We are a network of organisations working
to ensure social justice
and human rights for undocumented migrants.

As Director of PICUM, Michele has led the organization for nearly two decades in advocating for undocumented migrants’ human rights towards European and global institutions. Michele has played a key role as board member for several civil society organisations at the global and EU levels. She holds degrees in French, Justice and Peace Studies and a Master in Applied Sciences (Housing and Development).

Languages: English, French, Portuguese, Spanish as well as some Dutch and Italian.

Anaïs joined PICUM in November 2024. Before that, she was supporting the migration related work of the Red Cross Red Crescent Movement in Europe and in the Americas. She has also been involved in policy-oriented research within the Brussels-based EU think tank CEPS. She holds a BA in law and a master’s degree in human rights and humanitarian aid and law.

Languages: French, English, Spanish and German

Paul joined PICUM in 2010. He previously worked in finance and administration for Avocats sans Frontières, the Planned Parenthood Federation and Warner-Lambert. He holds a degree in accounting and fiscal law.

Languages: Dutch, French and English

Amaru joined PICUM in May 2025. He has a background in Finance and Admin, previously working with Human Rights Defenders at ProtectDefenders.eu. He was a regularisation officer in a migrant-led NGO in Peru that worked with undocumented migrants. He holds a BA in International Relations and a Master’s in Management.

Languages: Spanish, Portuguese, English, French and basic Quechua.

Currently on leave

Lilana joined PICUM in 2011. She has been involved in work to advance migrants’ rights since 2009, including through community development and funding. She has an academic background in international and European migration law and policy and anthropology. She is Vice-Chair of the Board of Statewatch.

Languages: English, French

Maternity leave cover

Rahul joined PICUM in 2025 following a stint in communications with the Left in the European Parliament. Prior to this, he worked on transport, connectivity, mobility, and content development at the Africa-Europe Foundation, and on EU-China relations at Friends of Europe. He holds an MSc in economics with a focus on labour market effects on migration, and a B.A in English and French, and is active in anti-racist and labour organising.

Languages: English, French, some Punjabi and Hindi.

Languages: English, French, Dutch

Currently on leave

Marta joined PICUM in 2019. She previously worked on migration and access to social protection for the International Labour Organisation (ILO) and on human rights defenders protection for the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT). She holds a Master in Laws and a MSc in Migration, Mobility and Development.

Languages: English, French, Spanish, Italian

Maternity leave cover

Garyfallia joined PICUM in March 2025. She has experience in human rights and humanitarian advocacy, legal representation, and research, with a focus on migration and asylum. She has worked across diverse contexts both within and outside the EU, engaging at grassroots and international levels. She has a legal background, with a specialisation in international and EU law.

Languages: Greek, English, French

Louise joined PICUM in January 2023. She has worked for the European Commission and various civil society organisations in the field of human rights and social inclusion of persons with disabilities, people with a migrant and Roma background, and children. She holds an MSc and LLM in migration and asylum.

Languages: English, French and Dutch

Silvia joined PICUM in October 2022. She previously worked on migration and asylum policy in a Brussels-based think tank, at the European Parliament, and at the UN Refugee Agency. She has a background in International Relations and Human Rights Governance, and she holds an LL.M. in EU Law.

Languages: Italian, English and French

Chiara joined PICUM in May 2022. She previously worked on asylum, migration and human rights policy at the European Council on Refugees and Exiles, the European Parliament, the European Commission and the UN Refugee Agency. She has a background in Political Science and International Relations, including a Master Degree in Conflicts and Development.

Languages: Italian, French, English and some Spanish

Imanol joined PICUM in 2023. He previously worked for Human Rights organizations in different countries, mostly on migration and gender and sexual diversity. His academic background focuses on communication and international cooperation.

Languages: Basque, Spanish, English, Italian and some French and German.

Samia joined PICUM in March 2025. She worked in grassroot social justice initiatives, mainly focusing on anti-racism, and on the political participation of people with migration and Roma background. She holds a Master’s degree in Migration Studies, with specific focus on human mobility in the Mediterranean, and on the intersection of racialization and class-based discrimination.

Languages: Italian, Arabic, English, French, Spanish and basic Catalan

Hasna recently joined PICUM following her Master’s degrees in International and European Law, and Conflict and Development. Throughout her studies, she developed a strong interest in the criminalisation of migration and undocumented migration. She also has experience in community building and is a firm believer in the power of change through community.

Languages: Dutch, Tachelhit, English, French, and some Arabic

Gianluca joined PICUM in 2019. He previously worked in campaigns and communications for Fair Trials, and other Brussels-based NGOs. Gianluca has an academic background in political and social sciences, including a Master Degree in Human Rights.

Languages: Italian, English, French.

Chloë joined PICUM in 2020. She previously worked in the communications team for the European Development Days (EDD). She also has experiences in organising and promoting cultural events. Chloë holds a Master’s degree in Communications.

Languages: English, French, and some Spanish.

Irene joined PICUM in July 2018. She previously worked in IT companies leading projects of implementation & integration of online solutions, events management and also volunteered in marketing & online strategies in RDT India. Irene studied Business & Management of Touristic Companies and holds a master in Events Management.

Languages: Spanish and English

Jalal recently joined PICUM following extensive experience in international event management. He holds a Master’s degree in Global Politics and International Relations and has a strong background in language mediation and international cooperation. His experience includes working as an Account Manager in the entertainment industry, supporting global clients, as well as contributing to cultural and diplomatic initiatives at Expo 2020 Dubai. His interests span migration, international relations, and cross-cultural communication.

Languages: Italian, Arabic, English, French, Spanish, some German, and some Dutch.