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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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==Work Experience==
===[[Future Worlds Center]]===
Unit:Development, Education and Humanitarian Affairs ; <br> Implementing Partner of UNHCR Project [[Strengthening Asylum]] in Cyprus<br>
Dates: November 2011 - present<br>'''Legal Advisor'''<br>Main Activities and Responsibilities:
* Legal representation in the field of asylum and refugee law.
* Facilitating the submission of asylum applications at the Immigration Police Offices and detention centres.
* Referring vulnerable persons to appropriate psychological support and accompanying them at RSD interviews.
* Advising first instance rejected applications followed by lodging and drafting appeals with reference to principles of international law, international conventions, EU law and EU directives, national law as well as EU and international case law and sources of country of origin information (COI)
* Submitting applications for legal aid at the Supreme Court of Cyprus.
* Liaising with the Ombudsman and governmental authorities in order to obtain adequate responses.
===Ioannides Demetriou LLC===
Dates: September 2010 - September 2011<br>
'''Lawyer'''<br>
* Undertaken seats in the corporate department and in general litigation.
* Qualified and admitted to the Cyprus Bar Association.<br><br>
===Blackstone Group: Nido Kings Cross===
Dates: November 2007 - August 2008<br> '''Resident Assistant'''<br>
* 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 administrative tasks and secretarial office support.
* Inspected common areas so as to maintain building safety.
* Acted as a reservations assistant through the promotion and marketing of the property to prospective customers.
=== [[Cypriot National Guard]] ===
Dates: July 2004 - August 2006<br> '''Sergeant'''<br>
* Trained on enforcement of military policies and code of conduct on soldiers of lower rank.
* Participated in numerous military exercises and trained on the operation of military equipment and the execution of strategic operations
* Worked as a cashier and a waiter at the Military Officers Association.
==Education==
===Legal Council of the Republic of Cyprus===
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<li><strong>Degree:</strong> Cyprus Bar Exam Vocational Course</li>
<li><strong> Main fields of study:</strong><br> Civil Procedure<br> Criminal Procedure <br> Evidence <br> Constitutional law <br> Companies 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===
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<li><strong>Degree:</strong> LLB Law </li>
<li><strong>Main fields of study:</strong><br> 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>
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==Workshops - Seminars==
==Workshops - Seminars==
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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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