Sophie Desmidt
- EU-Africa relations
- EU external relations
- Conflict prevention and peacebuilding
Biography
Sophie Desmidt, a Belgian national, is a Policy Officer in the Security and Resilience Programme. Having a background in Linguistics and Regional Studies (Bachelor in Oriental Languages and Cultures from the University of Ghent), International Relations and Global Governance (Master in Political Science from the University of Ghent), and Globalization, Peace and Security (MSc Global Politics from the London School of Economics), Sophie’s interest relate to the fields of international development, conflict, peace and security; and global and regional efforts in those fields.
Before joining ECDPM, Sophie worked as an EU Advocacy Assistant for Human Rights Watch in Brussels. Previously, she was an intern in the West Africa Team of the Department of Peacekeeping Operations at the United Nations Secretariat in New York, and an advisor to the Permanent Representation of Belgium to the United Nations in New York.
Pre-ECDPM assignments
- EU Advocacy Assistant at Human Rights Watch, Brussels
- Intern in the West Africa Team, Department of Peacekeeping Operations, United Nations Secretariat, New York
- Advisor at the Permanent Representation of Belgium to the United Nations, New York
External publications and contributions
Security Sector Reform and Democratization in Post-Conflict Societies after 1989: Diverging Patterns of State Building
Sophie Desmidt, Dissertation, MSc Global Politics, LSE
All
COVID-19 vaccines: The challenges of protecting Africa's fragile regions
Simmering tensions: The long-term impact of COVID-19 on fragility and conflict in Africa
Germany and South Africa together can protect and advance the women, peace and security agenda
Is meaningful inclusion the next frontier in women in mediation in Africa?
COVID-19 in Africa: Driver of conflict, or too early to tell?
What was there to celebrate for Africa and Europe on International Women's Day this year?
Friends and money for a peaceful and secure Africa
Publications
COVID-19 vaccines: The challenges of protecting Africa's fragile regions
Simmering tensions: The long-term impact of COVID-19 on fragility and conflict in Africa
COVID-19 in Africa: Driver of conflict, or too early to tell?
Sexual and reproductive health and rights: Opportunities in EU external action beyond 2020
Regional peace architectures in Africa: A reality check
Rhetoric and real progress on the Women, Peace and Security agenda in Africa
La Commission du bassin du lac Tchad (CBLT) : l’eau et la sécurité au carrefour des régions
La Commission du bassin du lac Tchad (CBLT) : l'eau et la sécurité au carrefour des régions
Blog
Germany and South Africa together can protect and advance the women, peace and security agenda
Is meaningful inclusion the next frontier in women in mediation in Africa?
What was there to celebrate for Africa and Europe on International Women's Day this year?
Friends and money for a peaceful and secure Africa
Is EU External Action up to the challenge of Boko Haram?
Is EU External Action up to the challenge of Boko Haram?
A Step in the Right Direction for the EU’s Fight Against Ebola
A Step in the Right Direction for the EU's Fight Against Ebola
Great Insights Magazine
Women, peace and security: Making sure that the voice of the voiceless is being heard
Agricultural value chains and their potential for youth employment in fragile and conflict-affected contexts
Regional economic integration in the Horn of Africa: Wishful thinking or a basis for peace?
Sophie Desmidt
Policy Officer Security and Resilience Programme
Nationality
Belgian
Languages
Dutch, English, French
Contact
- +31 (0)43 350 29 34
- sd@ecdpm.org
Location
Maastricht office
Onze Lieve Vrouweplein 21
6211 HE Maastricht