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Turkan Bozkurt

@turkanbozkurt

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Multilingual paralegal and human rights researcher driving policy, advocacy, and UN reporting.

Canada

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What I'm looking for

I seek roles where I can combine legal expertise and human rights research to influence policy, lead multidisciplinary teams, and produce impactful UN- and advocacy-focused reporting.

I am a multilingual paralegal and human rights researcher with over five years of progressive experience across legal, academic, and advocacy sectors. I draft and analyze legal documents, manage complex corporate immigration caseloads, produce evidence-based reports for UN mechanisms, and lead editorial and research initiatives focused on minority rights and gender equality.

I founded and manage a geopolitical research hub and serve as managing editor for a human rights platform, building partnerships with universities, think tanks, and NGOs to expand research impact. I have presented at high-level international forums, trained junior staff, and consistently translated legal and policy research into accessible advocacy materials.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Human Rights Officer

Current

Association for Human Rights of Azerbaijanis in Iran (ArcDH)

Feb 2025 - Present (8 months)

Produced evidence-based reports submitted to UN mechanisms and analyzed Iran's human-rights policies to inform recommendations, increasing international advocacy pressure and shaping UN dialogues.

Human Rights Research Policy Analysis Report Writing Stakeholder Engagement Event Coordination Gender Equality Minority Rights

Current

Co-Founder & Managing Director

Current

Ipek Research Center

Jan 2024 - Present (1 year 9 months)

Established a research hub on Middle East geopolitics, secured funding and built partnerships with universities and think tanks to expand research network and deliver stakeholder reports.

Research Management Fundraising Partnership Development Geopolitical Analysis Project Management Reporting

Current

Managing Editor

Current

Etekyazi

Apr 2022 - Present (3 years 6 months)

Directed editorial strategy for a human-rights policy platform, managed contributors and ensured publications adhered to international frameworks to increase multilingual readership and policy impact.

Editorial Management Content Strategy Human Rights Editing Multilingual Communication Team Leadership NGO Collaboration

Paralegal

Farrell LLP

Oct 2021 - Oct 2024 (3 years)

Managed 250+ corporate immigration cases specializing in PERM and NIW, drafted and filed immigration petitions with a high approval rate, and streamlined case management to reduce turnaround times.

Immigration Law PERM Case Management Legal Drafting & Compliance Mentoring

Researcher & Content Creator

Association for the Human Rights of the Azerbaijani People i

Nov 2021 - Apr 2023 (1 year 5 months)

Authored reports, podcasts, and journals for UN submission documenting systemic human-rights violations and monitored 2022 protests to support international advocacy campaigns.

Report Writing Content Creation UN Submissions Human Rights Monitoring Social Media Multilingual Communication Case Analysis

Communications Officer

Turkish Federation of Canada

Nov 2011 - Aug 2021 (9 years 9 months)

Planned and executed 50+ events and drafted press materials to strengthen media relations and public engagement for cultural and policy initiatives.

Event Planning Media Relations Public Speaking Press Materials Community Outreach Communication Strategy

Translator

Radin Law LLP

Aug 2019 - Feb 2021 (1 year 6 months)

Prepared and assisted management of immigration and asylum case files, translating legal documents and testimonies in multiple languages to strengthen refugee and immigration claims.

Translation Case Preparation Turkish Legal Documentation Client Communication

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Toronto

Bachelor of Arts (Honours), Criminology; Near & Middle Eastern Studies

Completed a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) with a double major in Criminology & Sociolegal Studies and Near & Middle Eastern Studies, including a minor in Philosophy.