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Name

Cecilia Pellosniemi

How did You find out about this Network/Resource?

Through Search for Common Ground

Please share a short bio for yourself. This should be no more than 3-4 short paragraphs.

I am a 23-year-old Finnish graduate of EU International Relations and Diplomacy Studies from the College of Europe.

I am currently working as a Consultant with mediatEUr, the European Forum for International Mediation and Dialogue. I am working on various mediation initiatives, particularly the Middle East and Georgia.

I am also Finland's UN Youth Delegate, with a particular interest in the subject of youth, peace and security. During my term, I will try to promote this topic widely.

During my non-formal education in various youth organisations I have particularly focused on the importance of training. I am also interested in creativity, leadership theory, feedback and problem-solving

Please list the countries and/or regions in which you have direct and significant expertise

The European Union, the Middle East, North Africa, Turkey, Georgia and the rest of the EU neighborhood; the United States

What is your current job (and organization) and/or where and what field are you studying?

Consultant at mediatEUr (the European Forum for International Mediation and Dialogue); I studied EU International Relations and Diplomacy Studies at the College of Europe

What are your main skills/expertise?

Peace mediation, the EU's external relations, security and defence policy, the Middle East Peace Process

What are Your expertise areas/sectors when it comes to youth

DDR, Peacebuilding, Education, Gender, Humanitarian Relief, Climate Change, Development, Democracy, Protection, Refugees, IDPs, Leadership, Art

What are Your primary Skills, to compliment Your areas/sectors

Advocacy, Budgeting, Capacity Building, Evaluation, Fundraising, Grant Writing, Program Management, Program Administration, Program Design, Public Relations, Research, Training