Fellows 2011 - 2012

Fellows of 2011-2012

Learn more about the fellows 2011 - 2012:

Mr. Cosme Crisanto Nyusi, 33, is a lawyer and works as a legal and technical supervisor at the Center for Legal Practice of the School of Law at Eduardo Mondlane University (UEM-FD-CPJ). The project he will develop during the program--to be implemented upon his return to Mozambique--will focus on offering legal assistance to economically disadvantaged citizens, and is entitled "Promoting Access to the Justice System for Prisoners in Situations of Violated Pre-trial Detention Rights".

Ms. Ferosa Abel David Chaúque Zacarias, 31, works as a lawyer of the Mozambican Association for Women in Legal Careers. She will develop a legal aid project, entitled "Advocating for Victims of Domestic Violence and Promoting Women's Human Rights."

Ms. Katia Sofia Mussagy de Oliveira, 28, works as a Counselor (Psychologist) offering support to victims of domestic and sexual violence for the organization Muleide (Association for Women, Law, and Development). Within the program she will develop a project to promote the human rights of people living with HI/AIDS, titled "Psychological Counseling for Victims of Domestic Violence and Childhood Sexual Abuse." 

Mr. Saite António Junior, 28, is a junior researcher and the program manager of democratic governance and the social policy program of CEMO (Center for Mozambican and International Studies). His project will address the theme: "The situation of refugees and asylum seekers in Mozambique - a human rights based analysis."