Olga Kavran Email & Phone Number

The Hague, South Holland, Netherlands

IUSTICOM is the first non-governmental organization focused on communicating justice. It was established as a Stichting (foundation) in the Netherlands to aid policy makers or victims’ advocates in identifying the best accountability mechanism in a specific situation and then devise comprehensive communications strategies to secure both donor and community support and to aid existing accountability mechanisms in effectively engaging with their stakeholders and thus enhancing their positive… Show more IUSTICOM is the first non-governmental organization focused on communicating justice. It was established as a Stichting (foundation) in the Netherlands to aid policy makers or victims’ advocates in identifying the best accountability mechanism in a specific situation and then devise comprehensive communications strategies to secure both donor and community support and to aid existing accountability mechanisms in effectively engaging with their stakeholders and thus enhancing their positive impact. The activities of IUSTICOM include: • Advising accountability mechanisms on how to better communicate with all of their diverse stakeholders, such as victims and affected communities, civil society, donors, states, inter-governmental organizations and the general public;• Simplifying complex procedures and explaining them in a language everyone can understand without sacrificing accuracy. • Organizing different events to support accountability mechanisms in achieving these goals – events focused on dissemination of information as well as capacity building, education and training (courses, conferences, round table discussions, training sessions, etc.).• Drafting diverse materials, including brochures for NGOs dealing with human rights violations as well as research papers for academic institutions. Show less

Tunisia

Conducted extensive research and drafted the “Detailed findings on the situation in Tarhuna: Conference room paper of the Independent Fact-Finding Mission on Libya” (A/HRC/50/CRP.3) as well as a number of other internal documents to assist the work of the Mission. Hired on a short-term ‘emergency’ contract primarily for the purposes of report writing, I successfully completed the assignment working on a very tight deadline. The CRP was praised by both the UN Libya Mission Experts as well as… Show more Conducted extensive research and drafted the “Detailed findings on the situation in Tarhuna: Conference room paper of the Independent Fact-Finding Mission on Libya” (A/HRC/50/CRP.3) as well as a number of other internal documents to assist the work of the Mission. Hired on a short-term ‘emergency’ contract primarily for the purposes of report writing, I successfully completed the assignment working on a very tight deadline. The CRP was praised by both the UN Libya Mission Experts as well as UNOHCHR senior staff familiar with the work of the Mission. Show less

The Hague, South Holland, Netherlands

I wrote the report entitled “Communicating Justice: Lessons from International and National Courts and Prosecution Authorities Dealing with International Crimes.” The report was funded by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs as part of the MATRA project “Strengthening Ukraine’s Capacity to Investigate and Prosecute International Crimes” – a joint initiative of the T.M.C. Asser Instituut and Global Rights Compliance.

London, England, United Kingdom

To assist Synergy in fundraising and efforts to better promote its work, I conceptualized and drafted a report entitled “The Power of Continuity and Commitment in Conflict” on Synergy’s multi-year partnership with Lawyers and Doctors for Human Rights (LDHR), a Syrian NGO.

London, England, United Kingdom

I assisted Synergy in devising and implementing a communications strategy for the launch of its reports on the impact on women of unlawful arrest and detention in Syria. I drafted key messages and the press release and conducted traditional media outreach, as well as social media outreach and monitoring.

Beirut, Lebanon

Managed STL’s Outreach and Legacy, leading a small team which has implemented well over 100 conferences, round table discussions, seminars, workshops and working visits to the STL. Held nearly 200 lectures and published several academic articles on the topics of international human rights and criminal law, terrorism and international criminal justice. Responsible for the design, development, implementation and evaluation of a comprehensive, sustained and measurable Outreach and Legacy strategy,… Show more Managed STL’s Outreach and Legacy, leading a small team which has implemented well over 100 conferences, round table discussions, seminars, workshops and working visits to the STL. Held nearly 200 lectures and published several academic articles on the topics of international human rights and criminal law, terrorism and international criminal justice. Responsible for the design, development, implementation and evaluation of a comprehensive, sustained and measurable Outreach and Legacy strategy, the preparation and management of the budget as well as resource management.• Created, solicited funding for and implemented an Inter-University course on International Criminal Law and Procedure which brings together 11 Lebanese Universities, the STL and the Asser Institute in The Hague in a unique course provided by video-link from The Hague to students in Lebanon. The course is unprecedented in that it brings together many universities in a deeply divided society in a collaborative effort and that it has been continuously funded and highly recommended since 2011 (independent auditor contact available on request).• Represent the STL in high level meetings with government and NGO representatives, international organizations, diplomats, legal professionals, academics and others.• Coordinate all STL outreach and legacy related projects.• Draft internal and external publications and information material, memoranda and reports.• Instrumental in gaining the trust and cooperation of legal professionals, academics, NGO representatives and others and responsible for assessing and addressing capacity needs in Lebanon in relation to international law and international criminal justice• Responsible for assessing and addressing misunderstandings of the STL’s work and advising senior STL officials accordingly•Coordinate and facilitate outreach component of missions of senior STL officials to Lebanon Show less

Beirut District, Lebanon

Spring Semester (Jan-May) 2018, 2019 and 2020 Taught Public International Law II (PSPA 226) providing students with in-depth knowledge of the principles and rules of international law, with a particular emphasis on the use of force, international human rights law, international humanitarian and international criminal law, international criminal justice, as well as environmental law.• Developed the syllabus for and taught 45 hours each semester for three years in a row, graded exams… Show more Spring Semester (Jan-May) 2018, 2019 and 2020 Taught Public International Law II (PSPA 226) providing students with in-depth knowledge of the principles and rules of international law, with a particular emphasis on the use of force, international human rights law, international humanitarian and international criminal law, international criminal justice, as well as environmental law.• Developed the syllabus for and taught 45 hours each semester for three years in a row, graded exams and papers, in addition to the full time employment with the STL.• Used traditional lectures as well as presentations and audio-visual material in teaching.• Taught a very similar course (International Law, IAF 355) at the American University of Science and Technology in Beirut in spring 2019. The course is offered periodically. Show less

Beirut District, Lebanon

Spring Semester 2019Teaching IAF-355 (International Law) at the Department of International Affairs in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences. The course is designed to provide students with knowledge of the principles and rules of international law, with a particular emphasis on the sources and principles, use of force, international humanitarian and international criminal law, international criminal justice, international human rights law as well as environmental law.

The Hague, The Netherlands

Designed, developed and implemented a comprehensive, sustained and measurable communications strategy for the Office of the Prosecutor (OTP) and represented the OTP in the media. Successfully managed crisis communications in relation to the arrest of high level fugitives.• Held a dozen of press conferences and gave over 400 interviews and briefings to international and local media.• Relevant highlight: in July 2008, responded to continuous 8-day 24/7 global media interest in the arrest… Show more Designed, developed and implemented a comprehensive, sustained and measurable communications strategy for the Office of the Prosecutor (OTP) and represented the OTP in the media. Successfully managed crisis communications in relation to the arrest of high level fugitives.• Held a dozen of press conferences and gave over 400 interviews and briefings to international and local media.• Relevant highlight: in July 2008, responded to continuous 8-day 24/7 global media interest in the arrest and transfer of Radovan Karadzic who had been a fugitive for 12 years and has since been convicted of genocide.• Drafted dozens of press releases and other information materials for print and the ICTY website as well as internal and external reports.• Monitored and analysed local and international media and advised the Prosecutor (first Carla Del Ponte, then Serge Brammertz) on steps to be taken.• Delivered dozens of lectures and presentations on the history of international judicial institutions, international criminal proceedings, the establishment, mandate and work of the ICTY and related topics of international and human rights law.• Participated in high-level meetings of the Prosecutor with external interlocutors, including Presidents, Heads of Government, Government Ministers and diplomats.• Established and maintained close working relationships with representatives of international NGOs (such as Human Rights Watch, the International Crisis Group, the Open Society Initiative and others) as well as numerous NGOs in the region of the former Yugoslavia. Show less

Played a central role in the design, development and implementation of a comprehensive, sustained and measurable outreach strategy for the ICTY. Played an active role in the ICTY Completion Strategy (the strategy to fulfil the Tribunal's mandate by, inter alia, capacity building). Increased the ICTY’s capacity to communicate with and explain its work to the local communities in the former Yugoslavia• Developed, organised and implemented four specialised legal training seminars in the former… Show more Played a central role in the design, development and implementation of a comprehensive, sustained and measurable outreach strategy for the ICTY. Played an active role in the ICTY Completion Strategy (the strategy to fulfil the Tribunal's mandate by, inter alia, capacity building). Increased the ICTY’s capacity to communicate with and explain its work to the local communities in the former Yugoslavia• Developed, organised and implemented four specialised legal training seminars in the former Yugoslavia on the substantive and procedural law at the ICTY and at the Tribunal (the training was a requirement for the local judiciaries to be deemed capable to handle war crimes cases).• Drafted numerous information materials, such as press releases, op-eds, presentations, lectures and lectures for diverse professional and lay audiences• Devised, supervised and implemented information campaigns on the work of the ICTY in the region of the former YugoslaviaInitiated and supervised the creation of a revised and improved Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian language segment of the ICTY website including the website’s extensive FAQ section;• Established and maintained close working relationships with relevant regional and international NGO's and other interested agencies, such as the OSCE, the Council of Europe and the Office of the High Representative in Bosnia and Herzegovina• Managed, guided and briefed the regional Outreach Information Officers in ICTY’s field offices. Show less

The Hague, South Holland, Netherlands

Assisted in raising awareness and understanding of the ICTY in the former Yugoslavia.• Established and/or assisted in the establishment of ICTY Outreach offices in Croatia, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Kosovo and a network of contacts and partner organisations in the region.• Created an updated a user-friendly Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian (BCS) segment of the ICTY website.• Devised, supervised and implemented information campaigns on the work of the ICTY in the region of the… Show more Assisted in raising awareness and understanding of the ICTY in the former Yugoslavia.• Established and/or assisted in the establishment of ICTY Outreach offices in Croatia, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Kosovo and a network of contacts and partner organisations in the region.• Created an updated a user-friendly Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian (BCS) segment of the ICTY website.• Devised, supervised and implemented information campaigns on the work of the ICTY in the region of the former Yugoslavia.• Organised and implemented around 10 seminars on the ICTY in the region of the former Yugoslavia and at the Tribunal. Show less

The Hague, South Holland, Netherlands

Translated from Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian into English and vice versa of legal, military and other documents as well as witness statements.• Interpreted at meetings between ICTY officials and persons speaking Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian.• Increased efficiency and volume in the provision of documents crucial to the work of the court.• Proposed subsequently implemented systems of better document management within the section.

Belgrade, Serbia

• Published several articles and interviews with important international advertising professionals thus raising the profile of New Moment magazine.• Managed the production and publication of a number of issues of the magazine, organizing and streamlining the complex publishing process on very tight deadlines.

Belgrade, Serbia

Implemented successful advertising and public relations campaigns throughout the area of the former Yugoslavia as well as Bulgaria and Albania and brought new clients to the agency network (Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Macedonia, Bulgaria and Albania).• Planned, developed and implemented advertising and public relations campaigns for Procter&Gamble, Coca Cola, BMW, Rover and many other clients across countries.• Solicited and obtained new clients through… Show more Implemented successful advertising and public relations campaigns throughout the area of the former Yugoslavia as well as Bulgaria and Albania and brought new clients to the agency network (Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Macedonia, Bulgaria and Albania).• Planned, developed and implemented advertising and public relations campaigns for Procter&Gamble, Coca Cola, BMW, Rover and many other clients across countries.• Solicited and obtained new clients through successful `pitch` campaigns; clients ranged from commercial entities (such as car manufacturers) to government bodies.• Improved the coordination and cooperation between network agencies resulting in higher output and increased quality in the agency’s advertising and public relations campaigns. Show less

Doctor Of Laws, International Law

Llm, Public International Law/International Criminal Law

Bachelor'S Degree, Criminal Law