Emma Thomassine

Experience

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  Sister Namibia

  Mar 2020 - Jul 2020

  Advocacy Intern

  Advocacy for women's rights in a Namibian NGO :- Drafted 3 research and advocacy articles on the following topics : abortion rights, women's representation in the Namibian government and the gendered impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic.- Wrote 5 biographies of famous Namibian feminists.- Created online content (video, posters) for the NGO advocacy campaigns.- Monitored new funding opportunities and assisted in writing project proposals.- Participated in the organization of a ceremony for the International Women's Rights Day.- Performed administrative tasks (writing meeting minutes, welcoming visitors...). Show less

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  Cour nationale du droit d'asile (CNDA)

  Apr 2022 - Aug 2022

  Geopolitical research Intern

  Production of research notes on the geopolitical situation in the countries of origin of asylum seekers:- Updated 5 fact sheets on forced marriages in West and Central Africa.- Drafted a briefing note on recent political developments in Sudan and their impact on the conflicts in Darfur and Kordofan.- Wrote reports on the forms and level of violence in 12 provinces of the Democratic Republic of Congo.- Drafted 21 short notes to assist in the preparation of case briefs for court hearings (on women's rights, minority religion, political opponents, etc.). Show less

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  France terre d'asile

  Feb 2023 - Aug 2023

  Social worker specialised in asylum procedures

  - Helped over 50 asylum-seekers in completing their asylum application files.- Conducted 5 information sessions on the rights of asylum seekers.- Supported 13 adult beneficiaries of international protection in their efforts to integrate into French society.- Produced a multilingual flyer on tips for a successful asylum interview.- Distributed mail and answered calls for a cohort of nearly 400 asylum-seekeers and beneficiaries of international protection.

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  SPF Affaires étrangères, Commerce extérieur et Coopération au Développement

  Nov 2023 - now

  Collaboratrice Coopération au Développement

  Attachée à la cellule Budget