HCCH - Informe anual 2022

Connecter Protéger Coopérer Depuis 1893 Connecting Protecting Cooperating Since 1893 REPORT Hague Conference on Private International Law – Conférence de La Haye de droit international privé ANNUALSecretary General's Message 2022 was characterised by renewed energy as the long-awaited return to in-person meetings and activities filled the year with optimism and motivation. The extraordinary events of the last two years have demanded constant adaptation and resilience; in this year we find that these demands have honed skills and traits that settle us into the “new normal”. The shift to online and hybrid meetings, despite some challenges, brought us closer to universality and inclusiveness through broader participation. 2022 also saw the resumption of delayed activities and the launch of new initiatives. At the Permanent Bureau, work continued at maximum impetus to meet the needs of an expanding network of HCCH Members and other Connected Parties. In 2022, the Permanent Bureau organised more than 40 meetings and public events, both online and in person in The Hague and elsewhere. As this Annual Report recounts in detail, the Permanent Bureau witnessed no less than 20 treaty actions - a significant increase in comparison to previous years. These treaty actions were the result of the many fruitful, in-person interactions that we had during the year, as well as of the tireless efforts that have continued from previous years. Among the many treaty actions, the European Union’s accession and Ukraine’s ratification of the 2019 Judgments Convention in August was a particular highlight, as these actions will trigger the entry into force of the Convention on 1 September 2023, just slightly over four years since its conclusion. In March, our Council on General Affairs and Policy (CGAP) met online for the second time in its history. This year’s CGAP meeting was particularly memorable, as it was the last to be chaired by Mr Andrew Walter (Australia), and it witnessed the

election of Dr Marcelo De Nardi (Brazil) and Ms Yael Weiner (Israel) as its new Chair and Vice-Chair respectively. During CGAP, we also had the pleasure of welcoming El Salvador as the 91st Member of the HCCH. In May, the Special Commission on the Practical Operation of the 2007 Child Support Convention and 2007 Maintenance Obligations Protocol met for the first time. More than 200 delegates representing HCCH Members, Contracting Parties and Observers from all regions of the world joined the meeting either in person at the Peace Palace, or remotely. Delegates discussed several matters falling within the scope of the Convention and Protocol and confirmed that these instruments remained fit for purpose. Shortly after, at the beginning of July, the Special Commission on the Practical Operation of the 1993 Adoption Convention met for the fifth time. Held entirely online, the meeting was attended by nearly 400 participants - a record in terms of inclusion and engagement of HCCH Members, non-Member States, and Observers from the civil society and international organisations. Among other pressing agenda items, substantive progress was made concerning post-adoption matters and in advancing the work on the Toolkit for Preventing and Addressing Illicit Practices in IntercountryAdoption. Secretary General's Message "[...] the PB witnessed no less than 20 treaty actions - a significant increase in comparison to previous years."Secretary General's Message In September, the Permanent Bureau held the inaugural HCCH CODIFI Conference, addressing issues of private international law in the commercial, digital and financial sectors. The conference brought together 93 experts from all over the globe to share their ideas in a week-long online programme that addressed not only possible future normative work, but also discussed existing HCCH instruments and their continuing relevance in an increasingly digital world. The CODIFI Conference provided remarkable and innovative insight that inspires us to

continue our commitment to providing effective private international law solutions to contemporary challenges and those of the future. 2022 also provided us with an exceptional opportunity to increase the presence of the HCCH in the Asia Pacific region and beyond. The HCCH Asia Pacific Week 2022, hosted by the Philippines, took place in Manila in October. Building on that momentum, in December we celebrated the 10th Anniversary of the HCCH Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific (ROAP), a dynamic hub for this vibrant region and an integral part of the Permanent Bureau. I wholeheartedly thank the government of the Philippines, for its outstanding efforts and support for HCCH Asia Pacific Week, and the government of the People’s Republic of China, our long-standing partner in supporting the operation of ROAP. In keeping with its efforts to promote universality and inclusiveness, the Permanent Bureau organised in December, together with Finland and South Africa, a kick-off meeting for the Regional Conference “The HCCH and the Relevance of its Work for Southern Africa”. This Regional Conference will also involve the participation of Namibia, Tanzania and other SADC States. The conference is planned for February 2023 and will be hosted by the University of Pretoria. In November, we concluded the third Special Commission meeting of the year. The Special Commission on the Practical Operation of the 2000 Protection of Adults Convention gathered for the first time, both online and in person in The Hague. The Special Commission confirmed, inter alia, the Convention’s smooth operation, which is an important step towards attracting more Contracting Parties and to enhancing the protection of adults in cross-border situations. The considerable number of Special Commission meetings in the same year was undoubtedly a challenge, one that was ably met and overcome with teamwork. Teamwork was also the crucial ingredient that allowed us to successfully conclude several meetings of Experts’Groups, Working Groups, and a variety of other post-Convention activities held throughout the year, as you will discover in this report.

This was a busy, fruitful year, of which I am very proud. It would not have been possible without the generosity and commitment of HCCH Members and partners from across the globe and the tireless work of colleagues at the Permanent Bureau. As I look ahead, I can only reaffirm how confident I am that our team will rise to the challenges coming our way in 2023, a year that looks promising from the outset. Dr Christophe Bernasconi Secretary General "This year’s CGAP meeting was particularly memorable, as it was the last to be chaired by Mr Andrew Walter (Australia), and it witnessed the election of Dr Marcelo De Nardi (Brazil) and Ms Yael Weiner (Israel) as its new Chair and Vice-Chair respectively."Contents Contents Milestones Facts & Figures New Members & Treaty Actions International Family and Child Protection Law Transnational Litigation and Apostille International Commercial, Digital, and Financial Law Governance & Cooperation The Staff & Interns Organisational ChartInternational Hague Network of Judges (IHNJ) Council on General Affairs and Policy El Salvador becomes the 91st Member of the HCCH Experts’ Group on the International Transfer of Maintenance Funds Working Group on Matters Related to Jurisdiction in Transnational Civil or Commercial Litigation Special Commission on the Practical Operation of the 1993 Adoption Convention HCCH Asia Pacific Week 2022 Experts’ Group on Parentage/ Surrogacy Special Commission on the Practical Operation of the 2000Protection of Adults Convention Working Group on the HCCH Strategic Plan 10th anniversary of the Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific International Hague Network of Judges (IHNJ) Experts’ Group on Parentage / Surrogacy Special Commission on the Practical Operation of the 2007 Child Support Convention and 2007 Maintenance Obligations

Protocol Council of Diplomatic Representatives YEAR 2022 YEAR 2023 Working Group on the HCCH Strategic Plan HCCH Conference on Commercial, Digital and Financial Law Across Borders (CODIFI) Working Group on Matters Related to Jurisdiction in Transnational Civil or Commercial Litigation The Working Group on the Practical Handbook under the 2000 Protection of Adults Convention met regularly from April 2021 to December 2022 (online) Milestones Milestones36 Interns from 18 States 1 New Member El Salvador 20 Signatures, Accessions & Ratifications 5 New Signatures (2019 Judgments Convention, 2007 Child Support Convention, 2007 Maintenance Obligations Protocol, 2000Protection of Adults Convention) 9 New Accessions (2019 Judgments Convention, 2007 Child Support Convention, 1996 Child Protection Convention, 1993 Adoption Convention, 1980Child Abduction Convention, 1961 Apostille Convention) 6 New Ratifications (2019 Judgments Convention, 2007 Child Support Convention, 2007 Maintenance Obligations Protocol, 2000 Protection of Adults Convention) 34 Staff members from 21 States [25.8 FTEs on Budget; 2 FTEs vacant] 7 Secondees from 3 States 40+ Meetings 2 Experts' Groups 3 Working Groups 3 Special Commissions 2 Governing Bodies 6+ Public Events 4,555,794 Budget for Financial Year 2022-2023 719,685 received in monetary voluntary contributions in 2022 14 % 86 % Budget Voluntary Contributions € € 6 New publications 2 States received tailored post-Convention

assistance (per 31 December 2022) Facts & Figures Facts & FiguresThe HCCH has 91 Members (90Member States and the European Union) representing regions across the globe. Members determine the Work Programme of the Organisation and play an active role in its normative, nonnormative and governance work. Contracting Parties to the HCCH Conventions benefit from an extensive legal cooperation network and uniform international standards. The Conventions are open to Members of the Organisation, but also to non-Members, of which many have either signed or become Contracting Parties to one or more HCCH Conventions. As a result, there are a total of over 150States connected to the work of the Organisation worldwide.

Keys: New Members Admitted States: Colombia and Lebanon have been admitted by affirmative vote and are invited to deposit their acceptance of the Statute to become Members New signatures, accessions and ratifications

El Salvador March 2022 Lebanon Malta 2000Protection of Adults Convention (S) Ukraine 2019 Judgments Convention (R) 2007 Maintenance Obligations Protocol (R) Saudi Arabia 1961 Apostille Convention (A) Greece 2000Protection of Adults Convention (R) Connected States (Members & Other Contracting Parties) Non-Connected States Senegal 1961 Apostille Convention (A) European Union 2019 Judgments Convention (A) The Philippines 2007 Child Support Convention (S+R) Pakistan 1961 Apostille Convention (A) United States of America 2019 Judgments Convention (S) Botswana 1980Child Abduction Convention (A) 1993 Adoption Convention (A) 2007 Child Support Convention (A) Colombia Ecuador 2007 Child Support Convention (S+R) 2007 Maintenance Obligations Protocol (S+R)

Cabo Verde 1980Child Abduction Convention (A) 1996 Child Protection Convention (A) New Members & Treaty Actions New Members & Treaty ActionsInternational Family and Child Protection Law 1980 Child Abduction and 1996 Child Protection Conventions New Contracting Parties and Acceptances of Accessions In October, Cabo Verde acceded to the 1980 Child Abduction Convention, expected to enter into force in January 2023, and to the 1996 Child Protection Convention, expected to enter into force in August 2023. With the accession of Cabo Verde, the 1996 Child Protection Convention now has 54 Contracting Parties. One month later, in November, Botswana acceded to the 1980 Child Abduction Convention, expected to enter into force in January 2023. With the accession of Cabo Verde and Botswana, the 1980 Child Abduction Convention now has 103 Contracting Parties. The 1980 Child Abduction saw several acceptances of accessions of Contracting Parties that joined the Convention more recently. Special Commission (SC) on the 1980 Child Abduction and 1996 Child Protection Conventions The Eighth Meeting of the SC on the Practical Operation of the 1980 Child Abduction and 1996 Child Protection Conventions will be held in October 2023. Throughout the year, the Permanent Bureau advanced preparations for the meeting, including by circulating a focused questionnaire on the practical operation of the 1996 Child Protection Convention, and preparing the questionnaire on the practical operation of the 1980 Child Abduction Convention for circulation in early 2023. A fifth in-depth statistical study of the operation of the 1980 Child Abduction Convention will be completed by Professor Nigel Lowe of Cardiff Law School and Ms Victoria Stephens, in consultation with the Permanent Bureau. Together, the results of the questionnaires on the practical operation and the

Statistical study will serve to inform the discussions of the SC as it seeks to identify challenges and good practices with a view to making recommendations to the implementation and operation of the Conventions. The Practitioners’ Tool: Cross-Border Recognition and Enforcement of Agreements Reached in the Course of Family Matters Involving Children, published in December, aims to explain how agreements made in the area of family law involving children can be made enforceable in one State and then recognised and enforced in other States through the operation of mechanisms under HCCH Conventions, including the 1980 Child Abduction Convention, 1996 Child Protection Convention, and 2007 Child Support Convention. The Practitioners’ Tool is a useful resource for legal or professional advisers who deal with cross-border family law situations. The post-event publication of the HCCH|Approach Initiative was launched in May. HCCH|Approach, “Advancing and Promoting the Protection of All Children”, celebrated the 25th anniversary of the 1996 Child Protection Convention through a series of activities and events organised in the autumn of 2021. The post-event publication contains written reflections on the 1996 Child Protection Convention by 14 experts from a diversity of regions and legal systems, broadcast during the HCCH|Approach Global Event as a series of “expert videos”, as well as the winning entries of the Essay Competition and the Media and Design Competition. Botswana accedes to the 1980Child Abduction, 1993 Adoption and 2007 Child Support Conventions The 1980 Child Abduction Convention seeks to protect children from the harmful effects of wrongful removal and retention across international boundaries, by providing a procedure to bring about their prompt return and ensuring the protection of rights of access. International Child Abduction Database (INCADAT) The Permanent Bureau continues to support the operation of INCADAT, the only global, free

legal database on international child abduction law. Available in English, French and Spanish, INCADAT is a comprehensive tool that facilitates the research of cases by providing case summaries and legal analyses within the scope of application of the 1980 Child Abduction Convention. In 2022, INCADAT continued to grow both in terms of users and content, supported by the ongoing cooperation of the Permanent Bureau with INCADAT correspondents, universities, and Central Authorities across the world, which assist with the addition of new content and the translation of existing content. The 1996 Child Protection Convention provides a comprehensive framework to protect children in cross-border situations, with uniform private international law (PIL) rules that prevent conflicting decisions regarding civil measures of protection for children and their property. New Publications In 2022 the Permanent Bureau released two new publications of relevance to the 1980 Child Abduction and 1996 Child Protection Conventions. International Family and Child Protection LawTransnational Litigation and Apostille Transnational Litigation and Apostille 1961 Apostille Convention The 1961 Apostille Convention facilitates the use of public documents abroad, replacing the traditional legalisation process with the issuance of a single Apostille certificate. Saudi Arabia accedes to the 1961 Apostille Convention New Contracting Parties In 2022, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Senegal joined the 1961 Apostille Convention. The Convention entered into force for Saudi Arabia in December, and it is expected to enter into force for both Pakistan and Senegal in March

2023. The Convention now has a total of 124

Contracting Parties. New Publication - Second Edition of the Apostille Handbook In March, CGAP endorsed the Conclusions & Recommendations of the Fifth Meeting of the SC on the Practical Operation of the 1961 Apostille Convention, held in October 2021. These provide the basis

for the Permanent Bureau’s future work programme and priorities in relation to this Convention, high amongst them being the finalisation of the second edition of the Practical Handbook on the Operation of the Apostille Convention (Apostille Handbook), on which the Permanent Bureau continued to work throughout the year in preparation for its publication in January 2023. The second edition of the Apostille Handbook, a primary source of guidance for Contracting Parties and their Competent Authorities in the practical operation of the Convention, is available in English, French and Spanish. Electronic Apostille Programme (e-APP) The e-APP, which comprises two components: the issuance of electronic Apostilles (eApostilles) and the operation of electronic Registers (e-Registers) to verify both paper Apostilles and e-Apostilles, has continued to attract interest. In 2022, four Contracting Parties to the 1961 Apostille Convention implemented one or both e-APP components. El Salvador, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan implemented both components, and Indonesia implemented an e-Register. With these developments, 51 out of the 124 Contracting Parties to the Convention have now implemented one or both e-APP components. 1965 Service, 1970 Evidence, and 1980 Access to Justice Conventions SC on the 1965 Service, 1970 Evidence, and 1980 Access to Justice Conventions The next meeting of the SC on the Practical Operation of the 1965 Service, 1970 Evidence, and 1980 Access to Justice Conventions will be held in November 2023. During the year, the Permanent Bureau advanced preparations for the SC meeting, including through the development of three focused questionnaires (one per instrument) designed to collect data on the practical operation of the 1965 Service Convention, 1970 Evidence Convention and 1980 Access to Justice Convention. These questionnaires were circulated to HCCH Members and Contracting Parties to the Conventions in

December. The questionnaires will also be sent to a limited number of non-Members in early 2023. The responses to these questionnaires will inform the agenda of the meeting of the SC and will provide updated statistical information on the use of the Conventions. Questionnaire on the practical operation of the 1970Evidence Convention The 1965 Service Convention and the 1970 Evidence Convention establish a uniform framework of cross-border cooperation mechanisms to facilitate and streamline, respectively, the service of documents and the taking of evidence abroad.International Commercial, Digital, and Financial Law Ongoing Normative Work Throughout the year, the HCCH has continued to monitor developments with respect to international commercial, digital, and financial law, and in particular the digital economy, including distributed ledger technology (DLT), with the aim of identifying PIL issues for potential future work. In relation to the PIL issues arising in the digital economy, the HCCH participated as observer in the International Institute for the Unification of Private Law (UNIDROIT)’s Working Group on Digital Assets and Private Law, contributing to the PIL aspects of its work. The HCCH also continued to monitor developments with respect to the intersection of intellectual property and PIL, including through cooperation with the International Bureau of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), and with respect to insolvency and PIL, including through cooperation with the Secretariat of the UN Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL). The Permanent Bureau will report to CGAP on these developments at its 2023 meeting. The 2015 Principles, the first “soft-law” instrument of the HCCH, are designed to promote party autonomy in international commercial contracts. The 2006 Securities Convention determines the law applicable to the perfection, priority and other effects of securities held with an intermediary. HCCH Conference on Commercial, Digital and Financial Law Across Borders

(CODIFI Conference) CODIFI Conference In September, the HCCH’s CODIFI Conference examined PIL issues in the commercial, digital and financial sectors, highlighting developments in the digital economy and fintech industries as well as clarifying the roles of core HCCH instruments. The week-long online programme brought together 93 speakers representing all continents and had a total broadcast time of more than 32 hours of content, now available online for on-demand viewing. International, Commercial, Digital, and Financial Law One Week, Six Tracks The 1985 Trusts Convention specifies the law applicable to trusts and governs the recognition of trusts among Contracting Parties.Governance & Cooperation As an intergovernmental organisation, good governance is essential to the operation of the HCCH. Its unique global mandate also requires international cooperation with the public, private and non-profit sectors, as well as ongoing dialogue with the general public. Council on General Affairs and Policy (CGAP) The Council on General Affairs and Policy (CGAP) of the HCCH met online from 28 February to 4 March 2022 to review progress and set the work programme for the year ahead. Chaired by Mr Andrew Walter (Australia), for the final time, the meeting had over 450 participants, representing the Members of the Organisation, as well as Observer States, intergovernmental organisations and international non-governmental organisations. As in previous years, CGAP reviewed ongoing normative and nonnormative work, providing guidance and direction as outlined in the preceding sections. Highlights included the approval of the publication of the Practical Guide to Access to Justice for International Tourists and Visitors and the Practitioners’ Tool: Cross-Border Recognition and Enforcement of Agreements Reached in the Course of Family Matters Involving Children; the endorsement of further normative work in relation to jurisdiction in

transnational civil or commercial litigation, parentage / surrogacy, and the digital economy; and the advancement of preparations for the upcoming meetings of several Special Commissions on the practical operation of HCCH Conventions and instruments. In terms of governance matters, CGAP approved the extension of the 2019-2022 Strategic Plan for use until a new Strategic Plan is approved, and, to this end, mandated the establishment of a WG for the development of the new draft Strategic Plan. CGAP invited the WG to have regard, in its discussions, to the Principles developed by the Informal Group of Ambassadors following its discussions on the strategic development of the HCCH, held between November 2020 to October

2021. The WG on the Strategic Plan will also consider, as a matter of priority, possible models for regional groups used by the HCCH.

Mr Andrew Walter (Australia), Chair of the Council on General Affairs and Policy (2017-2022) Ms Yael Weiner (Israel), ViceChair of the Council on General Affairs and Policy Dr Marcelo De Nardi (Brazil), Chair of the Council on General Affairs and Policy H.E. Ms Adia Sakiqi (Albania), Chair of the WG on the HCCH Strategic Plan Governance & Cooperation Council of Diplomatic Representatives (CDR) The annual meeting of the Council of Diplomatic Representatives (CDR), the Organisation’s primary financial and budgetary authority, was held in May, chaired by Mr Paul van den IJssel (the Netherlands). Highlights of the meeting included the approval of the HCCH’s budget for Financial Year 2022-2023, at a total of € 4,555,794; the appointment of Ms Marisar Ivy Cabatingan (the Philippines) as the new Vice-Chair of the Standing Committee of the CDR; and the appointment of a new auditor for a period of five years.

El Salvador becomes the 91st Member of the HCCH CGAP’s 2022 meeting concluded with the election of Dr Marcelo De Nardi (Brazil) as its new Chair and of Ms Yael Weiner (Israel) as its Vice-Chair. Upon the conclusion of his tenure, HCCH Members and the Permanent Bureau thanked Mr Andrew Walter for his service and dedication to the HCCH as Chair of CGAP from 2017 to 2022. Mr Paul van den IJssel (the Netherlands), Chair of the Council of Diplomatic Representatives Ms Marisar Ivy Cabatingan (the Philippines), Vice-Chair of the Standing Committee of the Council of Diplomatic Representatives Mr Mostafa Diaa Eldin Mohamed (Egypt), Chair of the Standing Committee of the Council of Diplomatic Representatives(per 31 December 2022) Mr Christopher ANDERSON Legal Officer (until January2022) Ms Maryze BERKHOUT Head of Finance / Senior Human Resources Officer Dr Christophe BERNASCONI SecretaryGeneral Ms Sandrine BRARD Administrative Assistant Ms Florencia CASTRO Legal and Office Coordinator (ROLAC) Mr Harry CHENG Legal Officer Ms Marie-Charlotte DARBAS Information Manager Ms Lydie DE LOOF Graphic Designer / Publications Officer Ms Melissa FORD Secretary Ms Eugenia GENTILE Finance / Human Resources Coordinator Dr Gérardine GOH ESCOLAR DeputySecretaryGeneral Mr Ignacio GOICOECHEA Representative (ROLAC) Mr Stuart HAWKINS Website / IT Officer Ms Nietta KEANE Assistant Legal Officer

Ms Anna KOELEWIJN

Head of Administration Mr Philippe LORTIE First Secretary Mr Thomas MACHUELLE Translator / Reviser

Ms Laura MARTÍNEZ-MORA

Secretary Ms Laura MOLENAAR Administrative Officer

Ms Alix NG Office Manager (ROAP) Ms Capucine PAGE Legal Officer Ms Sophie PINEAU Personal Assistant to the SecretaryGeneral Ms Mathilde PRÉNAS Senior Administrative Assistant

Dr João RIBEIRO-BIDAOUI

First Secretary(until May2022)

Ms Raquel SALINAS PEIXOTO

Legal Officer Ms Nicole SIMS Legal Officer (unitl July2022) Ms Sabrina STUCKEN Administrative Assistant Ms Giulia VALENTINI Project / Communications Assistant Mr Willem VAN DER ENDT General Services Officer Mr Brody WARREN Attaché to the SecretaryGeneral / Senior Legal Officer (until October 2022)

Ms Ana ZANETTIN

Translator / Reviser / Administrative Assistant Dr Ning ZHAO Principal Legal Officer Prof Yun ZHAO Representative (ROAP) Consultants / Contractors to the HCCH Consultants / Contractors supporting NonNormative Work

Ms Eda AGUILAR SAMANAMUD

IntercountryAdoption Technical Assistance Programme Ms Christina BAGLIETTO IntercountryAdoption Technical Assistance Programme Ms Cécile JEANNIN IntercountryAdoption Technical Assistance Programme Mr Nigel LOWE Statistical Surveyon 1980Child Abduction Convention Ms Victoria STEPHENS INCADAT Project / Statistical Surveyon 1980 Child Abduction Convention Consultants / Contractors supporting Governance & Operations Ms Madelief ALSERDA LibraryAssistant Ms Helene GUERIN Publications Mr Willem-Paul HERBER Accountant Secondments to the Permanent Bureau Mr Song (Levi) GAO Lawyer, seconded to the Permanent Bureau (ROAP) from the Ministryof Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China Ms Myriam de HEMPTINNE Judge, seconded to the Permanent Bureau

(The Hague) from the Ministryof Justice of the Kingdom of Belgium Ms Melissa KIANG Assistant Principal Government Counsel, seconded to the Permanent Bureau (The Hague) from the Department of Justice of the Government of the Hong Kong SAR (People’s Republic of China) (from November 2022 until November 2023) Ms Haemin LEE Judge, seconded to the Permanent Bureau (The Hague) from the Supreme Court of the Republic of Korea (from September 2021 until August 2022) Ms Seyoung PARK Judge, seconded to the Permanent Bureau (The Hague) from the Supreme Court of the Republic of Korea (from August 2022 until August 2023) Ms Beryl WU Associate, seconded to the Permanent Bureau (The Hague) from Addleshaw Gofdard LLP (from February2022 until August 2022) Mr Eric YUEN Senior Government Counsel (Acting), seconded to the Permanent Bureau (The Hague) from the Department of Justice of the Government of the Hong Kong SAR (People's Republic of China) (from September 2021 until March 2022) iSupport Mr Jean-Marc PELLET iSupport Coordinator The Staff & Interns The Staff & Interns The StaffIn 2022, the Permanent Bureau had the pleasure of welcoming 36 interns from over 18 different States at its headquarters in The Hague, at its Regional Offices, or online. Head Office The Hague, The Netherlands Ms Francesca ALBI (Italy) Ms Zulaika ARAPBAEVA (Kyrgyzstan) Ms Huyen (Joyce) DO (Viet Nam) Mr Mohammed Mjed KABRY (Syria) Mr Ilia LASIN (Bulgaria) Ms Cara MAINES (United States of America) Ms Prakriti MALLA (Nepal)

Mr Emmanuel OHWAGUONO (Nigeria) Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean (ROLAC) Buenos Aires, Argentina Ms Iara BOREAN (Argentina) Ms Sabrina BRUNO GALELLI (Argentina) Ms Mijal CANNIZZARO AZUBEL (Argentina) Ms Johanna Nazareth CARO (Argentina) Ms María Victoria COLOMBO RODRÍGUEZ (Argentina) Ms Sofía EMBON (Argentina) Ms Marinela FORCELLATI (Argentina) Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific (ROAP) Hong Kong SAR, People's Republic of China Ms HUANG Peiqi (People’s Republic of China) Ms SUN Peirui (People’s Republic of China) Ms WANG Zifei (People’s Republic of China) Ms Sara PESKO (Canada) Ms Sibongile QOTO (Zimbabwe) Ms Theodora RIZOU (Greece) Ms Paola SALOMONE (Italy) Ms Joanna SKRZYPEK (Poland) Ms Rac