Luiz Marcelo Azevedo

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ABOUT LUIZ MARCELO AZEVEDO

Experienced International Legal Affairs Professional | Human Rights Advocate | Anti-Corruption Expert | Dual US-Brazil NationalSenior Officer-in-Charge at the Executive Secretariat of the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (ES/IACHR), leading administrative and institutional affairs for the Hemisphere\'s premier human rights organization. With 20+ years of expertise in international law and multilateral diplomacy, I drive strategic institutional development and high-level political engagement to advance human rights protection across the Americas.Current Position:Senior Officer-in-Charge, Office of Administration & Institutional Affairs | ES/IACHR | 2018-PresentLead comprehensive administrative operations and strategic institutional development for the IACHR, the OAS\'s principal organ for human rights promotion and protection across the hemisphere. Serve as primary liaison between the ES/IACHR and OAS political bodies, maintaining continuous dialogue with Ambassadors and high-level representatives from Member States and Observer countries, developing political engagement strategies to enhance the IACHR\'s hemispheric presence while managing sensitive stakeholder relationships and ensuring the organization\'s financial sustainability.Professional Experience:Advisor to the Secretary for Legal Affairs | OAS | 20••••18- Provided critical legal counsel and technical expertise to OAS political organs, including the Permanent Council\'s Working Group for OAS reform- Contributed to organizational transformation and modernization effortsLegal Officer | Department of Legal Cooperation, OAS | 20••••16- Spearheaded monitoring and evaluation of the Inter-American Convention against Corruption across 10 countries (Brazil, Mexico, Haiti, Peru, Guyana, Jamaica, Nicaragua, Panama, Antigua & Barbuda and Ecuador)- Led on-site visits of the OAS Anti-Corruption Mechanism to Brazil, Haiti, Peru, Panama, Ecuador, Antigua & Barbuda and Guyana- Drafted comprehensive implementation reports contributing to strengthened anti-corruption frameworks throughout the region- Built strategic partnerships with government officials and regional stakeholders to enhance cooperation in combating corruption.Core Competencies:International Human Rights Law | Anti-Corruption Policy & Implementation | Institutional Development & Reform | Inter-American Legal Systems | Multilateral Diplomacy | Strategic Planning & Execution | Budget Management & Financial Oversight | Political Strategy Development | Stakeholder Relationship Management | Cross-Cultural Leadership