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Major Accomplishments after my MA
Namely:
- July 2001: Part of a United Nations publication concerning refugee issues.
My part was to put information into comprehensive charts and statistics, as
well as to format the English version of the document.
- June 2001: Successful organisation of a Gala Concert under the auspices of
the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. My role was to arrange
for some of the logistics as well as to secure some of the sponsors.
- May 2001: Preparation of a speech and a multimedia presentation for the
UNHCR country representative on the theme of 'Housing for Refugees in
Central European Countries' delivered at the Bulgarian Parliament.
- April 2001: Organised a seminar at Svilengrad - Bulgaria on the theme of
'International Refugee Law'. My role was to prepare logistic support for the
seminar as well as to establish relations with the participants.
- December 2000: Organised a fundraising - public awareness concert in
Thessaloniki for Amnesty International. My role was to secure sponsors;
organise the musicians; provide logistics; promote the event in the local
media.
- November 2000: Organised a public awareness event in Thessaloniki for
Amnesty International. My role was to secure the space from the
Municipality; arrange media coverage.
- October 2000: Organised a photographic exhibition in a major cultural
centre (Mylos) in Thessaloniki for Amnesty International. My role was to
structure and promote the event in the media as well as secure the hall for
free.
General:
- Extensive research on Refugee issues for the United Nations High
Commissioner for Refugees and on Human Rights Issues and violations for
Amnesty International.
- Established relations with media organisations / journalists.
- Extensive lobbying for the UNHCR in political / diplomatic circles.
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