Independent Diplomat
Mia Tong is a dedicated professional with extensive experience in policy development and research focused on human mobility and refugee issues. Currently serving as a Policy Officer at Independent Diplomat since November 2024, Mia previously contributed as a Research Coordinator for Oxfam International's Human Mobility Initiative and undertook an interim role as Senior Confederation Development Advisor. Additionally, Mia coordinated programs at the Global Refugee-Led Network and worked as a Research and Policy Officer at the Kadın Emeğini Değerlendirme Vakfı, where Mia supported Turkey's Refugee Council and led initiatives on gender and development. As a Freelance Consultant, Mia further honed skills in proposal and report writing. Mia holds a Master's degree in Refugee and Forced Migration Studies from the University of Oxford and a Bachelor's degree in Anthropology and Arabic from the University of California, Berkeley.
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Independent Diplomat
Independent Diplomat is a unique non-profit venture in the world of international relations, diplomacy and conflict prevention. Independent Diplomat provides independent and confidential advice and assistance in diplomatic technique and strategy to governments, political groups, international institutions and non-governmental organisations. Our work helps those facing complex international and political challenges to achieve their international objectives. ID has had projects in Africa, Asia and Europe; a project to improve the effectiveness of the UN Security Council; and an initiative to assist small island states in global climate change negotiations.