International Fellows Alumni

Truong Duc
Tung
Vietnam
2005-2006
Truong Duc Tung

Mr. Tung is a national project coordinator for the Vietnamese component of the International Labor Organization Mekong Sub-Regional Project to Combat Trafficking in Children and Women. He is responsible for the general management of the project in close collaboration with government ministries, international organizations, and civil society organizations. He holds a master's degree in economics and management of rural. During his Humphrey year, Mr. Tung will focus on developing policies and practices to prevent human trafficking.

    Florien
    Ukizemwabo
    Rwanda
    2005-2006
    Florien Ukizemwabo

    Mr. Ukizemwabo is the executive secretary of the Rwandan League for the Promotion and Defence of Human Rights (LIPRODHOR), one of the major human rights NGOs in Rwanda. He is responsible for the successful implementation of the organisation's programs dedicated to the protection and promotion of human rights. Mr. Ukizemwabo holds a degree in journalism and has worked as journalist and human rights activist in Rwanda for 10 years. Mr. Ukizemwabo's concentration is on human rights advocacy for the peaceful and democratic transformation of the Rwandan society.

      Youping
      Zhang
      China
      2005-2006
      Youping Zhang

      Mr. Zhang is a prosecutor from the Supreme People's Procuratorate (SPP) in the People's Republic of. China. He is responsible for overseas training programs of prosecutors and comparative legal research between China and the international community. He holds a bachelor's and master's degree in international economic law. During his Humphrey year, Mr. Zhang will focus on international financial law and the legal profession in the United States.

        Ahmad Khamis
        Abulaban
        Palestinian Territories
        2004-2005
        Administrative Director
        Ramallah Municipality-Ramallah
        Ahmad Khamis Abulaban

        Mr. Abulaban is the administrative director for the Ramallah Municipality. Mr. Abulaban has also worked as the executive director of a community organization, the Sirreyet Ramallah, where he now serves as a board member. He has served as a member on the steering committee for the Palestinian NGO's Network, and as a board member of the Palestinian Swimming Federation, and the Palestinian Basketball Federation. Mr. Abulaban has a bachelor's degree in business administration from BirZeit University. He plans to focus on policy analysis and public administration during his Humphrey year.

          Katia Cristina Xavier
          Alves
          Brazil
          2004-2005
          Supervisor
          Urban Development Management Department in Caixo Economica Federal
          Katia Cristina Xavier Alves

          Ms. Alves, a supervisor for urban development projects, is responsible for evaluation of existing programs and the development of new programs. Ms. Alves holds a bachelor's degree in civil engineering and a certificate in environmental management. She wishes to focus on program evaluation, participatory management practices and sustainable development.

            Mikhail
            ben Rabah
            Tunisia
            2004-2005
            Public Auditor
            Committee of Public Services Control, Prime Minister's Office
            Mikhail ben Rabah

            Mr. ben Rabah is a public auditor for the Prime Minister of Tunisia. He is responsible for auditing public services, evaluation of public service administration and proposing organizational planning. He holds a bachelor's degree in business administration and a master's degree in public administration. During his Humphrey Fellowship year, he plans to concentrate on public administration and public management.

              Rogerio
              Bondar
              Brazil
              2004-2005
              Technical Administrative Supervisor
              Department of Transportation
              Rogerio Bondar

              Mr. Bondar is a technical administrative supervisor in the department of transportation. In this position, he is responsible for driver's license suspensions, integrating actions with the justice department, and managing statistical data. He has degrees in psychology, psychoanalysis, and law. During his Humphrey year, Mr. Bondar wishes to examine the formulation of traffic laws and departmental collaboration with other departments and the public in executing traffic laws.

                Samuel
                Bosompem
                Ghana
                2004-2005
                Principal Administrative Officer
                Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice
                Samuel Bosompem

                Mr. Bosompem is the principal administrative officer for public relations for the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice and president of Civitas Ghana, an NGO dedicated to strengthening civic education in Ghana. He holds degrees in political science and international law. During his Humphrey year, Mr. Bosompem plans to focus on civic education and democracy development.

                  Shoaib
                  Dastgir
                  Pakistan
                  2004-2005
                  Senior Superintendent of Police-Investigation Branch
                  Punjab, Office of the Inspector General of Police
                  Shoaib Dastgir

                  Mr. Dastgir is a senior superintendent of police, with 16 years experience in operational policing, both nationally and internationally. He represented his country in the United Nations peace keeping contingent in Mozambique (1994) and Bosnia (2000/2001). Mr. Dastgir has a bachelor's degree in medicine and a master's degree in management from the University of Manchester. He is interested in exploring the dynamics of policy formulation, implementation, and analysis in private and public sector organizations.

                    Leonardo
                    Filippini
                    Argentina
                    2004-2005
                    Law Clerk to Justice Hilda Kogan
                    Supreme Court of Justice of Buenos Aires
                    Leonardo Filippini

                    Mr. Filippini works as a law clerk at the Supreme Court of Justice in Argentina and for the institutional reform area of the Center of Legal and Social Studies in Argentina. Mr. Filippini has lectured, directed research, and published articles on international human rights, justice administration, and criminal law. Mr. Filippini holds a bachelor's and master's of law. His primary focus this year is transitional justice.

                      Reginald Sydney
                      Fynn
                      Sierra Leone
                      2004-2005
                      Barrister at Law and Solicitor
                      Private Legal Practice
                      Reginald Sydney Fynn

                      Mr. Fynn has a private legal practice in Freetown, Sierra Leone. He provides legal services to individual and corporate clients. He also teaches at the Milton Margai College of Education and Technology. He holds bachelor's degrees in international relations, English and law. During his Humphrey year he wishes to focus on international business transaction law and employment law with an eye toward legal reform efforts at home.

                        Nizar
                        Kharbeche
                        Tunisia
                        2004-2005
                        Public Auditor
                        Committee of Public Services Control, Prime Minister's Office
                        Nizar Kharbeche

                        Mr. Kharbeche is a public auditor and deputy director in the committee of public service control for the Prime Minister's office in Tunisia. His duties include auditing public institutions and corporations, evaluating public policies, and proposing policy changes. Mr. Kharbeche holds a bachelor's degree in business studies and a master's degree in public administration. He plans to concentrate on financial diagnosis, evaluation of programs, and information systems during his Humphrey year.

                          Manoj Kumar
                          Lall
                          India
                          2004-2005
                          Deputy Commissioner of New Delhi Police
                          New Delhi Police
                          Manoj Kumar Lall

                          Mr. Lall is deputy commissioner of police in Delhi. He is responsible for budgeting, and assists the commissioner of police on general administration, policy formulation, and issuing guidelines. He is also responsible for curriculum development, security of visiting officials, training, and efforts to decrease violence against women. Mr. Lall holds both a bachelor's and master's degree in zoology. He plans to focus on sustainable law enforcement, with a particular focus on the protection of human rights, during his Humphrey year.

                            Ketty
                            Luzincourt
                            Haiti
                            2004-2005
                            Professor, International Diplomacy
                            Port-au-Prince
                            Ketty Luzincourt

                            Ms. Luzincourt is a professor of international diplomacy in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. She teaches marketing and management and works as a consultant in organizational development. Ms. Luzincourt holds degrees in accounting, management and diplomatic sciences. During her Humphrey year, she plans to concentrate on peace studies and conflict resolution. She is interested in designing and implementing a similar area of studies in Haiti.

                              Valentine
                              Namakula
                              Uganda
                              2004-2005
                              Program Development Officer
                              Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs
                              Valentine Namakula

                              Ms. Namakula works as an advisor to the Justice, Law and Order Sector under the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs in Uganda. Her role is to initiate and oversee reforms in the criminal justice system and promote sector wide coordination and cooperation. Ms. Namakula holds a bachelor of law degree and continues to pursue a master's degree in sociology. Her Humphrey year will focus on criminal justice policy formulation and analysis and identification of administrative best practices, aimed at improving governance and rule of law in Uganda.

                                Nargis
                                Pervin
                                Bangladesh
                                2004-2005
                                Assistant Project Officer-Child Protection Section
                                UNICEF Bangladesh
                                Nargis Pervin

                                Ms. Pervin is the assistant project officer for the child protection section for UNICEF in Dhaka, Bangladesh. She is responsible for the planning, implementation, and management of programs related to empowerment and protection of children and women. She holds both a bachelor's and master's degree in English from Dhaka University. During her Humphrey year, Ms. Pervin plans to study human rights, with a particular focus on the rights of children and women.

                                  Muhammad
                                  Tahir
                                  Pakistan
                                  2004-2005
                                  Senior Superintendent of Police-Investigation Branch
                                  Punjab, Office of the Inspector General of Police
                                  Muhammad Tahir

                                  Mr. Tahir is a senior superintendent of police investigations in the provincial investigation branch in Punjab. His duties include conducting investigations on behalf of the provincial chief of police and the monitoring of crimes against women and children. He holds a bachelor's degree in economics and psychology and a master's degree in economics. Mr. Tahir wishes to focus on human rights and law enforcement during his Humphrey year, paying particular attention to issues of human rights abuses.

                                    Claudia
                                    Torres-Bartyzel
                                    Poland
                                    2004-2005
                                    Director of Department of Civil Service Training and Development
                                    Office of Civil Service

                                    Ms. Torres-Bartyzel is the director of the Department of Civil Service Training and Development. She is in charge of training and development programs for the Polish civil service and for maintaining relationships with comparable international organizations. She holds a master's degree in sociology and a postgraduate degree in public administration. Ms. Torres-Bartyzel plans to concentrate on leadership, philosophy of government, and public management during her Humphrey year.

                                      Bioaxia
                                      Wang
                                      China
                                      2004-2005
                                      Vice Mayor
                                      The People's Government of Laizhou City, Shandong Province
                                      Bioaxia Wang

                                      Ms. Wang is the vice-mayor of Laizhou City in Shandon province. She is responsible for the departments of science and technology, foreign affairs, and foreign investment. Ms. Wang is also an entrepreneur and business owner. She has advanced degrees in chemical engineering and pharmacy. During her Humphrey year, she wishes to focus on municipal and state management and the interaction between the various levels of government.

                                        Woon Cheol
                                        Yeo
                                        South Korea
                                        2004-2005
                                        Education Officer
                                        Corrections Bureau, Ministry of Justice
                                        Woon Cheol Yeo

                                        Mr. Yeo is a senior education officer in the Ministry of Justice. He provides counseling services and supervises and provides instruction for offenders in the Korean correctional system. Mr. Yeo holds a bachelor's and master's degree in counseling psychology. During his Humphrey year he plans to concentrate on the provision of psychological counseling services for inmates in correctional facilities.