Javier Ciurlizza
Program Director, Latin America
Bogotá, Colombia
Crisis Group role:
Javier Ciurlizza is the Bogotá-based Director of the Latin American and Caribbean Program since January 2011. As Program Director, Javier oversees projects covering Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Haiti and Guatemala. He has a master's degree from the University of Warwick, England.
Areas of expertise:
- Latin American politics and society
- Transitional justice
- Human rights
- Civil society and conflict prevention
Professional background:
- Colombia and Americas Program Director, International Center for Transitional Justice (2007-2010)
- Director. Research Institute on Human Rights, Catholic University of Peru (2004-2007)
- Special Legal Advisor, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Peru (2006-2006)
- Executive Director, Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Peru (2001-2003)
- Chief of Cabinet, Ministry of Justice of Peru (2000-2001)
- Secretary General, Andean Commission of Jurists (1995-2000)
Languages:
- Spanish (native)
- English (fluent)
- Portuguese (intermediate)
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