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|period= November 2011 - present
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|universities= University College London, City University London
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For a detailed curriculum vitae of Mr. Demetriou click: [[Vitae: Demetris Demetriou|Full CV]].


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Mr. Demetriou is a Legal Advisor at Future Worlds Center. He is an Implementing Partner of UNHCR Project [[Strengthening Asylum]] in Cyprus. His contribution at FWC contain legal representation in the field of asylum and refugee law, facilitation of submission of asylum applications at the Immigration Police Officers and detention centres. He is also responsible for referring vulnerable persons to appropriate psychological support and accompanying them at RSD interviews and he acts as an advisor.




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==Biography==
==Work Experience==
===[[Future Worlds Center]]===
[[Unit:Development, Education and Humanitarian Affairs]] ; <br> Implementing Partner of UNHCR Project [[Strenghtening Asylum]] in Cyprus
<u>Dates:</u> November 2011 - present<br /> <br> [[Legal Advisor]]
<u>Main Activities and Responsibilities:</u> Legal representation in the field of asylum and refugee law at all stages of the asylum application.<br /><br /> <br> Facilitating the submission of asylum applications at the Immigration Police Officers and detention centres. Submitting applications for legal aid on appeal at the Supreme Court of Cyprus. Liaising with the Ombudsman and governmental authorities to obtain adequate responses.
===Ioannides Demetriou LLC===
Dates: September 2010 - September 2011<br>
Lawyer<br>Duties undertaken seats in the corporate department and in general litigation. Qualified and admitted to the Cyprus Bar Association.
===Blackstone Group: Nido Kings Cross===
Dates: November 2007 - August 2008<br> Resident Assistant<br> Duties: Created a sense of community through organising and advertising social and educational events for residents fortnightly. Responded to real life emergencies and offered day-to-day support. Carried out front desk, customer service and marketing tasks.
=== [[Cypriot National Guard]] ===
<ul>
<li> <strong>Title:</strong> {{SmallFlag|imagename=Cyprus flag.jpg}} Sergeant </li>
<li> Trained as a Sergeant on the use of military equipment and enforcement of military policies and codes of conduct on soldiers of lower rank.</li>
<li> Worked as a cashier and a waiter at the Military Officers Association.</li>
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==Education==
===Legal Council of the Republic of Cyprus===
<ul>
<li><strong>Degree:</strong> Cyprus Bar Exam </li>
<li><strong>Fields of study:</strong> Vocational Course, Licence to Practice Law </li>
<li><strong>Title earned:</strong> Barrister-at-law </li>
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===[[University College London]]===
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<li><strong>Degree:</strong> LLM Public International Law</li>
<li><strong>Fields of study:</strong><br> International Human Rights<br> Foreing Relations Law<br>International Law of the Sea<br> International and Comparative Secured Transactions </li>
</ul>
===City University London===
<ul>
<li><strong>Degree:</strong> LLB Law </li>
<li><strong>Main fields of study:</strong> Contract law<br> Criminal law<br> Tort<br> Constitutional and Administrative law<br> Commercial law<br> International Criminal Law<br> European Law </li>
<li><strong>Title earned:</strong> Bachelor of Laws </li>
</ul>


==Workshops - Seminars==
==Workshops - Seminars==
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<li> Training Seminar 16-17 November 2011, Nicosia, Cyprus</li>
<li> Training Seminar 16-17 November 2011, Nicosia, Cyprus</li>
<strong>Title:</strong> Fleeing Homophobia, seeking safety in Europe: asylum on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity
<strong>Title:</strong> Fleeing Homophobia, seeking safety in Europe: asylum on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity
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==Languages==
==Languages==
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Latest revision as of 00:42, 25 October 2014

Demetris Demetriou
Demetris Demetriou
With FWC November 2011 - present
Key Project(s) Strengthening Asylum
Degree(s) LLB Law, LLM Public International Law, Barrister-at-law - member of the Cyprus Bar since 2011
University(ies) University College London, City University London



For a detailed curriculum vitae of Mr. Demetriou click: Full CV.


Mr. Demetriou is a Legal Advisor at Future Worlds Center. He is an Implementing Partner of UNHCR Project Strengthening Asylum in Cyprus. His contribution at FWC contain legal representation in the field of asylum and refugee law, facilitation of submission of asylum applications at the Immigration Police Officers and detention centres. He is also responsible for referring vulnerable persons to appropriate psychological support and accompanying them at RSD interviews and he acts as an advisor.



Workshops - Seminars

  • Training Seminar, 4-6 May 2012, Bologna, Italy
    • Title: ELENA Advanced Course, Generalised violence, Armed Conflict & the Need for International Protection
  • Training Seminar, 14-15 December, 2011 / Nicosia, Cyprus
    • Title: Investigation and documentation of torture according to the Istanbul Protocol
  • Training Seminar 16-17 November 2011, Nicosia, Cyprus
    • Title: Fleeing Homophobia, seeking safety in Europe: asylum on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity



Languages

  • Mother tongue : Greek
  • Other language : English (fluent), French (intermediate)

References

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