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With the completion of her postgraduate studies, Irini became devoted to work for human rights, peace and development. In January 2011 she joined FWC to work as a social advisor for the Unit for Rehabilitation of Victims of Torture, while in April of the same year she travelled to Uganda to work for Refugee Law Project, coordinating the 13th Conference of the International Association for the Study of Forced Migration. She remained in East Africa where she volunteered with WODSTA (Women Development for Science and Technology Association), a grassroots women organisation in Arusha, Tanzania. During her time there she researched for funding opportunities and prepared project proposals. At the same time she volunteered on a part time basis with a local organisation, working with teenagers to improve their english and computer skills as well as organising activities to come closer to nature and the environment. | With the completion of her postgraduate studies, Irini became devoted to work for human rights, peace and development. In January 2011 she joined FWC to work as a social advisor for the Unit for Rehabilitation of Victims of Torture, while in April of the same year she travelled to Uganda to work for Refugee Law Project, coordinating the 13th Conference of the International Association for the Study of Forced Migration. She remained in East Africa where she volunteered with WODSTA (Women Development for Science and Technology Association), a grassroots women organisation in Arusha, Tanzania. During her time there she researched for funding opportunities and prepared project proposals. At the same time she volunteered on a part time basis with a local organisation, working with teenagers to improve their english and computer skills as well as organising activities to come closer to nature and the environment. | ||
She speaks fluently English and Greek (mother tongue), has very good knowledge of French and has recently began learning Swahili. | |||
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