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Our headquarters are located in Brussels, Belgium, and we are represented in Geneva, Switzerland. In both parts of Europe, we focus our advocacy work on international law, and on creating spaces for multisectoral, intergenerational and multidisciplinary dialogue for respect for human rights.
We focus our advocacy work on international law, and on creating spaces for multisectoral, intergenerational and multidisciplinary dialogue for respect for human rights.
We create alliances between civil society, the public and private sector (national and international), academia, foundations and related institutions.
We promote multisectoral, intergenerational and multidisciplinary dialogue for respect for human rights.
Europe Office
Bureau Mundo-B, Rue d'Edinburgh, 26, 1050.
Brussels, Belgique.
+32 2 893 09 80
info@ridheuropa.org
Isabelle Ménard supports the design, development and implementation of European Union-funded projects while strengthening RIDHE's strategic partnerships with European institutions, civil society organisations and international stakeholders. Her work focuses on international cooperation, human rights, climate action and social innovation. She has practical experience in human rights research, digital verification, advocacy and event coordination through her work with Amnesty International and other European organisations. She is fluent in French and English and has working knowledge of Spanish, Portuguese and German.
She graduated with a bachelor's degree in Politics and Government from Sciences Po Paris, specializing in migration policies within the framework of the master's degree in European Affairs.
With her experience working with migrant women and families and her certification in Gender and Equality, she seeks to specifically help people in situations of forced mobility. His specialization in Latin America and his knowledge of the European system allow him to collaborate with the RIDHE in its transnational missions.
International Relations professional with a Master’s degree in Conflict and Development Studies from Ghent University (Belgium). She has experience in international cooperation, human rights, and peacebuilding, and has worked supporting the implementation of Colombia’s 2016 Peace Agreement. She is particularly interested in the potential of international cooperation to address global challenges, especially in fragile and conflict-affected contexts.
At RIDHE, she collaborates by supporting advocacy initiatives, strategic partnerships, and the visibility of human rights situations, with a particular focus on Colombia and EU–Latin America relations.
Expert in international development cooperation, social innovation, and social cohesion in crisis contexts, with more than 20 years of experience in human rights. She has worked with the International Organization for Migration in Colombia and Central America, supporting populations in situations of forced mobility.
She currently leads the strategic monitoring and implementation of RIDHE LATAM’s institutional mission. She promotes Innovation and Social Inclusion Labs focused on sustainable solutions and community strengthening. Her work integrates international advocacy, gender equality, and resilience in highly vulnerable contexts.
She is currently responsible for the planning, coordination, and implementation of comprehensive support strategies in cases of serious human rights violations and atrocity crimes, where her expertise in international law and psychology converge. She is completing her certification as a Design Thinking facilitator and has extensive experience leading large, multi-location teams with ambitious objectives in complex and challenging environments.
At RIDHE, she leads projects focused on social transformation, humanitarian emergency response, and the protection of human rights defenders in Latin America, grounded in a dignity-centered approach.
Graduated in Psychology, with a Master’s degree in Organizational Psychology and Psychosocial Intervention from the University of the Basque Country (EHU). Has experience in the field of human resources, performing various roles in organizations working with people with disabilities, as well as in recruitment and talent acquisition processes. Has developed projects aimed at improving inclusion and working conditions for people with disabilities.
At RIDHE, his role is to design, implement, and support projects with social, cultural, and intercultural components, integrating psychosocial well-being, community resilience, and human rights approaches.
Experience working for financial control and control. Licensed specialist in Management Control.
At RIDHE, he collaborates in budget planning, oversight and financial execution, ensuring the efficient and transparent use of resources.
Lawyer and human rights specialist with professional experience at the United Nations, the European Union and international organizations. She has worked on human rights monitoring, research, protection of human rights defenders, civil society strengthening and international development cooperation across Latin America. At RIDHE, she currently contributes to the design, development and management of international cooperation projects, particularly those funded by the European Union, supporting innovative initiatives that promote human rights, democracy and social inclusión.
Professional experience in the promotion and defense of human rights, with a focus on equality and gender. She holds a bachelor’s degree in International Relations and a Master’s degree in Political Science from the Free University of Brussels, Belgium, and was an Erasmus scholar in European Studies at The Hague University of Applied Sciences, Netherlands.
She has worked as an assistant at the European Parliament. In addition, she has contributed to the promotion of civil rights through advocacy for gender equality and the rights of migrants, LGBTQ+ individuals, and Indigenous peoples. At RIDHE, she seeks to support the implementation of the advocacy strategy at the program and project levels.
Felipe Serpa Arango is an international relations, international cooperation, and policy analysis specialist with experience in European institutions and public sector organizations. He has worked at the European Parliament and has expertise in foreign policy, regional integration, and EU–Latin America relations.
At RIDHE, he supports the development of international strategic partnerships, applied research initiatives, academic cooperation programs, and resource mobilization opportunities. His work focuses on advancing innovative solutions in education, human rights, social inclusion, and the protection of people affected by forced displacement.He holds graduate degrees in EU International Relations and Diplomacy from the College of Europe and in International Relations from Utrecht University, and is fluent in Spanish, English, German, and French.
Experience in issues related to gender equality, forced displacement, and the right to education. Trained in law, she holds two master’s degrees in Public International Law from the University of Toulouse, France—one specializing in international organizations and the other in human rights, security, and development. She recently obtained a certification in migration and asylum law.
At RIDHE, her mission is to coordinate international advocacy before the United Nations for the protection, defense, and promotion of rights, thereby continuing to support human rights defenders in the region.
Specialist in international cooperation with extensive experience in coordinating organizations in Latin America, in social issues and the defense of rights with a main focus on indigenous and Afro-descendant peoples. She has a degree in diplomacy and international relations with a specialty in policies and practices for development. She has a postgraduate degree in project formulation and evaluation and a diploma in management of non-governmental organizations (NGOs).
From the RIDHE, she contributed to the development and execution of the emergency education program and then went on to contribute to programs and projects. She has focused her career on systematization and international advocacy (ASI) before the United Nations to give visibility to the multiple human rights violations in the region. With a vocation for service, she has been defending and protecting rights for more than 10 years, she has also carried out consultancy on socio-environmental issues.
Consuelo Grootjans Ruiz is a person from two origins, something that also reflects her vision of the world: the importance of mixing cultures, perspectives, and diversity.
Currently in her last year of European Studies in Maastricht, during her studies she has deepened her knowledge in themes such as migration, climate change, and artificial intelligence.
At RIDHE, Consuelo actively participates in organising and creating activities, as well as strengthening ties between the organisation and the university, contributing to the creation of spaces for academic collaboration and reflection regarding human rights.
Ana tiene una licenciatura en Psicología de la Universidad de Granada y un máster en Coaching Directivo-Deportivo y Psicología de Alto Rendimiento de la UNISPORT Management School. Además de una experiencia académica en la Universidad de East Anglia (Norwich, Reino Unido).
Con experiencia en investigación sobre Derechos Humanos y violencia de género. Enfocándose particularmente en investigaciones de campo y entrevistas a víctimas y testigos para resaltar sus historias. Ha trabajado como Voluntaria en iniciativas sociales, promoviendo el desarrollo infantil y el apoyo a personas mayores. Bilingüe (español e inglés) y con habilidades en investigación y recursos humanos. Apasionada por la psicología y el impacto social.
Diseña e implementa estrategias de comunicación social en el terreno, con el fin de visibilizar el trabajo de la organización, fortalecer la incidencia pública y promover narrativas basadas en derechos humanos, justicia social y cuidado colectivo.
Garantiza un enfoque de derechos humanos, género, interculturalidad y no revictimización en los contenidos, y apoya la cobertura comunicacional de eventos, actividades y acciones públicas.
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