Mher Hakobyan (He/Him) Email & Phone Number

Brussels, Brussels Region, Belgium

Leading the advocacy work of the Algorithmic Accountability Lab (AAL) related to AI regulation. For the coming months, primarily focussing on the EU’s AI Act, covering both public sector use of algorithmic systems and other key topic areas in AI regulation.Within Amnesty Tech, the Algorithmic Accountability Lab (AAL) is a 7-person team researching and investigating the increasing use of algorithmic and data-driven technologies by governments. Our goal is to highlight where powerful… Show more Leading the advocacy work of the Algorithmic Accountability Lab (AAL) related to AI regulation. For the coming months, primarily focussing on the EU’s AI Act, covering both public sector use of algorithmic systems and other key topic areas in AI regulation.Within Amnesty Tech, the Algorithmic Accountability Lab (AAL) is a 7-person team researching and investigating the increasing use of algorithmic and data-driven technologies by governments. Our goal is to highlight where powerful actors misuse and abuse these technologies, violate economic and social rights and harm marginalised communities. Show less

Brussels Area, Belgium

I support key objectives of the European Disability Forum as regards the implementation of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, related mainly to accessibility and freedom of movement, covering areas and policies such as transport, the built environment, accessibility of goods and services, ICT and new technologies, research, consumer rights, tourism, and standardisation.

Brussels Area, Belgium

My primary responsibility is to coordinate the preparatory works leading to the creation and publication of the Equinet Strategic Plan 2019-2022 and related governance issues, including the preparation of the Equinet Annual General Meeting 2018. Support to the Strategic Planning of Equinet by• Being the main coordination point for the consultation process of Equinet membersand external stakeholders;• Processing the data obtained and delivering insightful analysis to the… Show more My primary responsibility is to coordinate the preparatory works leading to the creation and publication of the Equinet Strategic Plan 2019-2022 and related governance issues, including the preparation of the Equinet Annual General Meeting 2018. Support to the Strategic Planning of Equinet by• Being the main coordination point for the consultation process of Equinet membersand external stakeholders;• Processing the data obtained and delivering insightful analysis to the Equinet staffand the Board;• Coordinating the drafting of the new Equinet Strategic Plan;• Proof-reading and designing the visual identity of the new Equinet Strategic Plandocument to make it print-readySupport the creation of the Equinet Work Plan 2019 by• Contributing to the development of the Equinet Work Plan 2019;• Coordinating the drafting of the new Equinet Work Plan 2019;• Proof-reading and designing the visual identity of the new Equinet Work Plan 2019document to make it print-readySupport the organization of the Equinet Annual General Meeting 2018 by• Organising the session(s) relating to the presentation and adoption of the newEquinet Strategic Plan and the Equinet Work Plan 2019.• Assisting the logistical organization and the communication Show less

Brussels Area, Belgium

Policy:• Support in drafting internal and external documents prepared by the Policy team.• Support in designing capacity-building activities for Equinet members. • Monitoring of legal and policy developments on equal treatment, anti-discrimination and gender equality, mostly at European level, including monitoring case law of the ECtHR and CJEU.Communication:• Support the development of the new Equinet website as regards content creation and implementation.• Support… Show more Policy:• Support in drafting internal and external documents prepared by the Policy team.• Support in designing capacity-building activities for Equinet members. • Monitoring of legal and policy developments on equal treatment, anti-discrimination and gender equality, mostly at European level, including monitoring case law of the ECtHR and CJEU.Communication:• Support the development of the new Equinet website as regards content creation and implementation.• Support in membership management and communication between the Equinet secretariat and Equinet members.• Assisting the production, development and upload of relevant social media content.• Assisting the production, development and upload of relevant website content via a Content Management System (SPIP) (for our current website).• Assistance in producing the Equinet newsletters and other materials, in particular the summaries of Equinet events. Show less

Enil, 7Th Floor- Mundo J, Rue De L’Industrie 10, 1000 Brussels, Belgium

- My main activity is involvement in the preparation, activities and follow up of the Freedom Drive. The Freedom Drive is an international event which brings together people from across the world in Brussels to promote Independent Living The Freedom Drive 2017 will take place from 25-29 September 2017. Main activities include a march and a conference.- By being involved in the entire organisation cycle for the Freedom Drive, I expect to gain experience in organizing international… Show more - My main activity is involvement in the preparation, activities and follow up of the Freedom Drive. The Freedom Drive is an international event which brings together people from across the world in Brussels to promote Independent Living The Freedom Drive 2017 will take place from 25-29 September 2017. Main activities include a march and a conference.- By being involved in the entire organisation cycle for the Freedom Drive, I expect to gain experience in organizing international events. This will include administration, arranging logistics and assist in the planning of meetings and events. Show less

Yerevan, Armenia

Council of Europe/European Union Joint Programme entitled “Strengthening the Independence, Professionalism and Accountability of the Justice System in Armenia”.- Provided logistical and administrative assistance to the project team, and international and national experts, in the planning, organisation and follow-up of the project activities, in accordance with the Project work plan and in co-operation with the national partners and stakeholders;-Made practical arrangements… Show more Council of Europe/European Union Joint Programme entitled “Strengthening the Independence, Professionalism and Accountability of the Justice System in Armenia”.- Provided logistical and administrative assistance to the project team, and international and national experts, in the planning, organisation and follow-up of the project activities, in accordance with the Project work plan and in co-operation with the national partners and stakeholders;-Made practical arrangements connected to project activities (visa requests, accommodation and meeting venue bookings, local transport arrangements, interpretation);- Drafted and formatted correspondence, memos, documents and financial arrangements;- Prepared the submission of financial support documents for final payment and reimbursement of experts; provided and verified other financial information and documentation as regards the activities implemented;- Organized and maintained the project documents and files up to date (activity planning, official reports, expertise and other documents, outgoing and incoming correspondence, contact lists);- Ensured the circulation of pertinent information and documents among the project team and the Office;- Carried out other tasks as may be required connected to the project implementation. Show less

Yerevan, Armenia

- Performed data collection and media research, translation, proofreading and editing of documents and letters, interpretation to and from English, acted as point of contact for queries, dealt with logistics, and supported Embassy staff during meetings and formal events, often with high-profile guests.- Assembled and synthesized information for the State Department's annual Human Rights Report for Armenia (2010), one of the most important U.S. government documents issued on the country.

Yerevan, Armenia

- Drafted project proposals, worked on partnership building, performed extensive fundraising, ensured timely and efficient realization of projects, assessed and followed up the projects after implementation, as well as realised human resource and event management.- Was responsible for teams of up to eight members.Main projects included:- ‘Promotion of Volunteerism and Peer Education’ project, staff member October-December, 2010.- ‘Career Orientation for Youth’ training course… Show more - Drafted project proposals, worked on partnership building, performed extensive fundraising, ensured timely and efficient realization of projects, assessed and followed up the projects after implementation, as well as realised human resource and event management.- Was responsible for teams of up to eight members.Main projects included:- ‘Promotion of Volunteerism and Peer Education’ project, staff member October-December, 2010.- ‘Career Orientation for Youth’ training course, project coordinator, Sept. 2010.- ‘Gender Equality’ seminar and exhibition, project staff member, August-September, 2009. Show less

Master'S Degree, Economic History/Global History

Economic Change in Global History: Approaches and Analysis; The Development and Integration of the World Economy in the 19th and 20th.

Master'S Degree, Global Studies

The European Neighbourhood Policy; Political Economy of European Integration; Global History; International Studies; Oil, Power.

Bachelor'S Degree, Political Science And Government, Excellent

Core courses: Theories of Political Science; History of Political Thought; International Relations and Diplomacy; Ideologies and Political.

Bachelor'S Degree, Music Theory And Composition, Excellent

Composed contemporary classical music pieces for solo instruments, musical ensembles, as well as chamber orchestras and choirs.