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Melissa Martin

Ms. Melissa Martin, is a Social Affairs Officer in the Division for Inclusive Social Development since 2015. She is the focal point and lead expert on sport for development and peace. She holds bachelor’s degrees in Law and International Studies, and a Masters in Peace and Conflict Studies. Since she joined the United Nations she has been working on social development issues promoting the rights of Indigenous Peoples as well as sport as an enabler of sustainable development and peace, liaising with UN entities on this topic for 5+ years. A former researcher on peace and conflict transformation, forensic psychology and law, she has published several journal articles on post-conflict reintegration and rehabilitation, and police conduct during investigative interviews.

Amine Lamrabat

Mr. Amine Lamrabat, is an Information Officer at the Division for Inclusive Social Development (DISD) since 2008 and joined the UN in 2004. He holds a Master of Science in Technology from Pace University, New York and a Post-Graduate Diploma in International Marketing. Over the past ten years, he has been working on social development issues (ageing, youth, family, indigenous peoples, cooperatives and persons with disabilities), civil society, communication and outreach, as well as innovation and digital technologies. He coordinates the participation of NGOs in many UNDESA’s major events.

Amna Salatt

Amna Salatt is a Junior Professional Officer (JPO) in the Division for Inclusive Social Development. She holds a bachelor's degree in International Politics from Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service. Prior to joining, Amna worked in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Qatar, maintaining Qatari interests within the multilateral realm with a focus on economic and social issues, ranging from sustainable development, human rights issues, and access to quality education.

Address:
Division for Inclusive Social Development (DISD)
United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA)
Secretariat Building, United Nations Headquarters, 25th Floor
405 East 42 Street, New York, NY 10017

Job opportunities: https://www.un.org/en/academic-impact/page/internships

Email: desa-sport@un.org