Our team
EXECUTIVE BOARD
The GROW Executive Board is composed of the co-presidents, the general secretaries, and the treasurer of the association. It is the executive body of our organisation that makes decisions regarding the governance of the think tank and resolves other issues related to the think tank’s operations after consulting with the heads of departments or the entire organisation when necessary.
Marie CHAPOT
Founding co-chair
I have a degree in International Relations (ESPOL, Lille) and a Masters in Human Rights and Multi-Level Governance from the University of Padua (Italy). My research interests focus in particular on international justice and women’s rights. My master’s thesis looked at the option of restorative justice for victims/survivors of conflict-related sexual violence. I had written my undergraduate research paper on Feminist activists and penal abolitionism. Study of a radical position. |
Vincent LEFEBVRE
Founding co-chair
I have a degree in International Relations (ESPOL, Lille) and a Master’s Degree in Human Rights and Multi-Level Governance from the University of Padua (Italy). After an internship with the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, I carried out a traineeship at the Office of the Commissioner for Human Rights of the Council of Europe, where I notably worked on environmental and migration rights issues. I now work for the European Implementation Network, an NGO based in Strasbourg that collaborates with various European institutional and civil society players to implement the decisions of the European Court of Human Rights. My research interests revolve around refugee rights, environmental rights, criminal justice, in particular the prosecution of perpetrators of genocide (cultural and environmental), as well as the interaction of different levels of jurisdiction in the protection of these rights and related accountability mechanisms. |
Émilie Delahais
general secretary
I’m studying International Relations at ESPOL (Lille), I’ve always had a passion for writing and a desire to be useful, ‘in my own way’. Joining GROW quickly became an obvious way for me to combine these two interests. At ESPOL, I was in charge of the editorial department of Caribou, an environmental awareness association, and I did my degree course at Lambersart town hall, where I wrote a report in preparation for the town’s next call for tenders. On the strength of these editorial experiences, I hope to make my contribution to the think tank. It’s in an environment like this that I’d like to flourish, both as an association and professionally. |
Lucie FAYOUX
general secretary
As a student at Sciences Po Lille and the University of Kent, I’m doing a double-diploma in political science and international relations. At the same time, I’m doing a degree in Art History, which I’m trying to link to my interest in defending human rights in conflict situations by working on the theme of cultural genocide. I’m also interested in transitional justice in post-conflict societies, the use of rape as a weapon of war and violations of the law of armed conflict. |
Naomi Ouattara
treasurer
I have a degree in international relations from ESPOL (Lille, France), and I’m currently working as an assistant accountant in an accountancy firm as part of a BTS (2-year higher diploma) in Accounting and Management in Le Mans, the town where I grew up. Formerly involved with Amnesty International, I continue to work for human rights within GROW as treasurer and in the advocacy department. I’m particularly interested in corporate social responsibility and restrictions on individual freedoms, mainly in Europe and Africa. |
Jade Roger
treasury officer
I am currently in my third year of a Bachelor’s degree in International Finance, and I’m doing a parallel course at the IAE in Lille and the Complutense University in Madrid. As a volunteer with the Solid’Action association, I’m involved in the fight against inequalities in access to information. Our work involves collecting university books and redistributing them to partner universities and associations in West and Central Africa. On the strength of my experience in voluntary work, I’d like to put my skills to work for GROW. With my commitment to social justice issues, I was immediately drawn to the think tank GROW, which offers an ideal platform for combining my treasury and communication skills with my commitment to human rights. |
PUBLIC RELATIONS DEPARTMENT
The Public Relations Department is responsible for designing campaigns to disseminate our work to various stakeholders, contacting them for conferences, round tables, or symposiums.
Apolline Barillé
public relations officer
After three exciting years at Sciences Po Bordeaux (including a year as an exchange student at the University of Sussex), in September 2023 I joined the double master’s programme in Public Affairs and International Relations (MPIA) at Glendon College, York University (Toronto, ON) and Sciences Po Strasbourg (France). Over the years, I have developed a keen interest in the field of public health, and more specifically in health governance. In the future, I would like to implement international public policies that promote equal access to healthcare for every individual. More specifically, I would like to focus on protecting and improving the medical rights of people living with HIV. |
Emeline Dandeu
In charge of Public Relations
I’m currently doing a Master’s 2 in International and European Fundamental Rights Law, and since the start of my degree I’ve always wanted to get involved in defending fundamental rights. I’m particularly interested in defending refugees and migrants, and this last year I specialised in issues relating to the treatment of migrants in Libya. Modern slavery is also one of my favourite subjects. So my involvement with GROW has given me an enriching insight into these issues. My future goals are to become a professional in the field of advocacy and humanitarian project management. |
Marion Decoularé-Delafontaine
In charge of Public Relations
I’m a final-year undergraduate student in European Political Science at ESPOL (Lille). I’m passionate about environmental issues, food safety and lobbying, and I’m currently writing a research paper on the impact of lobbying on European environmental policies. |
ADVOCACY DEPARTMENT
The Advocacy Department conducts research and awareness-raising activities on specific topics related to human rights. It produces various formats, including fact sheets, articles, infographics, and drafts reports and policy briefs that make recommendations to relevant stakeholders. The Advocacy Department is currently divided into two major themes, representing our main advocacy focuses: the treatment of prisoners in France and modern slavery worldwide.
Emeline Dandeu
Advocacy co-manager
I’m currently doing a Master’s 2 in International and European Fundamental Rights Law, and since the start of my degree I’ve always wanted to get involved in defending fundamental rights. I’m particularly interested in defending refugees and migrants, and this last year I specialised in issues relating to the treatment of migrants in Libya. Modern slavery is also one of my favourite subjects. So my involvement with GROW has given me an enriching insight into these issues. My future goals are to become a professional in the field of advocacy and humanitarian project management. |
Samantha FRARY--AUBERT
Advocacy co-manager
After completing my degree in International Relations (ESPOL), I graduated from a Master’s degree (LLM) in International Human Rights Law with International Migration. Passionate about international law and human rights, I decided to specialise in the field of migration after my undergraduate research paper on The Protection of IDPs under International Law – the case of Nagorno-Karabakh. Today, my research focuses mainly on refugee law and international criminal law. My master’s thesis focuses on The Place of Victims under International Criminal Law – A study of the application of victim participation in the ICC and its inherent hierarchy of victims. The common goal of all my research is to defend the rights of the most vulnerable. I would like to go on to work for international tribunals, in particular the ICC, or NGOs defending human rights and refugees. |
Chloé Artus
Advocacy officer
Je suis en troisième année de licence de Relations Internationales (ESPOL, Lille) et, pour la finalisation de mon diplôme, je rédige actuellement un dossier de recherche sur l’influence de la langue dans la construction de l’identité au sein de la théorie du philosophe Charles Taylor. Je suis engagée dans plusieurs associations, comme Fridays For Future, Nous Toutes et Utopia 56, ce qui me permet de rendre le rêve utopique d’un monde respectant les droits de tou.te.s un peu plus concret chaque jour. En curieuse invétérée, il m’est difficile de choisir un aspect de la justice qui me passionne plus qu’un autre, mais je dirai que la justice sociale et les droits des personnes sexisées sont deux domaines dans lesquelles je m’investis spécifiquement. |
EMILIE DELAHAIS
Advocacy officer
I’m studying International Relations at ESPOL (Lille), I’ve always had a passion for writing and a desire to be useful, ‘in my own way’. Joining GROW quickly became an obvious way for me to combine these two interests. At ESPOL, I was in charge of the editorial department of Caribou, an environmental awareness association, and I did my degree course at Lambersart town hall, where I wrote a report in preparation for the town’s next call for tenders. On the strength of these editorial experiences, I hope to make my contribution to the think tank. It’s in an environment like this that I’d like to flourish, both as an association and professionally. |
Lélia Eman
Advocacy officer
After three years of literary preparatory classes and two Masters in research, I turned to advocacy to combine my taste for writing and research with that of defending fundamental rights and individual freedoms. I started by joining a coordination group of feminist associations campaigning for the defence of women’s rights at national, European and international level. We worked to enshrine abortion in the Constitution, set out demands for the European elections and put together a feminist advocacy document for the recent legislative elections. |
LUCIE FAYOUX
Advocacy officer
As a student at Sciences Po Lille and the University of Kent, I’m doing a double-diploma in political science and international relations. At the same time, I’m doing a degree in Art History, which I’m trying to link to my interest in defending human rights in conflict situations by working on the theme of cultural genocide. I’m also interested in transitional justice in post-conflict societies, the use of rape as a weapon of war and violations of the law of armed conflict. |
Perrine Ketelers
Advocacy officer
I am currently doing a master’s degree in Peace, Humanitarian Aid and Development at Sciences Po Lille and the University of Münster (Germany). I am particularly interested in the study of conflicts and International Humanitarian Law. In addition to my academic career, I have always been personally committed to the protection of human rights and international solidarity in the broadest sense. In view of my interest in human rights, particularly refugee law, this year I am writing a group dissertation focusing on the integration of Syrian migrants in Germany. I also wrote my final dissertation on the attempt to democratise Afghanistan between 2002 and 2021, and more specifically on the failure of Afghan resistance. |
Sorine Tourneboeuf
Chargée de plaidoyer
I’m currently in my third year at Sciences Po Bordeaux, and have just returned from a university exchange in Colombia, with a view to specializing in international relations and human rights. My commitment to human rights began at the age of 13, when I joined a departmental youth council. I then co-founded a humanitarian Junior Association, where I worked on international solidarity projects, notably in Burkina Faso and Lebanon. I also had the opportunity to sit on the Board of Directors of the Réseau National des Juniors Associations, which led to the publication of a white paper defending minors’ right of association. |
Célia Vanwalleghem
Chargée de plaidoyer
As a final-year student in the International Relations degree programme at ESPOL, I have been an exchange student at the National University of Taiwan. For me, this experience represents an opportunity to deepen my knowledge of the Asian region, particularly the major issues of our time, and to continue learning the Chinese language. Ever since I was very young, I’ve loved getting involved in different associations, which allows me to have a real impact on the world around me. The wealth of community life in Lille and Espol has enabled me to get involved in the world of eloquence through RVT ESPOL, ecology with Le Caribou and fundamental rights. This summer, I had the opportunity to do an internship in the public diplomacy department of the Embassy of the United States of America in Paris, which gave me the chance to work on some very interesting projects, in particular broadening the Embassy’s target audience and promoting diversity. |
LEGAL DEPARTMENT
The Legal Department ensures the implementation of international human rights standards. Its activities include overseeing cases against France at the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe and interacting with UN human rights mechanisms. Additionally, its activities aim to promote and enhance the research conducted within the think tank.
Vincent Lefebvre
head of the legal department
I have a degree in International Relations (ESPOL, Lille) and a Master’s Degree in Human Rights and Multi-Level Governance from the University of Padua (Italy). After an internship with the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, I carried out a traineeship at the Office of the Commissioner for Human Rights of the Council of Europe, where I notably worked on environmental and migration rights issues. I now work for the European Implementation Network, an NGO based in Strasbourg that collaborates with various European institutional and civil society players to implement the decisions of the European Court of Human Rights. My research interests revolve around refugee rights, environmental rights, criminal justice, in particular the prosecution of perpetrators of genocide (cultural and environmental), as well as the interaction of different levels of jurisdiction in the protection of these rights and related accountability mechanisms. |
Niccolò Fantin
Legal compliance officer
With a degree in International Relations and Diplomacy from the University of Trieste and a Masters in Human Rights and Multi-Level Governance from the University of Padua, my academic career has been marked by a keen interest in the intersection between traditional human rights investigation methodologies and the challenges posed by the digital age. Beyond the academic world, I actively developed my commitment to human rights and international relations as a freelance journalist for Koliba. Through thought-provoking articles, I explored topics such as minority rights, fundamental freedoms and international justice. In addition, in my current role as project and communications officer at the Dutch NGO UpRights, which is dedicated to pursuing justice and accountability for human rights violations, I am deeply involved in strengthening the processes of investigating human rights violations and international crimes.
Sarah Marie
Legal compliance officer
I have a double degree in law and political science from the Université Jean Moulin Lyon 3. I went on to do a double Master 1 in France and Lebanon at Saint Joseph University in international public law. I also passed a university diploma in common law that year. Then I did my research and professional master’s in human rights and humanitarian law at the Université Paris-Saclay. My dissertation was on the impact of acts of terrorism on refugee law in France and the United States. At the same time, I was admitted to the Paris Bar at the end of my first year of the Master’s programme and attended the Paris Bar School during my Master’s 2. After about a year and a half at the school, I passed my bar exam in October 2023. During those years, I did a number of internships, mainly in asylum law, criminal law and international criminal justice. |
HUMAN RIGHTS DEPARTMENT
The Human Rights Department is in charge of creating content aimed at educating the public on human rights. It produces various types of content that are periodically shared on our social media, requiring weekly monitoring efforts. These contents include explanations of human rights concepts, weekly news updates, and focuses on current issues. The department is divided into seven themes: rule of law and fundamental freedoms, children’s rights, environmental rights, women’s rights, LGBTQIA+ rights, the rights of refugees and migrants, and international justice and humanitarian law.
Maëlie Falgueirettes
Co-Head of the Human Rights Division and Head of Children’s Rights
I am currently in my second year of Bachelor’s of Law with a specialisation in Political Science at the Université Catholique de Lille, and I am planning to do a Master’s in European Law. I have always been interested in international issues, therefore it was natural for me to choose a degree that, while being academically rigorous, is also enriching thanks to the diversity of the subjects taught, in both political science and law. In addition to my studies, I have also been able to gain experience through my involvement in charitable work and associations. |
Solène Paris
Co-head of the human rights department and environmental rights officer
I am a student of an International Relations bachelor’s degree at ESPOL. I have always had a passion for journalism and International Relations. I’ve been lucky enough to do a number of internships, including an editorial internship at Sud Ouest and an internship as a reporter for the World Forum 2023. This placement at the World Forum for Responsible Economy helped me to understand how important it is for companies to make the transition to better international development. I think it’s very important, as a young person, to be aware and active in this fight that affects us all. Environmental law is not insignificant. |
Clémence Aissaoui-Privat
International Justice and International Humanitarian Law officer
I am currently doing a European degree in political science (ESPOL, Lille), so getting involved with GROW was an obvious choice. My interest in social justice issues intensified after a university exchange in Lebanon. I then specialised in the Middle East and North Africa, with a particular focus on geopolitics and international cooperation. I chose to focus on international justice and international humanitarian law, two areas that are essential to conflict management. My aim is to contribute, in my own small way, to positive change. I also have a keen interest in migration issues. Having done an internship at Utopia 56, I was able to deepen my knowledge and commitment. |
Emilie Céré-Pujol
Chargée État de droit et libertés fondamentales
I have a degree in Law from the Université de Pau et des Pays de l’Adour in Bayonne. During this degree, I did an Erasmus placement in Salamanca in Spain for a year. Thanks to this experience, I was able to choose subjects that were more in line with my professional convictions, such as the law of international organisations and the international protection of human rights. I then went on to do a Master’s degree at the University of Granada in Andalusia: Master en Cultura de Paz, Conflictos, Educación y Derechos Humanos, where I was able to develop my skills in social sciences, international relations and international law. At the same time, I obtained a university diploma in Humanitarian and International Aid from the Institut Louis Joinet. I am currently a volunteer with the European Solidarity Corps in Valencia, Spain, in an organisation that creates Erasmus projects for students in the Valencian community and develops projects for social inclusion and the development of non-formal education. |
Hermine de moissac
women's rights officer
I am currently in my first year of a Masters in Human Rights and Humanitarian Action at the School of International Affairs at Sciences Po Paris. I’m particularly interested in women’s rights and children’s rights, and I’m currently looking for internships in these areas for my gap year. I have a bachelor’s degree, which I also completed at Sciences Po, with a geographical focus on Latin America and the Iberian Peninsula. As part of this, I was lucky enough to study for a year in Salamanca, Spain. |
Fatou Diouf
environmental rights officer
I graduated from ESPOL with a degree in International Relations and am currently an auditor at the Conservatoire National des Arts et Métiers, studying for a Master 1 in QSE and RSE Risk Management. At the end of this master’s, I hope to be able to start a new law degree and a master’s in private international law. This is quite a change of direction after having wanted to pursue a career exclusively in the field of defending children’s rights. Now I’m mainly interested in doing cross-disciplinary research into the defence of children’s rights and the environment. |
Lou Hugot
International justice and humanitarian law officer
I am currently doing a double master’s degree between Sciences Po Bordeaux and National Taipei University. In addition to my role in GROW, I am also a member of Deka Ewe, an organisation dedicated to improving access to education in developing countries. My interest in diplomacy and its central role in international relations has led me to take an active part in many of the sessions offered by Sciences Po’s MUN. I would like to pursue a career in diplomatic or geopolitical roles, particularly those related to the regions that are dear to me, namely Asia and Latin America. |
Emma Macpherson
women's rights officer
I am currently in my final year of a BA (Hons) in Politics and International Relations at Queen Mary University of London. During my studies I have specialised in gender, media and international relations. I studied gender issues in politics and international relations at the University of Melbourne, as an exchange student, and at my university in England; as a result of these experiences, I specified the research for my bachelor’s thesis around the concept of the continuum of violence against women. Within this framework, I decided to examine this phenomenon through the link between gender inequalities and sexual violence in times of peace and war, as well as in the international policies of these two time spheres. In addition, having worked at the World Economic Forum and done an internship at the House of Commons of the British Parliament, these experiences reinforced my belief in the importance of political institutions and the role of the media in transmitting information on major international policy issues. |
COMMUNICATION DEPARTMENT
The Communication Department develops and implements the think tank’s internal and external communications strategy. Its main task is to present our work on social networks, as well as on our website and newsletter, ensuring a balance between the graphic identity of our organisation and the readability of the content.
Marie CHAPOT
Co-Head of communication
I have a degree in International Relations (ESPOL, Lille) and a Masters in Human Rights and Multi-Level Governance from the University of Padua (Italy). My research interests focus in particular on international justice and women’s rights. My master’s thesis looked at the option of restorative justice for victims/survivors of conflict-related sexual violence. I had written my undergraduate research paper on Feminist activists and penal abolitionism. Study of a radical position. |
Marine POTIER
co-Head of communication & illustrator
I have a degree in foreign and regional languages, literature and civilisations (LLCER) in English, and I’m currently studying for my second year of a Masters in Automatic Language Processing at the UFR SLHS in Besançon (Bourgogne Franche-Comté), with a view to becoming a computer engineer and linguist. Although my studies are not directly related to human rights, I have always been interested in the rights of women, LGBTQIA+ people and children. |
Vannina Bozzi-Robadey
in charge of communication
As a student of Political Science and International Relations at ESPOL, I am very interested in geopolitics and global governance. Motivated by the fact that I am acquiring interesting and enriching experiences, both personally and professionally, I am a member, within the school, of the UNICEF branch and the ESPOMUN association, which represents ESPOL’s Model United Nations delegation. The GROW think tank, which is sensitive to socio-environmental justice, seemed to me to be the ideal organisation to reconcile my interest in writing and communication with my interest in human and environmental rights. |
Inès Chatelais
in charge of communication
As a student in International Relations since 2022 at ESPOL in Lille, I enjoy trying to understand the different issues at stake on the contemporary international scene. I have always been attracted by the diversity of ideas that can exist, and in particular their different uses in a broad field such as international relations. All these interconnected relationships, the dismantling of truth and falsehood, of critical thinking. I like trying to understand the world and to solve this ideological puzzle in order to understand the place I want to take in this system. Apart from that, I am very involved in associations, from the Sports Office to the creation of a cellar centre within the “Le Petit Lillois” association. I enjoy learning, carrying out projects and, above all, taking action. |
Hermine De Moissac
in charge of communication
I am currently in my first year of a Masters in Human Rights and Humanitarian Action at the School of International Affairs at Sciences Po Paris. I’m particularly interested in women’s rights and children’s rights, and I’m currently looking for internships in these areas for my gap year. I have a bachelor’s degree, which I also completed at Sciences Po, with a geographical focus on Latin America and the Iberian Peninsula. As part of this, I was lucky enough to study for a year in Salamanca, Spain. |
Iman Seepersad
in charge of communication
Originally from Mauritius, I have a degree in International Relations from ESPOL (European School of Political and Social Sciences). During this degree, I also had the opportunity to study at HGU in South Korea. I’m currently doing a Masters in Peace, Conflict and Security, delivered by UNITAR and the Universitat Oberta de Catalunya, before going on to do a second MSc in Human Rights and Politics at the London School of Economics next year. My background has shaped my interest in human rights, and more specifically in the intersection between the defence of children’s rights in war-torn countries and international conflict resolution. For example, my bachelor’s thesis focused on the strategic use of child soldiers in the MENA region, a subject that I intend to explore further in my current master’s degree. I am also very interested in the rights of refugees, women’s rights, access to education for children in precarious situations and in conflict zones, the ecological transition in developing countries such as Mauritius, and the treatment of minority communities and intercultural conflicts. |
CULTURE DEPARTMENT
The Culture Department writes cultural recommendations on books, films, series, music, podcasts, etc. that can help to educate, inform and raise awareness of human rights. It also produces profiles of personalities who have had an impact on the promotion of human rights, as well as other formats such as articles linking culture and human rights, podcasts, interviews, etc.
Mathilde Arnauld
Head of the culture department
As a third-year International Relations student at ESPOL (Lille), I am passionate about diplomacy and geopolitical issues, particularly in the Central Asian region. I spent 6 months on exchange at the American University of Bishkek in Kyrgyzstan. I would like to continue my studies with a master’s degree in Asian Studies or International Negotiations. I am writing my research paper on the construction of the people in left-wing populism in Latin America. |
Minhhang Barouk
In charge of culture
I am a third-year International Relations student at ESPOL (Lille). In 2022, I had the opportunity to help organise the Benvivo Francophone Summit dedicated to benevolence, which gave me food for thought about the problems and uncertainties linked to the future, whether in environmental, social or political terms. This realisation motivated me to take action at my own level and I decided to join GROW as a cultural and translation officer. |
Camille Grosseuvre
In charge of culture
I’m currently in my 3rd year of a degree in European political science at ESPOL, and hope to go on to do a master’s in journalism or international relations in the Mediterranean and the Middle East. I’ve been aiming to become a journalist for a few years now and I’m writing a research paper on the ambivalent links between journalism and political power. |
Kelly Owona Doun
In charge of culture
I’m currently in the second year of a degree in French law and a D.U. in Anglo-American law at the University of Cergy in the Paris region. Formerly a volunteer with the Red Cross, I am now working for GROW as a cultural officer. I’m particularly interested in anti-racism, feminism and international justice. |
EDITORIAL SECRETARIAT
The Editorial Secretariat carries out proofreading work to refine, check and correct the content of our work. One of the main objectives of the Editorial Secretariat is to ensure that our work is accurate, of high quality and understandable to as many people as possible.
Camille Grosseuvre
Head of the editorial secretariat
I’m currently in my 3rd year of a degree in European political science at ESPOL, and hope to go on to do a master’s in journalism or international relations in the Mediterranean and the Middle East. I’ve been aiming to become a journalist for a few years now and I’m writing a research paper on the ambivalent links between journalism and political power. |
Asma Ben El Moudane
editorial secretary
Following my intercultural exchange with Denmark’s Rysentseen University, where I created a Model United Nations (MUN) at secondary school, I continued my academic career by taking a European degree in political science at ESPOL (Lille). As a communications officer with the Espomena student association and an active member of the Jeunes IHEDN, I developed a taste for civic action and intercultural sharing by embracing European values. My involvement in a wide range of projects bears witness to the value I place on multidisciplinarity. Representing Burkina Faso on the FAO – Food and Agriculture Organisation – committee at the MUN held in ESPOL in 2024 deepened my understanding of the challenges of food security, a pillar of human rights that is particularly important to me. |
Vannina BOZZI-ROBADEY
Editorial secretary
As a student of Political Science and International Relations at ESPOL, I am very interested in geopolitics and global governance. Motivated by the fact that I am acquiring interesting and enriching experiences, both personally and professionally, I am a member, within the school, of the UNICEF branch and the ESPOMUN association, which represents ESPOL’s Model United Nations delegation. The GROW think tank, which is sensitive to socio-environmental justice, seemed to me to be the ideal organisation to reconcile my interest in writing and communication with my interest in human and environmental rights. |
Clémence HOËT
editorial secretary
After graduating from ESPOL with a BA in International Relations, I decided to continue my studies in Dublin on a Masters in International Politics at Trinity College. I was incredibly lucky to spend a semester in Lebanon, at the Lebanese American University in Beirut, studying Middle Eastern politics. That semester changed me forever. Lebanon is an incredible country, with an equally incredible population, generous and unfortunately living through multiple crises (electricity, economic, political, petrol). I decided to write my undergraduate dissertation on Hezbollah’s involvement in the Syrian war and the delegitimisation of a national resistance force. |
TRANSLATION DEPARTMENT
The Translation Department is responsible for translating the work of the writers, ensuring that the think tank’s content is accessible at an international level. All our content is available in English and French.
Gabriel Capitolo
Head of translation
I graduated from ESPOL in 2022 with a degree in European Political Science and am currently a student on the Erasmus Mundus European Politics and Society, Vaclav Havel Joint Masters Programme. My final dissertation was on political corruption and financial crime in the French state. Currently, my MA takes me to study at Charles University (CZ), Jagiellonian University (PL), Leiden University (NL), and Universitat Pompeu Fabra (ES). Having grown up in North and Latin America, I have a particular interest in the EU’s international relations. |
Marion Decoularé-Delafontaine
In charge of French-English translation
I’m a final-year undergraduate student in European Political Science at ESPOL (Lille). I’m passionate about environmental issues, food safety and lobbying, and I’m currently writing a research paper on the impact of lobbying on European environmental policies. |
Samantha Frary--Aubert
In charge of French-English translation
After completing my degree in International Relations (ESPOL), I graduated from a Master’s degree (LLM) in International Human Rights Law with International Migration. Passionate about international law and human rights, I decided to specialise in the field of migration after my undergraduate research paper on The Protection of IDPs under International Law – the case of Nagorno-Karabakh. Today, my research focuses mainly on refugee law and international criminal law. My master’s thesis focuses on The Place of Victims under International Criminal Law – A study of the application of victim participation in the ICC and its inherent hierarchy of victims. The common goal of all my research is to defend the rights of the most vulnerable. I would like to go on to work for international tribunals, in particular the ICC, or NGOs defending human rights and refugees. |
Léa Grandemange
In charge of French-English translation
Having fallen in love with interdisciplinary teaching, I first took a degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences at Maastricht University (UM). My dissertation focused on the justifications for the French government’s use of the forces of law and order against movements defending the rights of racialised and/or Muslim people on French soil. Now doing a Masters in Governance of Sustainability at the University of Leiden (UL), I am continuing a mixture of disciplines, from biology to public administration and economics, all with a focus on ecology and sustainable development. |
Iman Seepersad
In charge of French-English translation
Originally from Mauritius, I have a degree in International Relations from ESPOL (European School of Political and Social Sciences). During this degree, I also had the opportunity to study at HGU in South Korea. I’m currently doing a Masters in Peace, Conflict and Security, delivered by UNITAR and the Universitat Oberta de Catalunya, before going on to do a second MSc in Human Rights and Politics at the London School of Economics next year. My background has shaped my interest in human rights, and more specifically in the intersection between the defence of children’s rights in war-torn countries and international conflict resolution. For example, my bachelor’s thesis focused on the strategic use of child soldiers in the MENA region, a subject that I intend to explore further in my current master’s degree. I am also very interested in the rights of refugees, women’s rights, access to education for children in precarious situations and in conflict zones, the ecological transition in developing countries such as Mauritius, and the treatment of minority communities and intercultural conflicts. |
Emma Le Helley
In charge of French-English translation
As a student at Sciences Po Bordeaux, I’ve just completed a year of academic exchange at the University of Potsdam. I took advantage of this year to study Africa, a vast subject which, in my opinion, was studied far too little in my course in France. After studying war, development, feminism and the integration of refugees in Africa, I hope to be able to continue my research on the continent when I write my final dissertation. |
Greta Aurora Zottoli
In charge of French-English translation
My educational background includes a Master’s degree in International Relations with a specialisation in Diplomacy from LUISS Guido Carli University in Rome, Italy. Prior to that, I obtained a degree in Languages, Cultures, Literatures and Translation from La Sapienza University in Rome. I have a particular interest in human rights, with a specific commitment to women’s rights. Indeed, my academic and professional career has been guided by a deep commitment to equality and empowerment. This passion was awakened during my in-depth research for my Master’s thesis, A Female Commitment to Europe: Fabrizia Baduel Glorioso – First Lady of Europe. Exploring the history of Italian foreign policy, I explored the role of Fabrizia Baduel Glorioso, an Italian trade unionist, and her contributions to European integration in the 1980s. Witnessing her historic achievements as the first Italian woman to chair the Economic and Social Committee, and later to sit in the European Parliament, resonated deeply with my commitment to women’s rights. |
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