Amélie tapella

Monitored Italian, European, and international networks and coalitions, including Alliance2015, coordinating the Advocacy and Communication Implementation Group. Supported advocacy actions with high-level Italian, European, and international institutional donors, and assisted in defining and developing institutional relations activities.

Provided training and support for non-legal professionals on child protection from violence, sexual exploitation, and abuse, as well as mental well-being and psychological assistance for children and professionals in Ukraine. Conducted capacity building and developed legal instruments and policies according to international standards for children in conflict areas and at risk.

Spearheaded global advocacy and lobbying strategies for a global coalition of small-scale fisheries and Indigenous Peoples social movements. Coordinated regional advisory groups in Asia and the Pacific, and Latin America and Caribe, fostering collaboration, lobbying, and dialogue.

Developed and executed effective research and advocacy strategies at both international and local levels. Coordinated and supervised advocacy teams in Congo, Kenya, Yemen, North-West Syria, and Colombia.

Facilitated training sessions and served as a Project Partnerships appointed trainer. Organized a reflection and learning workshop among diaspora organizations' representatives.

Led coordination of advocacy efforts for unaccompanied migrant children’s rights protection for Save the Children missions in Europe. Contributed to Save the Children Europe's advocacy and policy engagement with EU institutions.

Appointed by the IOM Ombudsperson in Geneva to prevent or reduce the intensity of conflicts within the organization. Addressed conflicts promptly and at their source, maintaining confidentiality and an informal approach.

Led IOM’s initiatives to enhance diaspora associations' capabilities in partnership and project management. Coordinated partnership projects between Mediterranean Municipalities to integrate migration into local development plans.

Conducted regular technical support and empowerment strategies for staff at reception centers for unaccompanied refugee children and adolescents, focusing on national and EU policies and legal frameworks related to child protection from human trafficking, violence, and exploitation. Developed and delivered long-term training modules on counter-trafficking, child protection, family reunification, a

Developed individual assistance plans for victims of trafficking, vulnerable migrants, and refugees in partnership with local organizations and institutions. Created and implemented qualitative research methodologies to identify and refer victims of trafficking both in transit and in-country.

Collected state-produced evidence and compiled databases on individuals who perished while attempting to reach southern European countries. Fostered institutional relationships with key stakeholders, including the Italian Coast Guard, prosecutors, prefectures, health authorities, law enforcement agencies, and municipalities.

Completed a Master's degree focusing on European and International Law. This program provided in-depth knowledge of legal frameworks and their application in an international context.

Obtained a Bachelor's degree in Law, building a foundational understanding of legal principles and systems. The curriculum covered various aspects of law, preparing for further legal studies.