ISHR Interns and Fellows

As a passionate law student committed to humanitarian law and social justice, Afrin aims to effect positive change through education and legal expertise. A significant part of her work involves contributing to policy analysis. Afrin  led initiatives focused on child protection, gender-based violence prevention, and community engagement. 

Pauline Bertschy joins ISHR as a Communications Assistant for a 6-month mission (PPE+). She holds a Master’s degree in Marketing and is passionate about human rights advocacy issues. Pauline’s values of respect and equity guide her work making her committed to promoting these principles in all aspects of human communication.

Mery is a Honduran Lawyer, with a strong desire to help people develop in a good way and protect human rights. She is a recipient of a DLA Piper stipend. 

Nicolas joins ISHR for a 6-month mission (PPE+) as Human Resources Assistant to help to maintain and develop HRM processes and department’s daily activities. Previous to ISHR, he achieved 10 years of professional experience of customer services. Passionate by human relationships and cultures, he is particularly keen to support diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Hana is a Master’s student in International and European Law at Aix-Marseille University, specialising in Humanitarian and Human rights Law. She was part of the Aix Global Justice Legal Clinic where she worked with NGOs and lawyers on strategic litigation, advocacy and research. Hana is particularly familiar with the Inter-American human rights system and is deeply interested in transitional justice as a path towards reconciliation and peace.

Prior to joining ISHR, Isabella worked in the field of the rights of displaced populations and with the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights. Interested in activist protection issues, specially the intersection of human rights advocacy and international law, particularly in the protection of vulnerable groups. She aims to contribute to creating safer environments for activists worldwide. Isabella is in her final year of her Master’s degree in International and Development Studies. 

Natika is a human rights advocate with nearly a decade of experience planning and implementing advocacy campaigns in human rights. She has worked with international organizations and watchdog NGOs and collaborated with the public and private sectors. Natika has a proven track record of effectively communicating the needs of underrepresented groups to governments and the media. She is passionate about promoting the indivisibility and interdependence of human rights and climate justice.

Deeply passionate about human rights protection, Zélie is skilled in international law and international organizations law. She has gained experience within the UN system and holds expertise in civil society’s engagement in international organizations.

Antoine supports the Africa programme at ISHR. He is a global citizen and young professional in human rights, development cooperation, and humanitarian action. Raised between Beijing, Shanghai, Montreal and Marrakech, he holds an LL.M. from Peking University, a Master of International Law from Université Panthéon-Assas, and a B.C.L. and J.D. from McGill University.