Silvia Backes

Silvia Backes is a seasoned humanitarian professional with twenty years of experience in humanitarian assistance, international development, and human rights law. They have held pivotal roles at the International Committee of the Red Cross, serving as a Country Program Coordinator and later as a Language Specialist, where they managed programs and provided language services for various delegations. Silvia has also worked as a Program Manager for Smile Train, overseeing initiatives across South America, and currently serves as the Regional Cooperation Coordinator at ICRC. Their academic credentials include a Master's in International Cooperation for Development from Universidad Nacional de San Martín and professional courses from prestigious institutions such as Stanford University and Harvard University.