Silvia Scozia

Silvia Scozia

Research Support, Campaign Department

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  • About me

    Gender, Human Rights / DEI & Social Sustainability Specialist. GRI Certified Sustainability Professional. Supporting the management of human rights projects for the public and private sector.

  • Education

    • Liceo Scientifico

      2002 - 2007
      High School Diploma Maths and Science
    • Diligentia ETS

      2024 - 2024
      GIF AP Practitioner Course

      Corso di preparazione per la certificazione GIR AP Practitioner. Approcci, metodologie e tecniche di un sistema di gestione dei Rischi ESG e di predisposizione del rapporto di sostenibilità.

    • Universidad de Buenos Aires

      2017 - 2017
      Diploma Migration and Refugee Protection

      UNHCR Grant Holder

    • Geneva Academy of International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights

      2016 - 2017
      LL.M. in International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights, Cum Laude

      Fully funded by Rotary Global Grant for Peace and Conflict Prevention/Resolution

    • The Hague Academy of International Law - Académie de droit international de La Haye

      2015 - 2015
      Public International Law Summer School

    • London Business School

      2020 - 2021
      Sustainability Leadership and Corporate Responsibility
    • Universidad de Sevilla

      2011 - 2012
      Erasmus Mobility Grant Law

      Modules included a comparative study of “International Organization", including an additional exam on War Crimes, Gross and Systematic Violations of Human Rights and International Criminal Tribunals.

    • Università degli Studi di Bari

      2007 - 2013
      Master's Degree, Summa Cum Laude Law

      Focused on:- International Law;- International Humanitarian Law;- International Protection of Human Rights;- Legal English and the English Legal System;- Comparative Private Law;These were passed with 100% grade (30/30). Degree Thesis on "IHL and Human Shields"

  • Experience

    • Oxfam Intermón

      Jun 2014 - Oct 2014
      Research Support, Campaign Department

      Support for the Seville Citizen Action Group and the projects “Even it Up” and “Training and Collaboration for Alternative Consumption in Andalusia”.

    • Palacio & Partners, Lawyers

      Apr 2015 - Jan 2016
      Counsel and Research Analyst to Ana Palacio

      Ms. Palacio is Member of the Council of State of Spain, Former Minister of Foreign Affairs and Former Vice-President and Senior Counsel of the World Bank Group.- Researched and prepared briefing material for Ms. Palacio’s participation in high-level discussion panels;- Drafted Ms. Palacio’s intervention outline in various conferences and seminars;- Liaised with members of government, embassies, the media and relevant interest groups;

    • ICTY

      Feb 2016 - Jul 2016
      Office of the Prosecutor (OTP), Trial Division

      Part of the Srebrenica Component in the Case of Ratko Mladić.Legal analysis of issues on humanitarian law and criminal law;Drafting Final Trial Brief Sections, Motions, and Internal Memoranda on specific legal issues;Legal Research and analysis of documentary evidence.

    • IOM - UN Migration Agency

      Feb 2017 - Jul 2017
      International Migration Law Unit

      Reports, papers and information notes on International Migration Law (IML);Analysis of issues related to migration law, criminal law and human rights law;Legal review of pieces of legislation, reports, articles, presentations, and policy papers from within the organisation, governments, other IOs, NGOs and academia;Capacity Building Training on IML for Governmental Officials (modules development).

    • International Committee of the Red Cross - ICRC

      Feb 2017 - Sept 2017
      Online Casebook Research Project

      Research, drafting, and publication of nine cases in the ICRC Casebook.

    • International Committee of the Red Cross - ICRC

      Dec 2017 - Aug 2018
      Legal Associate and MEON Database Manager, Advisory Service on International Humanitarian Law

      Guidance Tool on IHL for the judicial sector;Identified trends and practices in the drafting of national legislation and best practices in the incorporation of international instruments into the domestic legal framework in response to specific requests on priority topics, and produced documents and tools with such information (e.g. Legal Factsheets, ICRC Annual Report, Contribution to thematic UNSG Reports, Bi-Annual Update for the International Review of the Red Cross);Managed the IHL National Implementation Database (MEON DB). Show less

    • British Red Cross

      Sept 2018 - Dec 2020
      Research Fellow

      Lauterpacht Centre for International Law, University of Cambridge – UKCollege Research Associate, Wolfson CollegePart of the team of BRC researchers updating the State Practice Section of the ICRC Online Database on Customary IHL.

    • BST impact

      Jan 2021 - now
      Founding Partner, Corporate Sustainability Analyst and Advisor

      BST Impact is an advisory firm that supports public and private organizations with tailored ESG services and social science research projects. With an approach aligned with international standards, its mission is to maximize the benefits and social impacts of its clients' projects, empowering them to promote sustainability, human rights, gender equality, child protection, and decent work for all.Responsibilities include:Development of customized Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) strategies, design of effective KPIs and measurement tools, and expert support to align internal governance and management systems with relevant standards. Monitoring clients' priorities and needs to ensure that environmental, social, and governance considerations are integrated into their operations.Conducting first and second-party audits for the following standards:SA8000 (Social Accountability)AA1000 SES (Stakeholder Engagement Standard)ISO 20400 (Sustainable Procurement)IQNet SR10 (Social Responsibility Management System)ISO 26000 (Social Responsibility Guidelines)ISO 30415 (Human Resource Management – Diversity & Inclusion)ISO 53800 (Gender Equality)SGE21 (Ethical and Social Responsibility Management System – Spain)PdR 125 (Gender Equality – Italy)GIF (Get it Fair – Italy)Assistance in drafting sustainability reports in line with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) and the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD)/ESRS standards. Show less

    • ReLeG - Red Latinoamericana de Litigio Estratégico en Género

      Sept 2024 - now
      Consultant

      The Latin American Network for Gender-based Strategic Litigation (ReLeG) brings together litigators, academics, legal practitioners, and activists committed to ending gender-based violence and promoting gender equality in Latin America.

    • BOLEO GLOBAL SL

      Feb 2025 - now
      Especialista en Derechos Humanos y Responsabilidad Social Empresarial
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Introduction to Sustainability Reporting and the GRI Standards

      Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)
      Jan 2024
      View certificate certificate
    • Integrating the SDGs into Sustainability Reporting

      Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)
      Jan 2024
      View certificate certificate
    • Socia de la Asociación Española para la Calidad

      Asociación Española para la Calidad
      Feb 2024
    • Reporting on Human Rights with the GRI Standards

      Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)
      Jan 2024
      View certificate certificate
    • Reporting with the GRI Standards

      Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)
      Jan 2024
      View certificate certificate
    • Executive Training

      Datamaran
      Jan 2021
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    • DELE C2 (Spanish)

      Instituto Cervantes
      Jul 2014
      View certificate certificate
    • Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (C1)

      Cambridge English Language Assessment
      May 2009
    • IELTS Academic 8.0

      British Council
      May 2015
    • GRI Certified Sustainability Professional

      Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)
      Feb 2024
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Member of the Career Development Committee

      Issued by ICTY
      ICTYAssociated with Silvia Scozia
    • Volunteer Fundraising (one semester)

      Issued by Amref Health Africa - Italia
      Amref Health Africa - ItaliaAssociated with Silvia Scozia
    • Evaluation of Academic Articles

      Issued by Anuario Ibero-Americano de Derecho Internacional Penal on Apr 2019
      Anuario Ibero-Americano de Derecho Internacional PenalAssociated with Silvia Scozia
    • Judge

      Issued by Nelson Mandela World Human Rights Moot Court Competition on Jul 2017
      Nelson Mandela World Human Rights Moot Court CompetitionAssociated with Silvia Scozia