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.

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