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TSÁITAMI ORDÓÑEZ

Legal professional with extensive experience in human rights advocacy across Latin America. Skilled in researching political prisoners' profiles, supporting UN actions, and drafting legal documents. Proficient in transitional justice processes and gender equality initiatives. Experienced in roles at prestigious organizations such as the Inter-American Court of Human Rights and the United Nations. Committed to advancing justice, equality, and human rights protections.

Name
TSÁITAMI ORDÓÑEZ
Occupation
A motivated lawyer specialized in human rights and women's rights with experience in international litigation at the Inter-American and Universal Human Rights Systems. Enthusiastic eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational and communication skills. Extensive background in supporting international bodies such as the United Nations and the Inter-American human rights system. Passionate about promoting gender equality and justice.
Expertise

Race and Inequality,

Human Rights,

Prevention of Crime,

Gender Systems,

Judicial Systems.

Experience

Institute on Race, Equality and Human Rights

Latin America Program Legal Officer | September, 2022 - Present
Researched, collected and systematized profiles of political prisoners in Nicaragua. Followed-up of the criminal procedural status of political prisoners.
Supported in actions before United Nations offices. Supported in the preparation of thematic hearings. Drafted information updates on precautionary measures.

International Center for Transitional Justice ICTJ

Research Intern | July, 2022 – September, 2022 Analyzes cases of non-punitive measures to conflicts. Collects information on transitional justice processes. Compares information and presents reports.

Women's Link Worldwide

Legal Intern | January, 2022 - June, 2022
Built and maintained websites for clients through various online platforms Assisted troubleshooting software.
Created and tested applications for websites.
Filed reports, gathered information, and performed research.

Inter-American Court of Human Rights

Legal Assistant | July, 2018 - December, 2021
Coordinated trial exhibits by organizing materials, writing documentation and preparing digital materials and displays.
Supported in drafting judgments, advisory opinions and resolutions.
Investigated facts and domestic and international laws to determine causes of action. Monitored developments in the Inter-American System of Human Rights.
Cooperated with legal teams to create performance documents for reparation action planning.
 

United Nations Latin American Institute for the Prevention of Crime and the Treatment of Offenders

Legal Intern | September, 2017 - December, 2017
Summarized statistics and documents related to gender and judicial systems in Latin America.
Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets and reports.
Helped with administrative support by managing incoming calls, coordinating files and sorting mail.

Inter-American Commission of Human Rights

Legal Intern | May, 2017 - August, 2017
Supported in research at the Office of the Rapporteur for Women.
Headed comparative legal research between internal regulations and human rights standards.
Classified data and legal information.
 

Central American Institute of Governance

Research Intern | June, 2015 - February, 2016
Gathered, arranged and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.
Created plans and communicated deadlines to ensure projects were completed on time. Drafted legal documents.
Publications

El derecho al aborto como derecho humano - Asociación Costarricense de Derecho Internacional · 1 sept. 2019

Mujer costarricense y educación: obstáculos que prevalecen - Asociación Costarricense de Derecho Internacional · 1 dic. 2018

Feminismo punitivista, justicia feminista y otros cuentos engañosos - El Mundo Costa Rica · 3 dic. 2017

Languages
Spanish -Bilingual or Proficient (C2) English -Bilingual or Proficient (C2) French - Upper intermediate (B2) Portuguese - Elementary (A1)
Ethnic groups expertise
All ethnic groups in the countries of expertise.
Political groups expertise
All political groups in the countries of expertise.
Religious groups expertise
All religious groups in the countries of expertise.