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|period= November 2011 - present
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|universities= University College London, City University London
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For a detailed curriculum vitae of Mr. Demetriou click: [[Vitae: Demetris Demetriou|Full CV]].


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Mr. Demetriou is a Legal Advisor at Future Worlds Center. He is an Implementing Partner of UNHCR Project [[Strengthening Asylum]] in Cyprus. His contribution at FWC contain legal representation in the field of asylum and refugee law, facilitation of submission of asylum applications at the Immigration Police Officers and detention centres. He is also responsible for referring vulnerable persons to appropriate psychological support and accompanying them at RSD interviews and he acts as an advisor.




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==Biography==
==Work Experience==
===[[Future Worlds Center]]===
[[Unit:Development, Education and Humanitarian Affairs]] ; <br> Implementing Partner of UNHCR Project [[Strenghtening Asylum]] in Cyprus
<u>Dates:</u> November 2011 - present<br /> <br> [[Legal Advisor]]
<u>Main Activities and Responsibilities:</u> Legal representation in the field of asylum and refugee law at all stages of the asylum application.<br /><br /> <br> Facilitating the submission of asylum applications at the Immigration Police Officers and detention centres. Submitting applications for legal aid on appeal at the Supreme Court of Cyprus. Liaising with the Ombudsman and governmental authorities to obtain adequate responses.
=== Military Service ===
<ul>
<li> <strong>Title:</strong> {{SmallFlag|imagename=Cyprus flag.jpg}} Reserves Officer </li>
<li> Trained as a reserves infantry officer </li>
<li> Storage Supervisor</li>
<li> Office Mobility Officer</li>
<li> Fuel Supervisor</li>
<li> Head of Platoon</li>
<li> Trainer e.t.c</li>
</ul>
==Education==
===University of Pireaus, Greece, 2005-2009===
<ul>
<li><strong>Degree:</strong> Bachelor </li>
<li><strong>Fields of study:</strong> Politics and Economics </li>
<li><strong>Title earned:</strong> International and European Studies </li>
</ul>




==Workshops - Seminars==
==Workshops - Seminars==
<ul>
<ul>
<li> Training Course, Youth Express Network, Youth in Action Programme, 20 - 26 November 2011, Vila da Marmeleira, Portugal</li>
<li> Training Seminar,  4-6 May 2012, Bologna, Italy </li>
<strong>Title:</strong> Coach me if you can!
<strong>Title:</strong> ELENA Advanced Course, Generalised violence, Armed Conflict & the Need for International Protection
<li> Conference 2 November 2011, Frederic University , Nicosia</li>
<li> Training Seminar, 14-15 December, 2011 / Nicosia, Cyprus </li>
<strong>Title:</strong> Internet Addiction and other online dangers
<strong>Title:</strong> Investigation and documentation of torture according to the Istanbul Protocol
</ul>
<li> Training Seminar 16-17 November 2011, Nicosia, Cyprus</li>
 
<strong>Title:</strong> Fleeing Homophobia, seeking safety in Europe: asylum on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity
</ul><br><br>


==Skills and Competences==
==Languages==
 
===Personal Skills and Competences===
* Mother tongue : Greek  
* Mother tongue : Greek  
* Other language : English (advanced), Russian (basic), French (basic)
* Other language : English (fluent), French (intermediate)
 
===Social Skills and Competences===
* Team Spirit
* Good ability to adapt to multicultural environments
* Good communication skills
 
===Organisational Skills and Competences===
* Leadership
* Good sense of organisation and team management
 
===Computer Skills and Competences===
* Very good use of the internet
* Very good use of Microsoft Office™ tools (Word™, Excel™ and PowerPoint™)
* Very good knowledge of Smartdraw and In-Design program


==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 23:42, 24 October 2014

Demetris Demetriou
Demetris Demetriou
With FWC November 2011 - present
Key Project(s) Strengthening Asylum
Degree(s) LLB Law, LLM Public International Law, Barrister-at-law - member of the Cyprus Bar since 2011
University(ies) University College London, City University London



For a detailed curriculum vitae of Mr. Demetriou click: Full CV.


Mr. Demetriou is a Legal Advisor at Future Worlds Center. He is an Implementing Partner of UNHCR Project Strengthening Asylum in Cyprus. His contribution at FWC contain legal representation in the field of asylum and refugee law, facilitation of submission of asylum applications at the Immigration Police Officers and detention centres. He is also responsible for referring vulnerable persons to appropriate psychological support and accompanying them at RSD interviews and he acts as an advisor.



Workshops - Seminars

  • Training Seminar, 4-6 May 2012, Bologna, Italy
    • Title: ELENA Advanced Course, Generalised violence, Armed Conflict & the Need for International Protection
  • Training Seminar, 14-15 December, 2011 / Nicosia, Cyprus
    • Title: Investigation and documentation of torture according to the Istanbul Protocol
  • Training Seminar 16-17 November 2011, Nicosia, Cyprus
    • Title: Fleeing Homophobia, seeking safety in Europe: asylum on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity



Languages

  • Mother tongue : Greek
  • Other language : English (fluent), French (intermediate)

References

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