Isabela Mihalache

Senior Advocacy Officer at ERGO Network
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Brussels Region, Belgium, BE
Languages
  • Romanian Native or bilingual proficiency
  • Romany Native or bilingual proficiency
  • English Full professional proficiency
  • Franch Limited working proficiency
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Credentials

  • Training of Trainers against Hate Crimes for Law Enforcement (TAHCLE)
    OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR)
    Jan, 2019
    - Oct, 2024
  • HELP Tutor for legal professionals non-discrimination and Roma
    Council of Europe
    Dec, 2018
    - Oct, 2024
  • Project Management Methodology (PMM)
    Council of Europe
    Mar, 2017
    - Oct, 2024
  • Human Rights Education
    European Roma Rights Centre
    Mar, 2002
    - Oct, 2024

Experience

  • ERGO Network
    • Belgium
    • Civic and Social Organizations
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Senior Advocacy Officer
      • Jan 2020 - Present

      Analysis and policy development of Roma policies and standards at EU level Fundamental rights, non-discrimination and antigypsyism Environmental justice Impact of Covid-19 on Roma communities Partner in Roma Civil Monitor Project Partner in DG NEAR funded project Romani women ‘Power of Change’ with Roma Active Albania Partner in DG JUST REC funded project Chachipe - Paving the way for Truth and Reconciliation Process to address antigypsyism in Europe: Remembrance, Recognition, Justice and Trust Building Show less

  • European Network Against Racism (ENAR)
    • Adocacy Officer
      • Feb 2019 - Oct 2019

      In charge of Antigypsyism, Islamophobia, Antisemitism, Intersectionality activities; Coordination of the Alliance against antigypsyism; Advocacy work related to the post-2020 EU Roma inclusion strategy; Support the coordination of the European Coalition against Islamophobia, particularly with the European Parliament and the European Commission; Lobbying MEPs and political advisers on addressing Islamophobia and Antigypsyism; Contribute to the work on antisemitism and national Action Plans against Racism; Support coordination and development of the European Alliance against antigypsyism; Carry out advocacy work related to the post-2020 EU Roma inclusion strategy with the EU institutions; Support ENAR’s advocacy and mobilisation activities related to the EU elections; Support the work of the European Parliament on antiracism, including the Anti-Racism and Diversity Intergroup (ARDI); Show less

  • Council of Europe
    • France
    • International Affairs
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Project Manager
      • Apr 2014 - Sep 2018

      Drafted the pillar on anti-discrimination and antigypsysism Managed the antidiscrimination activities on Roma women, gender equality, youth and children, including training for justice practitioners, police, teachers, Equality Bodies. Drafted and implemented the Joint Programme with the European Commission, DG Justice, on Roma and Traveller’s Women’s Access to Justice in Bulgaria, Greece, Ireland and Italy - JUSTROM, between October 2016-March 2018; Managed and supervised a national team of 37 experts and 2 project assistants; supervised the work of 11 legal advice centers in Bulgaria, Greece, Italy, Ireland and Romania Contributed to the work of the CAHROM Committee of Experts on Roma Issues related to anti-Gypsyism, women, children and LGBTI, incl. education, trafficking, gender equality, early/forced marriages; Member of the Gender Mainstreaming Team; Member of the Inter-Secretariat Task Force on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (SOGI); Contributed to the work of European Alliance of Cities and Regions, Commissioner for Human Rights, European Commission against Racism and Intolerance, Justice Sector, Gender Equality Unit, SOGI Unit, Parliamentary Assembly, Good Governance, etc. Fundraising, including with EEA/Norway Grants, Horizontal Facilities, Voluntary contributions and EU funds. Show less

  • UN Women
    • United States
    • International Affairs
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • International Consultant – Researcher and policy expert
      • Aug 2012 - Nov 2012

      Conducted an expert Study on the Situation of Romani women in the Republic of Moldova in the area of education, health care, employment, social protection, violence and empowerment. Available at: https://cs.coe.int/team20/cahrom/8th%20CAHROM%20Plenary%20meeting/Phenjalipe%20Strategy%20on%20the%20Advancement%20of%20Romani%20Women%20and%20Girls%20(2014-2020)_final%20EN.pdf Conducted an expert Study on the Situation of Romani women in the Republic of Moldova in the area of education, health care, employment, social protection, violence and empowerment. Available at: https://cs.coe.int/team20/cahrom/8th%20CAHROM%20Plenary%20meeting/Phenjalipe%20Strategy%20on%20the%20Advancement%20of%20Romani%20Women%20and%20Girls%20(2014-2020)_final%20EN.pdf

  • European Roma Rights Centre
    • Belgium
    • Non-profit Organization Management
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Deputy Director
      • Sep 2009 - Sep 2011

      Managed personnel, fundraising, donor reporting, program work and operation; Drafted project proposals: ex. Criminal Justice for hate crime victims application, JLS/2010/JPEN/AG; children’s rights Reviewed donor and project reports; Drafted submissions, concern letters and papers to EU and international policy makers and institutions; Coordinated consultation with Roma NGOs on: violence; education; housing; free movement, women’s; Coordinated Roma related advocacy work with national and European partners; Developed a strategy on France regarding the expulsions and forced returns of Romania for from the French territory; Represented ERRC in the European Roma Policy Coalition: supported the process for the development of the European Framework for National Integration Roma Strategies. Show less

  • Open Society Foundations
    • United States
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Senior Programme Manager
      • Oct 2003 - Aug 2009

      Programme management and grant making to Roma and women’s organizations on core funding, social inclusion, human rights protection and gender equality; Coordination of the Joint Romani Women’s Initiative Program; European Commission Internship Program for Young Roma Graduates 2005-07; Romani Women Focal Points in the Decade countries; Grants Scheme for Romani Women’s Empowerment. Organised training in advocacy in women’s rights and gender equality in Romania, Czech Republic, Macedonia, Bulgaria; Coordinated European Social Fund training series and seminars for Roma NGOs; Coordinated the development and monitoring of National Roma Action Plans and of Gender Decade Watch Reports; Contributed to the EP Resolution on the Situation of Roma in the European Union 2005; contributing to the EP Resolution on the Situation of Romani Women in the European Union 2006; Developed and implemented initiatives in partnership with the European Parliament, EU Fundamental Rights Agency, Contact Point for Roma and Sinti Issues of the Office for Security and Cooperation in Europe (CPRSI OSCE), United Nations Committee on Elimination of Forms of Discrimination against WOMEN, Council of Europe, etc. on integration of Roma through influencing European and national policies; Show less

Education

  • Central European University
    Master of Arts - MA, Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies
    2002 - 2003

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