The Geneva Centre is composed of a plurinational staff from France, Italy, Switzerland and the United Arab Emirates.

Dr Fabrice Crégut
Dr Fabrice CrégutExecutive Director

Dr Fabrice Crégut is a human rights and justice reform specialist with nearly 20 years of international experience across more than 40 countries, advising governments, UN agencies, and civil society on institutional reform, child protection, and human rights. He holds a PhD in international human rights law and a Master’s in international and European Law.

Alia Fares
Alia FaresMENA Programmes and Research Head
A national of the United Arab Emirates, joined the Geneva Centre in September 2020 as a Training Specialist. She currently leads the Centre’s programmes and research related to the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. She leads the planning and coordination of projects, partnerships, training and research activities focused on the Middle East and North Africa.
Catia Trevisani
Catia TrevisaniProject and Information Officer
A national of Italy, Catia joined the Geneva Centre in March 2023, as Project and Information Officer. In this capacity, she assists with the organization, coordination and implementation of the Centre’s activities. She conducts research related to programs, prepares publications and is responsible for implementing the Scientific Café Initiative programme.
Martina Paoletti
Martina PaolettiProject and Information Officer
A national of Italy, Martina joined the Geneva Centre in September 2024 as Project and Information Officer. In this role, she supports the planning, coordination, and execution of the Centre’s activities. She is responsible for preparing publications, conducting research related to programs, and developing networks for various collaborations with third parties.