About me
Hello! I’m Júlia.
Professionally, I try to find ways the law can protect vulnerable people. I thus focus my work on human rights and refugee law.
Outside of work, I am passionate about cats, climbing, travelling and photography.
Curriculum vitae
Education
2018 – ongoing
2014 – 2015
2007 – 2012
PhD in Law, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels
Master’s degree in International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights, Geneva Academy of International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights, Geneva
Bachelor’s degree in Law, Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie, São Paulo
Professional experience
October 2018 – present
March 2018 – June 2018
July 2017 – December 2017
May 2016 – May 2017
July 2015 – May 2016
February 2015 – May 2015
PhD Researcher at Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Brussels
Legal assistant at Refugee Advice & Casework Service (RACS), Sydney
Legal advocate at Asylum Access Thailand, Bangkok
Associate at the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), Geneva
Legal researcher at Alkarama Foundation, Geneva
Advocacy intern at Fédération Internationale des Ligues de Droits de l’Homme (FIDH), Geneva
For a detailed list of responsibilities for each position and previous work experience, check out my LinkedIn profile.
Language skills
Portuguese is my mother tongue. I am fluent in English and French and I am an advanced Italian and Spanish speaker. I am currently learning Dutch.
Publications
2024: Indefinite detention is finally declared unlawful in Australia: what next? (blog post)
2023: Assessing the EU Agency for Fundamental Rights as a monitoring mechanism : Case study on COVID-19 emergency measures adopted in Belgium, w/ Amy Weatherburn & Paul De Hert
2022: Trustworthy Migrant-Centric Apps and Other ICT Tools: Data Protection as the Last Line of Defence, w/ Bianca-Ioana Marcu & Paul De Hert
2021: Data Protection Impact Assessment: A Protection Tool for Migrants Using ICT Solutions, w/ Paul De Hert
2021: Disproportionate Surveillance: Technology-Assisted and Automated Decisions in Asylum Applications in the EU?, w/ Lina Jasmontaite-Zaniewicz
2021: Unfolding the Case of Returnees: How the European Union and its Member States Are Addressing the Return of Foreign Fighters and their Families, w/ Carlotta Rigotti
2020: Aid and AI: The Challenge of Reconciling Humanitarian Principles and Data Protection, w/ Lina Jasmontaite-Zaniewicz & Laurence Diver
2020: Accountability for Child Soldiers Aged From 15 to 18
2020: Blockchain as identity for refugees
Amateur photography
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