Ms Fezile Osum
Research Scholar and Associate Lecturer in Human Rights
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+357 24 694000
Qualifications
PhD in Law (University of Central Lancashire, Cyprus 2020-2025)
LLM in Human Rights Law (Istanbul Bilgi University, 2017)
LLB Bachelor of Laws (University of Kent, 2013)
Employment Track
Project Coordinator – Refugee Rights Association, Nicosia (2019-Present)
Legal Advisor – “Strengthening Asylum in Cyprus” Project Partnership – UNHCR & SOS Children’s Village, Nicosia (2017-2019)
Researcher – Kabine Law Office, Istanbul (2016-2017)
Legal Advisor – Initiative for Freedom of Expression (Düşünce Suçu (?!)’na Karsı Girisim), Istanbul (2014-2016)
Trainee Lawyer – Emine Colak Law Firm, Nicosia (2013-2014)
Memberships (Academic/Professional)
- Cyprus Turkish Bar Association
- Member of the Board – Refugee Rights Association
- Member of the Board – Queer Cyprus Association
Research Interests
- Transitional Justice
- International Criminal Law & International Humanitarian Law
- Asylum and Refugee Law
- Gender Studies
- Combating Human Trafficking
Selective Conference and Seminar Presentations
18 October 2019, “COMMIT- Coordinated Measures and Mechanisms for Anti-Trafficking”, EU Anti Trafficking Day Panel, EU Info Point.
19 January 2018, “Experiences on Refugee Protection in the Northern Part of Cyprus in 2017”, Training on Asylum in European and International Law.
6 May 2017, “Dealing with the Past and Peace Building in Cyprus in 43rd Year of the Division”, Saturdox – Documentarist & Hafıza Merkezi.
27 October 2017, “Sustainable Human Rights”, DMW International Annual Summit.
