Ivan Chanis was born in Panama in 1983 and has practised law since 2006 after graduating from the ´Universidad Católica Santa Maria La Antigua´, in Panama, obtaining a Law and Political Science Degree in the grade magna cum laude. That year, Panama’s Supreme Court admitted him to practice law in Panama. In 2009, he attended New York University School of Law, New York, obtaining an LL.M. degree in General Studies. He was a Merit Scholar at NYU and an LL.M. Representative to the Student Bar Association. After a successful career in diplomacy and advocating for human rights, Iván completed a Master of Public Policy to pursue his long-standing interest in the design and implementation of policy and the challenges faced whilst doing this in a complex society. By acquiring the tools and frameworks of a master's degree with an interdisciplinary approach, expanding the knowledge in philosophy, economics, evidence, politics and law in an extensive intellectual network, ensuring cutting-edge approaches to the current public policy challenges. Iván seeks to work internationally, promoting democracy and human rights and fighting economic and social inequality.In addition to his law career, he has studied international relations and diplomacy, where he has practised and specialized for the past years.His areas of specialization include international law, human rights, international relations, diplomacy and public policy.He can communicate fluently in Spanish and English and at a conversational level in Italian.
Fundación Iguales Panamá
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PresidentFundación Iguales Jun 2017 - PresentPanamaLa Fundación es una organización sin fines de lucro que promueve la observancia, promoción y respeto a los derechos humanos como vía para afianzar valores como la tolerancia, la igualdad y el respeto a la diversidad en la sociedad.La Fundación promueve la educación de valores democráticos en base a los principios de libertad, igualdad ante la ley y no discriminación como elementos fundamentales para fortalecer el desarrollo y la paz.Aunque el ámbito de operación sea la República de Panamá, la Fundación podrá participar de alianzas, corresponsalías o cualquier tipo de coordinación, vínculos o eventos a nivel regional o mundial con organizaciones internacionales o de otros países con objetivos iguales o similares. -
Miembro AsesorConsejo Consultivo Del Mecanismo Nacional Para La Prevención De La Tortura (Mnpt) Jun 2019 - PresentPanamáMiembro asesor – elegido por concurso por un periodo de tres años como asesor ad honorem del Mecanismo Nacional. 2019-2021.
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International ConsultantInternational Consultant Sep 2016 - PresentPanama
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FellowHumans Rights Watch Jul 2022 - Sep 2022London, England, UkFellow to the LGBT Rights Program. The LGBT Rights Program defends and promotes the rights of LGBT people globally. Focal areas include violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity, criminalization of same-sex conduct, restrictions on freedoms of expression and association, abuses in medical settings, and socio-economic rights including access to education, healthcare, and employment. -
ConsultantUndp Panama Dec 2020 - Dec 2021Panama, PanamaConsultant in charge of formulating the mediation and alternative conflict resolution methodology for the Human Rights Committee. -
Campaign ManagerSí Acepto - Panamá Nov 2019 - Oct 2021PanamaThe Sí Acepto campaign aims to bring the stories of same-sex couples, their families, and friends to the general public, in a strategic, research-based campaign that can change hearts and minds. The campaign focuses on the question of whether it is okay for gay and lesbian couples to unite in a civil marriage in Panama. The campaign will include television ads, social media content, and media interviews from common families throughout Panama. This campaign builds on a recent successful campaign that increased support for marriage in Costa Rica.
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Instructor De YogaYoga Element Studio Feb 2017 - Sep 2019PanamáInstructor de Power Yoga
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Campaign ManagerGabriel Silva Independent Candidate To The National Assembly Of Panama Feb 2019 - Jun 2019PanamaCampaign manager of the independent candidate to Panama's National Assembly Gabriel Silva, a 29 year old specialist in public policies and transparency. Graduated with honors from the universities of Oxford, Columbia and USMA with Fulbright and Chevening academic and professional merit scholarships.
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CommissionerAmerican Bar Association - Commission On Law And Aging 2015 - Jan 2018Área Metropolitana De Washington D.C., Estados Unidos -
Consultant JuniorUndp Sep 2016 - Jan 2017PanamáJunior Consultant for the Dialogue to the National Education Reform UNDP, Ministry of Education -
LawyerMinistry Of Foreign Affairs Jul 2016 - Sep 2016PanamáDepartment of Legal Affairs and International Treaties -
Legal Counselor- Alternate RepresentativePermanent Mission Of Panama To The Organization Of American States Sep 2009 - Jul 2016Área Metropolitana De Washington D.C., Estados UnidosLegal and Political Counselor, Alternate Representative, September 2009- present.Interim Representative May, July, December 2010; June, 2011; September, 2015.Responsible for the legal and political affairs of Panama at the OAS, and other international multilateral organizations and agencies in Washington, DC. Lawyer in charge of different committees at the OAS related to International Law, Juridical and Political Affairs, International Humanitarian Law, Human Rights and International Affairs. Negotiate international treaties and resolutions among states that develop international law and policies.Panama’s delegation to the 2012 OAS General Assembly in Cochabamba, Bolivia.Vice-President- Working Group to Prepare the Draft American Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.General Coordinator for Panama’s Presidency to Pathways to Prosperity in the Americas (Pathways)Member of Panama’s delegation to the 2014 OAS General Assembly in Asuncion, Paraguay.Vice-Chair- Working Group on Protection of the Human Rights of Older Persons 2014-2015.Chair- Working Group on Protection of the Human Rights of Older Persons during the year of 2015. Led the final phase of drafting of the Inter-American Convention, the first international binding instrument to promote and protect the human rights of older person, to a successful conclusion and signing. Presented the results and best practices of the negotiations to the Open-Ended Working Group on Ageing established by the General Assembly of the United Nations.
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Junior ConsultantUnited Nations World Food Programme (Wfp) Regional Bureau For Latin America And The Caribbean Mar 2008 - Aug 2008the extension of WFP Programs in the region. Prepared background material for the development of fundraising project proposals
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Legal AssistantCitibank, N.A. Panama. Panamá, Panamá. Nov 2005 - Aug 2006Worked in the Legal Compliance Department, and as assistant to principal bank attorneys. Revised contracts of service with outsource supplier companies and law firms. Supervised the performance of legal compliance requirements for corporate clients. Areas: Banking Law, Administrative Law, Commercial Law.
Ivan Chanis Barahona Skills
Ivan Chanis Barahona Education Details
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Master Of Public Policy (Mpp) -
Liderazgo Y Derechos Humanos -
General Studies. Concentration: International Law. -
International Institute Of Humanitarian Law (San Remo)International Law And Legal Studies -
International Relations And Diplomacy -
Mimi Rieger Yoga200-Hour Yoga Alliance® Approved Program -
Xxxvii Curso De Derecho Internacional Oea/ Xxxvii Course On International Law Oas - Rio De JanerioDerecho Internacional / International Law -
Yale Summer Session- American English For Students Of Law -
Magna Cum Laude
Frequently Asked Questions about Ivan Chanis Barahona
What company does Ivan Chanis Barahona work for?
Ivan Chanis Barahona works for Fundación Iguales Panamá
What is Ivan Chanis Barahona's role at the current company?
Ivan Chanis Barahona's current role is Presidente.
What schools did Ivan Chanis Barahona attend?
Ivan Chanis Barahona attended University Of Oxford, University Of Essex, New York University School Of Law, International Institute Of Humanitarian Law (San Remo), Universidad Complutense De Madrid, Mimi Rieger Yoga, Xxxvii Curso De Derecho Internacional Oea/ Xxxvii Course On International Law Oas - Rio De Janerio, Yale University, Universidad Católica Santa María La Antigua.
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Ivan Chanis Barahona has skills like International Human Rights, Arbitraje, Arbitration, International Arbitration, Derecho Internacional Humanitario, Lgbt Rights, Commercial Litigation, International Relations, Diplomacy, Human Rights, International Organizations, International Development.
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