Regional Advocacy and Political Engagement Consultant - LAC
Nicolás Francisco Avellaneda is an international relations professional with postgraduate training in Science and Technology Management and Policy and over ten years of experience in development, international cooperation, and policy advocacy across Latin America and the Caribbean. He has worked with civil society organisations and intergovernmental organisations such as FAO, supporting Indigenous Peoples, rural communities, and rural women in advancing land and water rights, climate justice, and the protection of human rights defenders.
His experience includes coordinating regional networks, promoting citizen-generated data, and preparing alternative reports for United Nations human rights mechanisms. He has supported advocacy processes in regional and global spaces linked to the Escazú Agreement and the Rio Conventions, strengthening the participation and proposals of grassroots organisations.