Paola Plona is an experienced professional in international cooperation and human rights, currently serving as a Coordination Officer at UNRWA since November 2019, with previous roles including Acting Special Assistant to the Deputy Commissioner-General and Associate Reporting and Liaison Officer. Paola has held various positions in organizations dedicated to humanitarian efforts, including GBV Programme Manager at COSPE Onlus and Programme Coordinator at Vis Volontariato Internazionale per lo Sviluppo. Additionally, Paola has experience in advocacy and project management from roles at Save the Children and Oxfam. Educational qualifications include a Master's degree in International Science/Human Rights from Università degli Studi di Torino, a Master's in International Cooperation from ISPI School, and participation in the LLP Erasmus Programme at Stockholm University.