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With a Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean we produce and disseminate knowledge about social cohesion about social cohesion (Network of networks), protection of Defenders of human rights, upbringing in an emergency and humanitarian assistance with a focus on people in situations of forced mobility, sharing tools, evidence and examples of good practices that can be replicated in the different countries where we work.
We have more than 30 members of an active network and thriving.
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Costa Rica Office
Flacso Building, From Plaza del Sol, 200 meters South, 50m East Curridabat, 11801.
San Jose, Costa Rica.
+506 6083 5030
infocr@ridheuropa.org
She contributes to knowledge generation and mobilisation, the design of international projects and the development of strategic partnerships that advance social innovation, human rights and sustainable development. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from the University of Deusto and specialised training in internationalisation and business diplomacy. Her professional experience includes European programme management, international cooperation, strategic analysis and fostering collaboration among public institutions, universities, international organisations and civil society. She is fluent in Spanish, English, French and Basque.
Psychologist and educator with more than 30 years of professional experience in education, mental health, academic management and human development. She has worked with universities, educational institutions and civil society organizations, leading educational programmes, institutional capacity-building initiatives and psychosocial support for vulnerable populations. Her expertise combines educational innovation, academic leadership and the promotion of human rights.
At the International Human Rights Network Europe (RIDHE), she coordinates strategic partnerships with universities across Europe and Latin America, fostering academic cooperation, research and capacity-building initiatives. She also leads RIDHE's Education in Emergencies and Youth Scholarship Programme, expanding educational opportunities for displaced persons, refugees and vulnerable young people while strengthening resilience, social inclusion and future leadership.
Responsible for administration and logistics. Ensures the organization’s proper operational, administrative, and logistical functioning. Provides key support to work teams through the efficient management of resources, internal processes, procurement, logistical scheduling, and administrative coordination, ensuring order, transparency, and compliance with institutional procedures.
Their work contributes to the smooth development of projects and activities, facilitating the planning, organization, and execution of operational actions.
She specializes in strategic communication, planning and paperwork with international experience in academic mobility programs and projects with European organizations. Graduated from a degree in Law, Political Science and Administration.
Expert in humanitarian action and the right to education for children, young people and women. She has a degree in business administration and a master's degree in international cooperation for development.
Specialized in managing projects and obtaining funds, as well as in emergency response to people in situations of forced mobility, with a focus on education, cooperation and human rights.
At the RIDHE, she coordinates and promotes the social development of young people and women. Her interest is focused on strengthening civil society, citizen participation and the promotion of social justice.
Expert in community social psychology with a focus on people in situations of forced mobility. She has a degree in psychology, pursuing a master's degree in life psychology, with a focus on positive psychology and psychological coaching. She is an advanced trainer of the Dutch psychophysical methodology “Rock and Water”, which includes a specialty to accompany girls, boys and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder.
At RIDHE, she works in the psychosocial area and coordinates alliances in Latin America and the Caribbean. In addition, she supports the evaluation area to identify, evaluate and diagnose specific needs that allow the construction and subsequent implementation of actions and projects that contribute to rebuilding the lives of children, young people and women, promoting social inclusion, emotional and physical health of populations in situations of vulnerability.
Experience in analyzing, monitoring and reporting on human rights for the strengthening of civic space and constructive dialogue. He has worked in the European Union in Honduras, at the Center for Justice and International Law (CEJIL) and the Inter-American Court of Human Rights (Inter-American Court of Human Rights) in Costa Rica.
At RIDHE, he is responsible for developing possible collaborations and partnerships with civil society organizations for the fulfillment of strategic objectives.
Gerardo Carballo leads RIDHE's strategic partnerships across Latin America, fostering collaboration with international organisations, public institutions, civil society, academia and development partners. With more than eight years of experience in international cooperation, humanitarian action and sustainable development, he supports the design of regional programmes, resource mobilisation and multi-stakeholder partnerships that advance human rights, democratic governance, human mobility and climate action. He has worked extensively with United Nations agencies, international NGOs and regional coordination platforms, contributing to evidence-based policy dialogue, programme development and strategic advocacy.
Specialist in social communication with a focus on migration and education. Master in International Relations and Communication, with experience in design, audiovisual and social media management.
At RIDHE, he has unleashed his obsession with human rights communication to achieve real impact and social transformation for people in situations of vulnerability.
Contributes to the design, implementation and monitoring of European Union-funded projects, strengthening cooperation between Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean. His work focuses on strategic planning, results-based management, project monitoring and the development of initiatives promoting human rights, social innovation and sustainable development.
He brings extensive experience in public administration, project management and organisational improvement, having coordinated strategic initiatives related to institutional strengthening, support for vulnerable populations and continuous improvement within Colombian public institutions. His professional background includes project development and monitoring for the Victims Unit, the Superior Council of the Judiciary, the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) and other public institutions, providing strong expertise in planning, monitoring, evaluation and results-based management.
She works as a programme assistant for Education in Emergencies, supporting the implementation and monitoring of projects in the Policy & Advocacy area and the Education in Emergencies Programme with populations in situations of forced displacement in Costa Rica.
As a third-year Bachelor’s student at Sciences Po Paris, he is pursuing a degree in politics and economics with a specialization in international relations. As part of his academic path, he completed a semester-long exchange at the Universidad de Chile, where he developed a strong understanding of political and social dynamics in Latin America.
Driven by his interest in human rights and international cooperation, he joined RIDHE to contribute to the organization’s legal and political monitoring, research activities, report drafting, and support for its transnational actions, particularly on issues related to migration and fundamental rights. In addition, he is responsible for communication, with the aim of highlighting the various events and initiatives carried out by RIDHE.
Ana holds a degree in Psychology from the University of Granada and a Master’s degree in Executive and Sports Coaching and High-Performance Psychology from UNISPORT Management School. She also has academic experience at the University of East Anglia (Norwich, United Kingdom).
She has experience in research on Human Rights and gender-based violence, with a particular focus on field research and interviews with victims and witnesses to highlight their stories. She has worked as a volunteer in social initiatives, promoting child development and supporting older adults. Bilingual (Spanish and English), with skills in research and human resources. She is passionate about psychology and social impact.
Graduado en Psicología y con un máster en Psicología de las Organizaciones e Intervención Psicosocial por la Universidad del País Vasco (EHU). Posee experiencia en el ámbito de los recursos humanos, tanto desempeñando diversas funciones en entidades que trabajan con personas con discapacidad como en procesos de selección y captación de talento. Ha desarrollado proyectos orientados a mejorar la inclusión y las condiciones laborales de personas con discapacidad.
Desde RIDHE tiene la misión de diseñar, implementar y acompañar proyectos con componentes sociales, culturales e interculturales de RIDHE, incorporando enfoques de bienestar psicosocial, resiliencia comunitaria y derechos humanos.
Abogada y especialista en derechos humanos con experiencia en Naciones Unidas, la Unión Europea y organizaciones internacionales. Ha trabajado en monitoreo, investigación, protección de personas defensoras, fortalecimiento de la sociedad civil y cooperación internacional en América Latina. Actualmente, en RIDHE, participa en la formulación, desarrollo y gestión de proyectos internacionales, especialmente financiados por la Unión Europea, contribuyendo al diseño de iniciativas de alto impacto en derechos humanos, democracia e inclusión social.
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