• United Kingdom
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Human Rights Researcher

  • Jul 2022 - Dec 2022

  Awarded university funding to continue research for the UNHCR analysing their strategic engagement with the UN Special Procedures to improve protection for displaced and stateless people globally. Undertook interviews with UN staff at HQ and in the field to understand about how the UNHCR and UN Special Procedures engage with eachother to identify areas for improvement. Built on existing recommendations report delivered to the UNHCR, placing focus on how IDPs can be better protected and how country-specific mandates differ to thematic mandates. Invited to deliver a presentation to UN staff at the UNHCR HQ in Geneva at the end of September to speak about our research project, outline our findings and answer questions on the recommendations. This trip was funded by the University of Essex Law Department. Show less



University of Essex Human Rights Centre Clinic

• United Kingdom
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Human Rights Researcher

  • Oct 2021 - Jun 2022

  Chosen to be a student researcher for Essex Human Rights Clinic project ‘UN Special Procedures and the Rights of People who are Displaced and Stateless’ in Partnership with the UNHCR Human Rights Liaison Unit. Completed desk-based research, scoping where the work of selected UN Special Procedures make reference to and relates to issues pertaining to displaced and stateless persons, and presented information in factsheets. Conducted remote interviews with UN Special Procedure Mandate Holders, their OHCHR staff and UNHCR staff to speak about their cross-agency collaboration and understand where strategic engagement can be improved. Analysed information from interviews and desk-based research, subsequently co-authoring a 50-page report with recommendations designed to improve the strategic engagement between UNHCR and the Special Procedures. Awarded a bursary to continue this valuable research at the request of the UNHCR from July-September 2022. Invited to present research and report to UN staff at the UNHCR HQ in Geneva on 29th September 2022. Show less



Kantar

• Market Research
• 700 & Above Employee

• Interviewer and Healthcare Worker

  • Oct 2020 - Sep 2021

  Assisted data collection for the ONS COVID-19 Infection Survey to track symptoms and spread of the virus. Conducted interviews at households and collected blood and swab samples from participants. Managed my personal client database using Salesforce CRM to input data and information related to participants. Underwent extensive training on handling personal information and specific IT software, including Salesforce. Assisted data collection for the ONS COVID-19 Infection Survey to track symptoms and spread of the virus. Conducted interviews at households and collected blood and swab samples from participants. Managed my personal client database using Salesforce CRM to input data and information related to participants. Underwent extensive training on handling personal information and specific IT software, including Salesforce.



CEDAW People’s Tribunal

• Legal Assistant

  • Sep 2020 - Aug 2021

  Interviewing experts, independent judges and civil society actors on the status of women’s rights in the UK and the importance of CEDAW in securing and improving these. Leader during the research mapping of CEDAW articles and jurisprudence for the advocacy team. Conducted interviews with various women’s rights experts across different fields and professions to hear their thoughts on the UK’s compliance with CEDAW and the benefits of domesticating the convention. Assisted a panel of independent judges, including Prof. Christine Chinkin and Prof. Aisha Gill, during the tribunal. Show less



Apna Haq

• Rotherham, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom

• Administrative Assistant

  • Aug 2020 - Jun 2021

  Apna Haq is an organisation supporting Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) women who are experiencing any form of violence or abuse. Managed the incoming referrals on Lamplight case management system (CMS), updated and maintained the service user database, and provided general support to the advocacy staff on their casework when required. Ensured the accurate input of casework and service user information. Assisted grant and funding applications by compiling necessary data and information, utilising Excel regularly. Became familiar with local support services for our service users, including refugee and migration services, trafficking support services, charitable organisations and council services. Show less



Legal Resources Centre

• South Africa
• Legal Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Legal Research Intern

  • Jul 2020 - Sep 2020

  Worked on the land program, researching the current issues resulting from the land redistribution programme with a focus on the rights of women to access land in South Africa. Worked on the land program, researching the current issues resulting from the land redistribution programme with a focus on the rights of women to access land in South Africa.



South Yorkshire Refugee Law and Justice

• Sheffield, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom

• Caseworker and Researcher

  • Sep 2019 - Sep 2020

  Independently screened and provided research on refused asylum seekers’ cases to determine grounds for submitting a fresh claim or whether an application could be based on humanitarian or Article 8 ECHR grounds. Maintained and utilised the online case management system, participated in regular team meetings, interviewed clients, produced summaries of legal developments, and corresponded regularly with local solicitors and clients. Completed training on asylum law and proceedings within the UK, attended OISC Level 1 training sessions, participated in events and workshops and undertook necessary administrative tasks when required. Show less



Lawyers Without Borders Student Division at the University of Sheffield

• Sheffield, United Kingdom

• President and Founder

  • Sep 2019 - Jul 2020

  This new society aims to promote the work of Lawyers Without Borders and improve awareness and engagement among students regarding human rights issues, access to justice, and the rule of law. As founder and President, I am responsible for liaising with university staff, other student bodies and Lawyers Without Borders to ensure the society runs smoothly. The first event we organised involved liaising with the Students’ Union to deliver the ‘16 Day Campaign Against Gender-based Violence’ and hosting the final event on 9th December 2019 – a documentary screening of “India’s Daughter” with the BAFTA award-winning director and human rights activist, Leslee Udwin Established a team for the annual 'Rule of Law Innovation Challenge' in London, hosted by Lawyers Without Borders, whereby we produced a public service campaign to educate communities in Tanzania on human trafficking. Secured partnership with law firm ‘Shearman & Sterling’ and ‘Stop The Traffik’ society to assist with the project’s development. Show less



The University of Sheffield

• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Undergraduate Student Researcher SURE Scheme

  • Jun 2019 - Feb 2020

  Secured competitive university funding to assist senior lecturer, Dr Russell Buchan, as an assistant researcher on a project exploring the insecurity and protection of humanitarian aid workers within armed conflict zones. Completed a literature review for the topic and created a bibliography, drawing extensively from and building on my established understanding of international humanitarian law and international criminal law. Created a digital presentation to disseminate research to staff and students, and nominated for award. Selected to contribute my research to the competitive British Conference on Undergraduate Research 2020; however, this was subsequently postponed and I was unable to attend the re-arranged date. Show less



Boots UK

• United Kingdom
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Customer Assistant

  • Feb 2013 - Jan 2020



Hope Cafe

• Athens, Attiki, Greece

• Volunteer Support Worker

  • Jul 2017 - Aug 2018

  Volunteered at a grass-roots organisation for 6 weeks, supporting refugees located in Athens and those arriving from the Greek Islands with basic toiletry, food and clothing requirements and organising legal clinics. Registered new refugees and asylum-seekers who had recently arrived for support from the centre, co-ordinating their food and toiletry assistance, clothing appointments and attendance at various workshops and advice clinics. Volunteered at a grass-roots organisation for 6 weeks, supporting refugees located in Athens and those arriving from the Greek Islands with basic toiletry, food and clothing requirements and organising legal clinics. Registered new refugees and asylum-seekers who had recently arrived for support from the centre, co-ordinating their food and toiletry assistance, clothing appointments and attendance at various workshops and advice clinics.



Miscarriages Of Justice Review Centre

• University of Sheffield

• Case Manager

  • Sep 2016 - Jun 2018

  Submitted applications to the Criminal Cases Review Commission to review cases of people convicted of a serious crime who continue to maintain their innocence as part of a university pro bono clinic alongside studies. Managed a team of 4-5 students where we compiled and analysed all relevant evidence to the case, researched points of law, and conducted interviews to discern whether a submission for review could be made. Organised and conducted team meetings, collaborated with local solicitors and delegated tasks to my team. Completed extensive training on confidentiality, gathering evidence and submitting cases to the CCRC. Represented MJRC at various nation-wide conferences, workshops and collaborative events with other university-based ‘innocence’ projects, and helped organise on-campus events to raise awareness of miscarriages of justice. Show less