Stephan Claes

Stephan Claes is an experienced professional in disaster risk reduction, human rights, and legal research, with a notable career spanning various organizations. Currently serving as a Disaster Risk Reduction Delegate at Rode Kruis-Vlaanderen, Stephan coordinates disaster risk programs in Mozambique. Previous roles include Representation Assistant at the Belgian Development Agency, where project management and procurement advice were key responsibilities, and Associate Human Rights Officer at the United Nations Human Rights Office, focusing on human rights monitoring and capacity building in West Africa. Additional experience includes internships at the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia, Europol, the United Nations, and the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia. Educational credentials include multiple law degrees and certifications in international humanitarian law, human rights, and monitoring and evaluation.