Camille Karbassi

• Coordination of a workshop about the links between corruption and human trafficking for the 14th International Anti-Corruption Conference held in Bangkok between 10 and 13 November 2010; Research on the links between corruption and human trafficking.

• Participation of a comparative study on methods of intervention for youth of joining a street gang; Research on human trafficking and human smuggling.

• Preparation of an emergency plan of actions for children in case of emergency in coordination with other NGO's and the Argentine Red Cross; Research on child trafficking in Argentina.

• Participation in the preparation and implementation of the Latin American Preparatory Meeting for the 3rd World Congress against Sexual Exploitation of Children and Adolescents.

• Legal research on different aspects of International Humanitarian Law, especially on sexual violence; Follow-up of the 20th session of the Universal Periodic Review at the Human Rights Council.

Protection DelegateChocó, Colombia | June 2016 - December 2017
• Documented Human Rights and IHL Violations: Conducted comprehensive documentation of human rights and international humanitarian law violations by various armed groups, focusing on issues such as anti-personnel mines, forced displacement, sexual violence, child recruitment, and violations against medical missions. • Engaged in Dialogue with Armed Actors: Led critical dialogues with armed actors to address and mitigate the impact of these violations on affected communities, particularly related to the aforementioned issues.

• Legal research in civil, business, administrative and immigration law; Developed strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases.

• Design and monitoring the development and delivery of training programs on child trafficking for social workers; Managing a multi-sectorial research program on the protection of child victims and witnesses of crime in Canada; Drafting proposals, securing program funding and maintaining donor relations; Building positive relationships and securing lasting support from wide range of stakeholders; Supervising consultants, program assistants and interns.

• Monitored execution of activities for the U.S
• State Dpt
• Sponsored Anti-human trafficking project; Forged relationships and established networks with government, non-profit and corporate partners in-line with organizational strategy.

• Preparation and organization of the 5th Roundtable on 'Economic and Social Council's (ECOSOC) Promotion and Achievement of Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) through Education and Outreach' held at the Asian Institute of Technology in Bangkok; Extensive research on the implementation of the MDGs in ASEAN countries; Drafting of speeches in English and in French.

Urban Violence Protection Delegate

Medellín, Colombia | January 2018 - January 2021

• Engaged in Dialogue with Armed Actors and Security Forces: Facilitated critical dialogues with local armed groups, police, and military to mitigate the humanitarian consequences of urban violence, focusing on issues such as child recruitment, threats, forced displacement, and the excessive use of force by police.

• Developed Multidisciplinary Strategies: Implemented a comprehensive, multidisciplinary strategy in collaboration with various assistance and protection departments, aimed at reducing the impact of armed violence on the targeted communities.

Head of Sub-Delegation

San Pedro Sula, Honduras | January 2021 - October 2022

• Led Multidisciplinary Team: Managed a multidisciplinary team focusing on migration, displaced persons, and issues related to missing persons, ensuring a coordinated and effective response to the needs of these vulnerable populations.

• Urban Violence Project Development: Contributed to the design and implementation of an urban violence project in San Pedro Sula, addressing the humanitarian impact of violence in the city.

• Security Management: Oversaw security operations for the northern region of Honduras, ensuring the safety and security of staff and operations in a challenging environment.

Deputy Head of Mission

ICRC Honduras | October 2022 - October 2024

• Oversaw Assistance Departments: Led the mission’s assistance departments, including Health, Economic Security, and Water & Habitat, ensuring the effective delivery of humanitarian aid across the country.

• Security Management: Managed the security for the entire country, maintaining the safety of all operations and staff in a complex environment.

• Sub-Delegation Leadership: Directed the Sub-Delegation in San Pedro Sula, ensuring the coherence and effectiveness of our multidisciplinary response to urban violence in the region.

• Strategic Leadership: Played a key role in the strategic planning and reflection for the mission, guiding the overall direction and ensuring alignment with the mission’s objectives.