Evelyne Paradis is currently ILGA-Europe’s Policy Director and has been working with ILGA-Europe’s office in Brussels since 19 September 2005.

Evelyne Paradis has extensive experience and has been working in the field of human rights for over 10 years. She has worked for the UN High Commission for Human Rights, the Council of Europe and human rights NGOs in Canada. Evelyne completed studies in history, political science and European affairs in Canada and in France. She holds a Master's degree in political science. Evelyne Paradis is originally from Canada.

During her work at ILGA-Europe Evelyne Paradis coordinated ILGA-Europe’s policy work with the four institutions ILGA-Europe’s advocates at: the European Union, the Council of Europe, the Organisations for Security and Cooperation in Europe and the United Nations. Evelyne Paradis represented ILGA-Europe at various European fora. She lead ILGA-Europe’s campaign and lobbying work on the new proposed EU anti-discrimination directive. Evelyne Paradis was part of ILGA-Europe’s management team and during the last few months deputised the vacancy of Executive Director.

Martin K.I. Christensen, Co-Chair of ILGA-Europe’s Executive Boards, said:

“We are very happy to appoint Evelyne Paradis as the new Executive Director. Evelyne has long working experience in the field of equality and human rights. Evelyne also has in-depth knowledge and first hand experience in working with various European organisations and their institutions as well as with our members, partners and allies. We are also confident that Evelyne will provide effective leadership for our committed team of strong and professional staff.”

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(1) ILGA-Europe is the European Region of ILGA, the International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association and works for equality and human rights for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans & intersex people in Europe: www.ilga-europe.org