
Patricia Meléndez
Patricia Meléndez
Patricia joined ARTICLE 19 as Cross-Programmatic Projects Manager in May 2012, overseeing the largest grants of the organisation across multiple regions and thematic areas. She coordinates the portfolio of work on the civic space, in particular ARTICLE 19’s work under the Civic Space Initiative (CSI) consortium. Prior to this she worked in the Office of the Secretary General of Amnesty International where she coordinated special projects and provided support to the Secretary-General and the Deputy Secretary-General. She has worked as a clerk at the Immediate Office of the Prosecutor at the International Criminal Court and has work experience from different United Nations agencies and non-government organisations. Patricia holds a BA (Hons) in Politics and International Studies from the University of Warwick and an LLM (Distinction) in International Law and International Relations from the University of Kent. She has lived in many countries in Latin America, Africa and Europe.