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Awards and volunteer work
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Itzel Jiménez Ríos

Lawyer
Brighton

Summary

A legal professional with a strong interest in corruption and access to information. Actively seeking a dynamic role focused on research in corruption-related matters.

Motivated student currently working towards degree in Corruption and Governance. Adept at prepping resources, equipment, and materials for research. Extensive background in investigating corruption research.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Research Assistant

Impunidad Cero
01.2021 - Current
  • Contributed to research on impunity in cases of femicide, homicide, obstetric violence, digital violence, and disappearances
  • Coordinated research on data and corruption-related crimes
  • Authored columns on corruption-related topics
  • Monitored daily developments in human rights, corruption, and impunity
  • Developed citizen guides and conducted workshops on reporting corruption
  • Verified compliance with the United Nations Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC) and represented the organization in the UNCAC Coalition

Legal Advisor

Casa a Refugiados Program
01.2021 - 12.2021
  • Advocated for the human rights of migrants and refugees
  • Provided legal counsel on migration issues and represented clients in migration procedures
  • Filed legal appeals for the protection of migrants
  • Monitored shelters and coordinated with UNHCR

Researcher

Puebla Contra la Corrupción y la Impunidad
01.2019 - 01.2021
  • Conducted investigations on state procurement, public resource diversion, electoral crimes and sanctions, and transparency
  • Defended the right to information through legal actions and advocacy
  • Provided legal advice on transparency issues
  • Analyzed tenders, service contracts, and public works agreements

Legal Advisor

Jesuit Refugee Service
01.2018 - 12.2018
  • Advocated for the rights of migrants and refugees
  • Assisted asylum seekers in legal processes and provided strategic guidance at border points
  • Collaborated with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
  • Filed appeals against decisions by the Mexican Commission for Refugee Assistance (COMAR)

Education

Law Degree -

Escuela Libre de Derecho de Puebla
01.2013 - 1 2018

Diploma in Investigative Journalism - undefined

Centro de Investigación y Docencia Económica
01.2020 - 1 2021

Diploma in Anti-Corruption - undefined

International Chamber of Commerce Mexico & Universidad Panamericana
01.2022 - 1 2023

Master of Arts - Corruption And Governance

University of Sussex
Brighton, UK
09-2025

Skills

Advanced English (C1)

Columns

  • Is Corruption No Longer Met with Impunity in Mexico?, Animal Político
  • What Do Open Data Say About Combating Corruption?, Este País
  • Corruption Crimes: The Unbroken Monopoly of Prosecution, Animal Político
  • Is INAI an Effective Protector of the Right to Information?, Este País

Publications

  • Illegal Money: Elections for the Highest Bidder in Puebla, 06/01/20
  • Interim Government: The Perfect Business. Guillermo Pacheco Pulido’s Contracts, 07/01/20
  • COVID-19: The Reality of Deaths in Puebla, 10/01/20
  • Procurement Under Scrutiny, 12/01/20
  • Ghost Companies in the Interim Government of Guillermo Pacheco Pulido, 07/01/21
  • Pandemic of Opacity in Puebla’s Government, 09/01/22

Awards and volunteer work

  • Presenter, Mexican Labor Law Assembly, Regularizing Prostitution as Work
  • Delegate, Women’s Ambassadors Forum, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, Texas
  • Member, Mexican delegation for the US-MEX FOCUS program, ITAM and Stanford University, Mexico City and Palo Alto, California
  • Second place, Investigative journalism competition organized by INAI, Pandemic of Opacity in Puebla’s Government

Timeline

Diploma in Anti-Corruption - undefined

International Chamber of Commerce Mexico & Universidad Panamericana
01.2022 - 1 2023

Research Assistant

Impunidad Cero
01.2021 - Current

Legal Advisor

Casa a Refugiados Program
01.2021 - 12.2021

Diploma in Investigative Journalism - undefined

Centro de Investigación y Docencia Económica
01.2020 - 1 2021

Researcher

Puebla Contra la Corrupción y la Impunidad
01.2019 - 01.2021

Legal Advisor

Jesuit Refugee Service
01.2018 - 12.2018

Law Degree -

Escuela Libre de Derecho de Puebla
01.2013 - 1 2018

Master of Arts - Corruption And Governance

University of Sussex
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