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Grant Mitchell is listed as Advisory Committee Member at Statelessness and Dignified Citizenship Coalition Asia Pacific, based in Australia. AeroLeads shows a matched LinkedIn profile for Grant Mitchell.
Grant Mitchell previously worked as Head of Advocacy at Institute On Statelessness And Inclusion and Postdoctoral Fellow at The University Of Auckland. Grant Mitchell holds Doctor Of Philosophy (Phd), Faculty Of Health, Arts And Design from Swinburne University Of Technology.
Change requires leadership, vision, collaboration and a focus on solutions.Too many marginalised groups are being subjected to human rights abuses around the world. My work has been to develop rights-based advocacy strategies and models and promote change.I am passionate about working practically to see the principles of international human rights implemented nationally, regionally and internationally, building on my extensive experience on refugee, asylum seeker, statelessness, migrant, LGBTIQ+ and indigenous programs and policy issues globally.With over 20 years of leadership experience in not-for-profit management and governance across 50 countries, my expertise lies in developing strategies for change and organizational development and in advising and problem-solving with civil society, governments and UN bodies.I am on the Advisory Committee of the Statelessness and Dignified Citizenship Coalition Asia Pacific, and most recently Head of Advocacy for the Institute on Statelessness and Inclusion, and Chair of the International Advocacy Working Group of the Global Campaign for Equal Nationality Rights. I was also on the Taskforce of The Global Alliance to End Statelessness, a multistakeholder initiative that seeks to accelerate solutions to statelessness, which centres those who are stateless and formerly stateless.I was the previous Executive Director of Nationality for All, a regional NGO working to advance the rights of people affected by statelessness in the Asia-Pacific region, and was the Executive Director of the International Detention Coalition for 10 years, and a fellow at the Centre for Asia Pacific Refugee Studies (CAPRS) at the University of AucklandI am a social anthropologist and recently completed my doctoral degree with a focus on how civil society can effectively engage governments for rights-based policy change. The model of effective engagement I developed as part of this research was called “ a new, original, and potentially life-changing contribution”, and that the research has the “potential to make such an important contribution to how we might understand this particular approach to bringing about policy change”.My work ahead is to explore supporting communities and civil society groups in their human rights advocacy work using this framework.My achievements include the Australian Human Rights Award in 2002, and was nominated for the 2004 French Human Rights Prize and the 2017 Trust Law Awards for my work with vulnerable groups in detention.I am reachable on: gmitchell@free-to-live.org
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A coalition of Civil Society Organizations and Activists working on the right to nationality and statelessness in the Asia Pacific region.https://sdcc-ap.orghttps://www.linkedin.com/company/sdcc-ap/
Rotterdam
The strategic lead for ISI’s ambitious and expanding Advocacy Programme aimed at providing direct advocacy support to country-partners and also to develop strategic global advocacy campaigns.The Institute on Statelessness and Inclusion (ISI) is the first and the only human rights NGO dedicated to promoting the right to a nationality and the rights of stateless people globally.With its mission to work together to counter discrimination and intolerance and promote inclusive… Show more The strategic lead for ISI’s ambitious and expanding Advocacy Programme aimed at providing direct advocacy support to country-partners and also to develop strategic global advocacy campaigns.The Institute on Statelessness and Inclusion (ISI) is the first and the only human rights NGO dedicated to promoting the right to a nationality and the rights of stateless people globally.With its mission to work together to counter discrimination and intolerance and promote inclusive societies by realising and protecting everyone’s right to a nationality, ISI is widely regarded as a reliable and expert source of information, convener for the sector, premiere educator, and collaborator.Central to this work is the strategic leadership and partnership with stateless-led organisations, individuals and NGOs to enlarge the visibility of statelessness and advance its positioning as a human rights issue.Details on ISI can be found here:https://www.institutesi.org/ Show less
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
A fellow at the Centre for Asia Pacific Refugee Studies (CAPRS) at the University of Auckland. The Centre, which launched in 2020, is the first of its kind in the Asia Pacific region and focuses on generating evidence-based and high-impact research to support persons forcibly displaced by climate or conflict-based situations. CAPRS has been created with a belief that successful responses to forced displacement require not only robust research but a genuine commitment to… Show more A fellow at the Centre for Asia Pacific Refugee Studies (CAPRS) at the University of Auckland. The Centre, which launched in 2020, is the first of its kind in the Asia Pacific region and focuses on generating evidence-based and high-impact research to support persons forcibly displaced by climate or conflict-based situations. CAPRS has been created with a belief that successful responses to forced displacement require not only robust research but a genuine commitment to translating those findings into impact.The fellowship provided a unique opportunity to develop my Ph.D. thesis findings on how civil society can effectively and ethically engage governments on human rights issues into an action-oriented policy paper and connected training, to support and build the confidence and capacity of NGOs and affected communities to effectively engage governments as part of their advocacy work. Show less
Melbourne, Australia
The largest welfare and community services network in Australia, covering more than 700 services in Victoria and Tasmania across mental health, disability, aged care and early learning, employment, alcohol and drug use and building resilient communities.We work to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.At Uniting we work towards achieving a common purpose and share common values. This gives us the ability to be informed by the voice of our consumers and… Show more The largest welfare and community services network in Australia, covering more than 700 services in Victoria and Tasmania across mental health, disability, aged care and early learning, employment, alcohol and drug use and building resilient communities.We work to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.At Uniting we work towards achieving a common purpose and share common values. This gives us the ability to be informed by the voice of our consumers and communities to we work alongside to drive real, positive social change. Show less
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Nationality for All is a regional NGO that works in partnership with civil society in the Asia-Pacific region to address the impact and root causes of statelessness. Advancing the right to a nationality and fundamental rights for all people affected by statelessness in our region is our priority.Transitioning from the Statelessness Network Asia Pacific (SNAP), an informal civil society network developed in 2015, Nationality for All is incorporated in Australia and works as a regional… Show more Nationality for All is a regional NGO that works in partnership with civil society in the Asia-Pacific region to address the impact and root causes of statelessness. Advancing the right to a nationality and fundamental rights for all people affected by statelessness in our region is our priority.Transitioning from the Statelessness Network Asia Pacific (SNAP), an informal civil society network developed in 2015, Nationality for All is incorporated in Australia and works as a regional NGO continuing SNAP’s goal of promoting collaboration to address statelessness in the region.Having seen how strategic partnerships can translate into positive impact changes for affected communities, Nationality for All focuses on developing and building upon strategic partnerships in target countries.My role was to lead and develop the organization into a formal organization based out of Australia which occurred in October 2020, and to support its regional leadership model which occurred in May 2021.For more information visit: www.nationalityforall.org Show less
Melbourne, Australia
Developing and managing the International Detention Coalition (IDC) as an independent and autonomous organisation; including establishing and overseeing financial, legal, governance, human resources, program and administrative systems. I oversaw and supported government engagement at the international, regional and national levels in terms of technical advice, guidance, meetings and messaging, with a particular focus on practical implementation of alternatives to immigration… Show more Developing and managing the International Detention Coalition (IDC) as an independent and autonomous organisation; including establishing and overseeing financial, legal, governance, human resources, program and administrative systems. I oversaw and supported government engagement at the international, regional and national levels in terms of technical advice, guidance, meetings and messaging, with a particular focus on practical implementation of alternatives to immigration detention.Key achievements: Developed a highly reputable and influential international NGO network spanning 80 countries with more than 300 members.Worked extensively with UN, academic, NGOs and governments around the world on international human rights standards as they relate to the detention of refugees, asylum seekers and migrants.Worked successfully with the governments of Belgium, Israel, Japan, Taiwan, Turkey, Greece and elsewhere in seeing law and policy and programs developed to end the detention of children. Impacted UN normative standards on immigration detention for vulnerable populations. Show less
Managing and developing all Australian Red Cross detention, asylum seeker, refugee and international tracing programs , including:• Immigration Detention Program (Visitation and monitoring of Immigration Detention Centres)• Community Detention Program (Community care program for vulnerable detainees including women, children and individuals with health issues)• Asylum Seeker Assistance Scheme (Welfare program for people seeking protection in Australia)• Community Care Pilot… Show more Managing and developing all Australian Red Cross detention, asylum seeker, refugee and international tracing programs , including:• Immigration Detention Program (Visitation and monitoring of Immigration Detention Centres)• Community Detention Program (Community care program for vulnerable detainees including women, children and individuals with health issues)• Asylum Seeker Assistance Scheme (Welfare program for people seeking protection in Australia)• Community Care Pilot (Welfare program for vulnerable individuals awaiting migration outcomes in Australia)• International Tracing Program (Assisting individuals regain contact with missing family members affected by conflict)The role included managing these national programs; overseeing a staff of more than 100; a client load of more than 2,000; developing programs to be responsive to individual need and working closely with the Australian Government on to develop their reception and detention policy for vulnerable individuals.Key achievements: Working with the Australian government to develop a formal Humanitarian Monitoring role for the Red Cross in every detention centre in Australia. Further developing Australia’s response to asylum seekers and detainees, including developing program responses to improve welfare and minimize the need to detain individuals, and provide alternatives such as Community Detention and the Community Care Pilot, particularly affecting the elderly, unaccompanied minors, families and individuals with physical and mental health concerns. Further developing the Red Cross response to tracing needs in East Timor and the Pacific Islands and preparing a deployment response to the Burmese Cyclone disaster in May 2008. Show less
Melbourne, Australia
Managing and developing the Asylum Seeker Project, Australia’s largest housing and advocacy agency for asylum seekers. Overseeing a team of eight staff and more than 100 volunteers, 400 clients and a budget of $1 million. Responsibilities included: • Staff and casework supervision and training• Service delivery program coordination and development • Financial management, including fundraising, budget setting and oversight • Public speaking, media and community… Show more Managing and developing the Asylum Seeker Project, Australia’s largest housing and advocacy agency for asylum seekers. Overseeing a team of eight staff and more than 100 volunteers, 400 clients and a budget of $1 million. Responsibilities included: • Staff and casework supervision and training• Service delivery program coordination and development • Financial management, including fundraising, budget setting and oversight • Public speaking, media and community liaison• Research, policy development, lobbying and advocacy • Working with partner agencies and State and Federal Government. Key achievements: Expanding the project over seven years from two properties to more than 40, actively developing nationally and internationally recognised social work and community programs, advocacy and research initiatives, including achieving significant policy change for asylum seekers and detainees in Australia. Viewed by Federal and State Government and the refugee/human rights sector as an expert in national and international detention and asylum seeker casework and policy, and asked to represent the agency on Ministerial Roundtables, Departmental forums, national focus groups and on various boards and committees. Show less
Stockholm, Sweden
Employed in the newly developed role of case manager of asylum seekers within Swedish reception policy, in detention centre and community contexts. Role included client intake, assessment, intervention planning and case management and monitoring within the Migration Board. Liaising with government departments, including foreign affairs and police, legal providers and NGOs involved in asylum claims and removals.
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Grant Mitchell works for Statelessness and Dignified Citizenship Coalition Asia Pacific.
Grant Mitchell is listed as Advisory Committee Member at Statelessness and Dignified Citizenship Coalition Asia Pacific.
Grant Mitchell is based in Australia while working with Statelessness and Dignified Citizenship Coalition Asia Pacific.
Grant Mitchell has worked for Statelessness And Dignified Citizenship Coalition Asia Pacific, Institute On Statelessness And Inclusion, The University Of Auckland, Uniting, and Nationality For All.
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Grant Mitchell holds Doctor Of Philosophy (Phd), Faculty Of Health, Arts And Design from Swinburne University Of Technology.
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