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[[Unit for the Rehabilitation of Victims of Torture]]
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'''Danae Psilla''' started working at the Future Worlds Center in March 2012 as a Public Information Officer for the [[UNHCR]] funded project [[Strengthening Asylum]] for Refugees And Asylum Seekers in Cyprus. The post sought to raise awareness on refugee and asylum issues in Cyprus. In January 2014 she undertook the post of the Integration Officer through which she advocated for, and supported the integration of individuals and communities of refugees into the Cypriot society.
== Bio ==
===Work Experience===
Before joining the [[Future Worlds Center]], Danae worked with the European Network against Racism. She has worked with NGOs in Mexico, Tanzania, Nepal, Cyprus, and the UK. She has carried out research on enforced disappearances for the International Centre for Transitional Justice in Cyprus, and on the making of sons for the CWIN, Nepal. For the past 5 years her work has revolved around refugee issues and minority rights.


Danaë joined the FWC team in March 2012.
===Academic Background===
Danaë holds an MSc in Human Rights from the London School of Economics and a BA in Social Anthropology and Development Studies from the University of Sussex, UK. While working at FWC Danae also gained an Bachelors of Laws, LLB, from the University of London, by studying remotely.  


             
==Bio and Activities ==
Danaë started working at the Future Worlds Center in March 2012 as a Public Information Officer for the UNHCR funded project Strengthening Asylum for Refugees And Asylum Seekers in Cyprus. The post seeks to raise awareness on refugee and asylum issues in Cyprus.


Before joining the Future Worlds Center she worked with the European Network against Racism. She has worked with NGOs in Mexico, Tanzania, Nepal, Cyprus, and the UK. She has carried out research on enforced disappearances for the International Centre for Transitional Justice in Cyprus, and on the making of sons for the CWIN, Nepal. For the past 4 years her work has revolved around migration and refugee issues.
== Activities == 
As part of her roles, Danae assisted individuals with their residency applications, helped them navigate their way through the Cypriot labour market, and organized and facilitated a series of workshops for persons of concern (i.e. youth, female asylum seekers and refugees), helping them gain important skills, knowledge, and competencies that would enable their participation in the local communities.  
 
Danae also held the project coordinator's role for the [[Unit for the Rehabilitation of Victims of Torture]] a Program for survivors of torture funded by the [[UNVFVT|United Nations Voluntary Fund for Victims of Torture]].
 
 
==Media==
During her time at [[Future Worlds Center]] Danae co-hosted a weekly radio show on Astra FM on the minority groups Cyprus and human rights.
 
Danae was interviewed in a short video created to promote the results of the [[Reinventing Democracy in the Digital Era (2012)]] project.
 
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Danaë holds an MSc in Human Rights from the London School of Economics and a BA in Social Anthropology and Development Studies from the University of Sussex, UK.
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==List of SDDs facilitated and co-facilitated==
Danae participated at numerous SDDP ([[Structured Dialogic Design Process]]) laboratories organized and facilitated by [[Future Worlds Center]] and members of the SDDP [[Knowledge Management Team]], listed below.


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Latest revision as of 00:58, 29 January 2024

Danaë Psilla
Danaë Psilla
With FWC March 2012 - June 2015
Title Public Information Officer
Integration Advisor
Key Project(s) Strengthening Asylum

Unit for the Rehabilitation of Victims of Torture

Degree(s) MSc, BA(Hons), LLB
Filed(s) of study Social Anthropology, International Development, Human Rights Law
University(ies) University of Sussex (UK)
London School of Economics and Political Science (UK)
University of London (UK)




Danae Psilla started working at the Future Worlds Center in March 2012 as a Public Information Officer for the UNHCR funded project Strengthening Asylum for Refugees And Asylum Seekers in Cyprus. The post sought to raise awareness on refugee and asylum issues in Cyprus. In January 2014 she undertook the post of the Integration Officer through which she advocated for, and supported the integration of individuals and communities of refugees into the Cypriot society.

Bio

Work Experience

Before joining the Future Worlds Center, Danae worked with the European Network against Racism. She has worked with NGOs in Mexico, Tanzania, Nepal, Cyprus, and the UK. She has carried out research on enforced disappearances for the International Centre for Transitional Justice in Cyprus, and on the making of sons for the CWIN, Nepal. For the past 5 years her work has revolved around refugee issues and minority rights.

Academic Background

Danaë holds an MSc in Human Rights from the London School of Economics and a BA in Social Anthropology and Development Studies from the University of Sussex, UK. While working at FWC Danae also gained an Bachelors of Laws, LLB, from the University of London, by studying remotely.


Activities

As part of her roles, Danae assisted individuals with their residency applications, helped them navigate their way through the Cypriot labour market, and organized and facilitated a series of workshops for persons of concern (i.e. youth, female asylum seekers and refugees), helping them gain important skills, knowledge, and competencies that would enable their participation in the local communities.

Danae also held the project coordinator's role for the Unit for the Rehabilitation of Victims of Torture a Program for survivors of torture funded by the United Nations Voluntary Fund for Victims of Torture.


Media

During her time at Future Worlds Center Danae co-hosted a weekly radio show on Astra FM on the minority groups Cyprus and human rights.

Danae was interviewed in a short video created to promote the results of the Reinventing Democracy in the Digital Era (2012) project.

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List of SDDs facilitated and co-facilitated

Danae participated at numerous SDDP (Structured Dialogic Design Process) laboratories organized and facilitated by Future Worlds Center and members of the SDDP Knowledge Management Team, listed below.

Date Type Location Participants Project Triggering Question Title of SDDP Role(s)
2012/07/18-22 Diagnosis Paphos, Cyprus 25 participants SDDP Youth envisage and design their ideal future - Obstacles What are shortcomings or obstacles in our current socio-, political-, economic system that discourage youth participation? Participant
2012/07/18-22 Action Pafos, Cyprus 25 participants SDDP Youth envisage and design their ideal future - Vision What mechanisms would ensure successful technology transfer in accessible and assistive ICT products and services? Participant
2012/09/14-15 Action Pafos, Cyprus 24 participants SDDP Reinventing Democracy in the Digital Era What are the features of an ideal future system of governance that fully utilizes innovative emerging technologies? Participant
2012/09/17 Action Nicosia, Cyprus All members of the Humanitarian Affairs Unit SDDP to improve HAU's asylum services Ποιες αλλαγές/αναβαθμίσεις/δράσεις θα μπορούσαν να υποβοηθήσουν το HAU, στη βελτίωση της αποστολής του Participant


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