Lara Deramaix

Lara Deramaix is a seasoned legal and policy professional with extensive experience in rule of law, security, and human rights. Currently serving as a Policy and Programme Specialist at UNDP since June 2020, Lara also volunteers as a Mediator for the New York Peace Institute. Previous roles include Justice Expert at C-lever.org and Justice and Security Sector Reform Adviser for the International Security Sector Advisory Team - DCAF. Lara has a long history with Avocats Sans Frontières, holding various positions from Strategy and Development Coordinator to Attorney, focusing on access to justice for vulnerable groups in diverse contexts such as Belgium, Nepal, Tunisia, Chad, and Palestine. Lara holds a Mediator Certificate from the New York Peace Institute, a Lawyer Legal Practicing Certificate from the Brussels Bar Association, and a Licence in Law from Université libre de Bruxelles.