Agustina Perez Email & Phone Number

Argentina

Washington, District Of Columbia, Us

• Conduct regular assessments and due diligence of Social Risks, including Human Rights risks, associated with World Bank, IFC, AfDB, IDB Invest and DFC projects.• Comprehensive monitoring of 26 large-scale infrastructure and human development projects across Africa, Asia, and Latin America, including in the transport, agriculture, renewable energies, manufacture, education, and social protection sectors. • Proven record of successfully developing and implementing strategies to influence international financial institutions and ensure identified risks are addressed and mitigated.• Provide technical support to civil society organizations (CSOs) in Bolivia, Colombia, DRC, Gabon, Guinea, Kenya, Liberia, Malawi, Mozambique, Nepal, Nigeria, Paraguay, Tanzania, and The Gambia in monitoring child sexual exploitation, abuse, harassment, and child labor risks in MDB/IFI-funded projects.• Experience using IFI environmental and social frameworks (including IFC Performance Standards) for due diligence and social assessment purposes. • Conduct Child Safeguarding Background Screenings and due diligence of all CSOs the team partners with.

Washington, District Of Columbia, Us

• Successfully mobilized the child rights community to advocate for the inclusion of child SEA/H prevention and response measures in AfDB new Integrated Safeguards System (ISS) and accompanying guidance notes. • Supported communities in Bolivia, Nepal, Kenya and DRC with connections and technical knowledge to engage the World Bank and AfDB on child SEA/H. • Pioneered a unique toolkit equipping 500 child rights practitioners from CSOs and International Organizations worldwide with the essential knowledge and strategies to engage MDBs around child rights.• Developed extensive experience in fieldwork and on-site due diligence assessments, including working closely with marginalized women and indigenous communities to identify and address social and environmental risks, demonstrating outstanding communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.• Familiar with the functioning of Independent Accountability Mechanisms (IAMs) of IFIs/MDBs, as well as project and company-level grievance redress mechanisms

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• Advised the UN Working Group on Business and Human Rights in building a common vision for the uptake of the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights in the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region.• Trained and built capacity of government officials and businesses in the LAC region on UNGPs, the International Bill of Human Rights, ILO Core Conventions, OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises, and the Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights. • Monitored the global and regional Human Rights and Social Risk issues and regulations that could impact in LAC regulatory framework and businesses operations. • Engaged with external stakeholders, including Non profit organizations (NGOs), governments, and businesses to address Human Rights and Social Risk issues in nine LAC countries.• Supported oversight of the Responsible Business Conduct in Latin America and the Caribbean Project Project (RBCLAC) implementation in nine countries in LAC (including Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Mexico, Peru, Panama, and Uruguay) while effectively coordinating project activities with ILO, OECD and the EU.• Established strategic partnerships with key external stakeholders and took a leadership role in organizing the VI Regional Forum on Business and Human Rights for Latin America and the Caribbean, resulting in a highly successful virtual event that reached over 1,000 participants.

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• Expertly crafted a comprehensive survey on human rights due diligence best practices and lessons learned in Latin America, demonstrating a deep understanding of the field.• Represented the OHCHR Business and Human Rights Unit in international forums and high-level events, showcasing exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

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• Empowered government officials, business leaders, and NGOs to fully realize the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGP), including by providing critical guidance on COVID-19 emergency response.• Worked with diverse stakeholders including communities, NGOs, government agencies, and business partners in Colombia to strengthen their due diligence processes and compliance with ESG, UNGP and other international Human Rights standards.• Demonstrated visionary leadership by conceptualizing and launching the multi-stakeholder group on Gender, Business, and Human Rights in Colombia.• Co-led impactful advocacy and resource mobilization efforts to expand the reach of the project, successfully securing funding from a diverse range of donors.

New York, Ny, Us

Informed communication and advocacy strategies, and developed research, tools, and training courses for UN agencies (including UNICEF, UN Women, and IOM).Achievements: • Designed a highly impactful online training of trainers (ToT) program aimed at strengthening the capacities of women and increasing their representation in leadership positions in Argentina. This program was later replicated in other countries including Brazil, Chile, Costa Rica, Jamaica, and Uruguay.• Creating a comprehensive Management Handbook and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for Argentina's first Migrants and Refugees Resource Center (MRRC), streamlining its operations and ensuring its effectiveness.• Conducting a thorough baseline study on business and human rights, with a particular focus on child rights in Argentina, to inform the development of the country's National Action Plan on human rights.

Buenos Aires, Ciudad Autónoma De Buenos Aires, Ar

Worked directly with congressional offices to develop and implement policy positions and strategy around federal legislation on child rights.Achievements:• Drafted compelling speeches, bills, and resolution proposals for a congresswoman, aimed at addressing pressing issues such as children in conflict with the law, the adoption and foster care system, and women's empowerment and gender equality in science.

Berkeley, Ca, Us

Counseled the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, the Argentine Forensic Anthropology Team (EAAF), and UN Special Rapporteur on the Situation of Human Rights Defenders, Mr. Forst, on various human rights issues. Served as UC Berkeley Human Rights Center and the International Human Rights Law Clinic international researcher. Achievements:• Conducted a comprehensive legal research study to examine the barriers and strategies for disclosing sexual and gender-based violence among populations on the move in Mexico and Guatemala and inform the development of effective interventions.• Drafted a detailed comparative analysis of intimate partner violence in asylum-related legislation, case law, policies, and adjudication systems in the Americas region.• Prepared a hearing request letter before the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights, advocating for the US to fulfill its international, national, and state-level obligations to investigate and identify the remains of missing migrants found dead in the US territory along the Mexico border. The hearing was granted, and my work was instrumental in raising awareness of this critical issue.• Expertly handled and assessed communications sent by Guatemalan and Honduran Human Rights Defenders, providing valuable support to these organizations and contributing to their efforts to promote and protect human rights in the region.

San Francisco, Ca, Us

Assisted the Global Communities Associate in the design, organization, E&S compliance appraisals, and conducted legal and fact-finding research to determine adverse impacts of International Finance Corporation (IFC)-World Bank’s loans in Bogota, Colombia.Achievements:• Provided vital support to Colombian project-affected communities by assisting them in filing a complaint before the CAO, helping to bring attention to the human rights impacts of development projects and advocating for appropriate remedies.• Developed a comprehensive evidence-based advocacy report on the IFC's role in advancing the business and human rights agenda.

Ciudad Autónoma De Buenos Aires, Ciudad Autónoma De Buenos Aires, Ar

Researcher and lecturer at the University of Buenos Aires, the University of La Pampa, and the Autonomous University of Madrid. Produced tangible evidence to support and influence policymaking by using rigorous academic methodologies. Achievements: • Exhibited exceptional writing and research abilities by authoring over 40 insightful and thought-provoking contributions to academic literature, including book chapters, articles in renowned law journals, and opinion columns.• Built extensive knowledge and skills in various legal areas, including gender, child rights, family law, public policy, and governance, through advanced postgraduate studies and research.• Shared expertise and inspired audiences through engaging lectures and presentations at prestigious institutions in Argentina and abroad. • Leveraged a combination of desk and field research to gather qualitative data and conduct thorough analysis, enriching the understanding of complex legal and societal issues.

Ciudad Autónoma De Buenos Aires, Ciudad Autónoma De Buenos Aires, Ar

Led and supervised a dynamic team of 25 public servants, providing expert policy guidance and operational support to the National Director and Deputy Secretary.Achievements: • Conceptualized and executed the design of the 2016 and 2017 annual action plans for human rights education, including budget formulation and implementation.• Spearheaded the creation and delivery of 15 online courses on various human rights issues, providing valuable learning opportunities to a wide audience.• Adept at working in a fast-paced environment and managing confidential and sensitive issues with the utmost discretion. • Drafted Country reports before the I/A Court H. R. and UN Human Rights Bodies, including CAT and HRC.

New York, New York, Us

Strengthened national and local governments' capacity on child rights and child protection. Served as UNICEF’s focal point for gender issues and engaged in strategic program discussions to update UNICEF’s Country Program Document (CPD).Achievements:• Managed 13 projects, each with a budget of over USD30,000, focused on critical areas such as child protection, access to justice, child exploitation, abuse, and trafficking, gender-based violence, and violence against children.• Conducted and led field missions to 10+ provinces across Argentina, constantly engaging with children and visiting centers for adolescents in conflict with the law. • Led high-level meetings with the judiciary and child protection agencies, demonstrating my ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders at all levels and advocate for the needs of children.

Washington, D.C., Us

• Processed individual petitions with a focus on protecting the rights of workers, individuals facing administrative injustices, and families navigating the legal system.

Master Of Laws - Llm '18, Certificate In Public Interest And Social Justice & International Law Certificate

Programa De Gobernabilidad, Gerencia Política Y Gestión Pública '16, En Conjunto Con Banco De Desarrollo De América Latina Y La Universidad George Washington.

Maestría, Derecho Internacional De Los Derechos Humanos

Actualización En Género Y Derecho, Derecho

Enfoque De Derechos Y De Igualdad De Género En Políticas, Programas Y Proyectos

Summer Programme, International Affairs And Multilateral Governance. Geneva, Switzerland, Derecho Internacional Y Estudios Jurídicos Internacionales

Proyectos En Acción: Técnicas, Métodos Y Claves Para La Investigación Y Gestión En Ciencias Sociales, Metodología De La Investigación Y Métodos Cualitativos

Taller De Escritura Científica, Escritura Y Redacción