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Isabel Rosales Ungson

Licenciada En Derechos Humanos Y Gestión De Paz
CDMX

Summary

A highly experienced professional with over six years in human rights advocacy, restorative justice, and the prevention of workplace and gender violence. Successful collaborations have been established with governmental and non-governmental organizations, implementing strategic projects in judicial settings and providing critical support to victims of human rights violations. Experience includes the systematization and analysis of complex human rights cases, contributing to significant reports and proposals aimed at improving justice systems in Mexico.

As Editorial Director for a digital media platform, responsibilities include managing content quality, leading teams, and overseeing project growth. Additionally, expertise has been developed in conflict sensitivity and environmental peacebuilding. Strategic guidance is provided for planning and implementing conflict sensitivity and peacebuilding initiatives, ensuring alignment with broader organizational goals that integrate human well-being.

Training and technical assistance are delivered on these topics to both internal and external partners, ensuring project outcomes meet organizational standards. Expertise in gender, governance, and peacebuilding is actively represented in global forums, conferences, and webinars, fostering partnerships to enhance conflict sensitivity and social inclusion.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages

Work History

Editorial Director

Sintaxis, Agencia De Marketing Digital
CDMX
01.2024 - 10.2024
  • Editorial Leadership : Refined and edited all published editorial content to ensure it aligns with the platform's goals and values.
  • Supervision and Content Approval : Managed the editorial process, approving content generated by the graphic design and multimedia teams, ensuring coherence and visual harmony.
  • Team Coordination : Led and coordinated the team of community managers for platforms such as META and WordPress, aligning the editorial strategy with social media growth.
  • Growth Strategy : Conducted analysis and projection to drive the editorial project's growth, focusing on audience engagement and content relevance.
  • Content Quality Assurance : Ensured content coherence, quality, and relevance to meet the expectations of the target audience.

Operational Technician in Restorative Justice

Consejo De La Judicatura Federal
CDMX
10.2021 - 09.2023

Unit for Prevention and Combatting Workplace Violence and Sexual Harassment

  • Governance and Strategic Planning : Designed and implemented strategic projects to enhance the Restorative Justice programs within the Federal Judiciary, working closely with administrative bodies and various judicial authorities to align organizational objectives with victim support initiatives.
  • Leadership in Documentation and Control : Developed and managed materials required by the internal control body, ensuring full compliance with regulations and standards. Created content for the Annual Work Plan, aimed at enhancing program efficiency.
  • Intervention Proposals : Analyzed critical information to design and implement Restorative Justice interventions in judicial and administrative bodies. Led the creation of restorative circles in Tabasco, positioning the area as a model for judicial reform and victim rehabilitation.
  • Victim Support Systems : Developed tools for documenting victim interactions, including initial contact, follow-up, and accompaniment during legal proceedings, significantly improving support services for gender violence victims.

Coordinator of Institutional Strengthening

MVS Radio Foundation
CDMX
06.2021 - 09.2021
  • Governance and Fundraising Leadership : Led strategic planning initiatives focused on strengthening the foundation's financial standing. Successfully secured new partnerships and consolidated existing alliances, driving institutional growth.
  • Resource Mobilization : Developed proposals and presentations aimed at obtaining financial resources, resulting in the enhancement of several ongoing projects. Coordinated with key stakeholders to optimize fundraising strategies and partnership engagement.
  • Institutional Strengthening : Spearheaded efforts to enhance the foundation's operational frameworks by implementing best practices in project management and organizational governance, contributing to the overall sustainability of the institution.

Co-facilitator of Restorative Circles

Yoga Prison Project, Mexico
CDMX
04.2019 - 11.2020
  • Program Leadership : Co-facilitated restorative circles within the Federal Center for Social Reintegration No. 1, Altiplano, working with incarcerated individuals to foster rehabilitation through Restorative Justice techniques.
  • Educational Development : Created educational materials in both Spanish and English, aimed at promoting Restorative Justice principles among participants. Provided advisory services for the facilitation of restorative processes, including follow-up with participants to ensure continuous engagement.
  • Institutional Collaboration : Played a key role in developing mechanisms and agreements between civil society organizations and governmental institutions, leading efforts to introduce alternative justice approaches within formal governance structures.

Consultant for OHCHR

British Embassy in Mexico
CDMX
10.2019 - 06.2020
  • Governance and Policy Development : Led the development of governance frameworks for the analysis of impunity cases, providing critical strategic input into reports that influenced both the Embassy and the UN Human Rights Office.
  • Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis : Designed tools for comprehensive qualitative and quantitative analysis of human rights violations, ensuring rigorous documentation and systematization of information related to cases of severe human rights abuses.
  • Leadership in Gender-Sensitive Reporting : Proposed criteria for gender-sensitive governance actions and contributed to the development of a comprehensive approach to reparations, ensuring that the victims' needs were fully addressed.
  • Victim Accompaniment : Provided comprehensive advisory services to human rights defenders and journalists, guiding them through legal and administrative processes. Collaborated with other stakeholders to strengthen institutional frameworks for protection.

Consultant for FUNDAR, Centro De Análisis

Equis, Justicia Para Las Mujeres
CDMX
01.2018 - 01.2019

Consultant for Gender Perspective Sentencing Analysis Project

  • Governance and Legal Reform : Led efforts to analyze and document sentencing practices related to crimes against women. Drafted detailed reports and recommendations aimed at reforming judicial practices through a gender lens.
  • Case Management : Managed a comprehensive database of cases handled during the consultancy, ensuring that every case received thorough documentation and follow-up. Developed detailed reports that informed national-level gender policy.
  • Publication and Advocacy : Published the report “NO ES JUSTICIA: Análisis de sentencias y resoluciones judiciales del país con perspectiva de género,” which provided key findings and policy recommendations. Actively engaged in public advocacy for legal reform through media and public presentations.

Internship for the Human Rights Defenders Program

UN-OHCHR
CDMX
06.2018 - 12.2018
  • Data Governance and Systematization : Documented and systematized cases of severe human rights violations, strengthening the internal database of the UN Human Rights Office, ensuring compliance with international standards for data governance.
  • Crisis Response and Protection : Assisted in drafting emergency response documents and contributed to the development of protection plans for high-risk cases, working with governmental and non-governmental bodies to ensure effective crisis intervention.
  • Legal Framework Analysis : Conducted in-depth analysis of national and international legal frameworks on issues such as freedom of expression and enforced disappearances, contributing to reports and policy recommendations for the UN's protection mechanism.

Research Assistant in the Human Rights Area

FUNDAR, Centro De Análisis E Investigación A.C.
CDMX
09.2017 - 06.2018
  • Legal and Policy Research : Conducted extensive research on enforced disappearances and severe human rights violations. Developed reports that informed national policy on transparency and accountability in forensic services.
  • Interviews and Data Collection : Led interviews with key stakeholders, including civil society organizations and members of the judiciary, to gather essential data for research and reporting purposes.
  • Victim Support and Advocacy : Actively participated in the development of protocols for addressing sexual harassment within the organization, as well as public advocacy campaigns aimed at encouraging victims to report cases of harassment and violence.

Education

Diploma - Restorative Justice

IIDEJURE
CDMX, México
08.2023 - 11.2024

Diploma - Cultural Process Management For Peacebuilding

Universidad Del Claustro De Sor Juana
CDMX, México
03.2021 - 09.2021

Some College (No Degree) - Peace Circles Workshop

Centro De Colaboración Cívica
CDMX, México
03.2020 - 03.2020

Some College (No Degree) - Restorative Justice Works

Insight Prison Project
CDMX, México
05.2019 - 05.2019

Some College (No Degree) - Accompaniment To Victims of Violence And Disasters

Universidad Iberoamericana
CDMX, México
09.2018 - 12.2018

Bachelor of Social Science - Human Rights And Peace Management

Universidad Del Claustro De Sor Juana
CDMX, México
03.2014 - 12.2017

Skills

Digital publishing

Bilingual Communication

Diversity and Inclusion

Internal Communications

Crisis Management

Deadline Management

Project Management

Staff Management

Content Planning

Social Media Strategy

Digital publishing

Timeline

Editorial Director

Sintaxis, Agencia De Marketing Digital
01.2024 - 10.2024

Diploma - Restorative Justice

IIDEJURE
08.2023 - 11.2024

Operational Technician in Restorative Justice

Consejo De La Judicatura Federal
10.2021 - 09.2023

Coordinator of Institutional Strengthening

MVS Radio Foundation
06.2021 - 09.2021

Diploma - Cultural Process Management For Peacebuilding

Universidad Del Claustro De Sor Juana
03.2021 - 09.2021

Some College (No Degree) - Peace Circles Workshop

Centro De Colaboración Cívica
03.2020 - 03.2020

Consultant for OHCHR

British Embassy in Mexico
10.2019 - 06.2020

Some College (No Degree) - Restorative Justice Works

Insight Prison Project
05.2019 - 05.2019

Co-facilitator of Restorative Circles

Yoga Prison Project, Mexico
04.2019 - 11.2020

Some College (No Degree) - Accompaniment To Victims of Violence And Disasters

Universidad Iberoamericana
09.2018 - 12.2018

Internship for the Human Rights Defenders Program

UN-OHCHR
06.2018 - 12.2018

Consultant for FUNDAR, Centro De Análisis

Equis, Justicia Para Las Mujeres
01.2018 - 01.2019

Research Assistant in the Human Rights Area

FUNDAR, Centro De Análisis E Investigación A.C.
09.2017 - 06.2018

Bachelor of Social Science - Human Rights And Peace Management

Universidad Del Claustro De Sor Juana
03.2014 - 12.2017
Isabel Rosales UngsonLicenciada En Derechos Humanos Y Gestión De Paz