Rossella is the UNHCR Representative to the United Kingdom and has been in this position since December 2018. Prior to fulfilling her current post, she served as the UNHCR's Director of External Relations at UNHCR Headquarters in Geneva.

 

Rossella has over 30 years of experience in the field of refugees and humanitarian work, serving the UNHCR in various countries such as Kenya, Iraq, Italy and Pakistan to name a few. She holds a Master's degree in Political Science (International Relations) from the University 'La Sapienza' in Rome. A dedicated and enthusiastic leader in the space, Forced To Flee are honoured to have had able the chance to interview her.  

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Our conversation with her kickstarted our ongoing Forced2Flee X UNHCR UK partnership.