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José Henríquez
José Henríquez
Henríquez Leiva, José
Email: J.HenriquezLeiva1@nuigalway.ie
PhD Research Topic: State Repression, Gang Violence and Human Rights in Guatemala.
Supervisor: Dr. Kathleen Cavanaugh
Research Interests: International human rights law, human security, state violence, urban violence, gang violence, social conflict prevention and transformation, social justice, nonviolence, peacebuilding, international development.
Academic Background
MSc International Development (American University, U.S.A.)
BA Sociology (Pontifical Gregorian University, Italy/University of Wales, Cardiff)
BA Religious Studies (La Salle University, Guatemala/Mexico)
AA Education (Francisco Marroquin University, Guatemala)
Relevant Experience
Secretary General, Pax Christi International (Belgium)
Executive Director, Fundación Marista (Guatemala)
Program Officer for Central and South America, Global Links (U.S.A)
International Consultant, Inter-American Development Bank (U.S.A)
Scholarships and Awards:
PhD Fellowship School of Law, National University of Ireland Galway
Memberships:
Latin American Studies Association
International Studies Association