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Alamara Khwaja Bettum
Alamara joined Statewatch in December 2025. She is a qualified immigration lawyer in the UK, specialising in asylum, family reunion,… Read More
Romain Lanneau
Romain Lanneau joined Statewatch in 2022. He is a legal researcher specialising in migration, asylum, and the use of… Read More
Frey Lindsay
Frey joined Statewatch in 2025. He manages all aspects of our… Read More
Giacomo Zandonini
Giacomo is a journalist who joined Statewatch in 2026 part of the Bertha Challenge Fellowship. He is researching the impact… Read More
Chris Jones
Chris joined Statewatch in 2010. He served as Executive Director from September 2020 to January 2026, but in February 2026,… Read More
Melissa Pawson
Melissa joined Statewatch in August 2026. She is a journalist, editor and researcher covering hostile border policies, conflict and… Read More
McKensie Marie
McKensie joined Statewatch in early 2024. She specialises in accessible and inclusive communications and has worked with NGOs and charities… Read More
Rahmat Tavakkoli
Rahmat joined Statewatch in September 2021. He oversees our financial and administrative procedures, ensures compliance with regulatory requirements and contributes… Read More
Isabelle Hanson
Isabelle joined Statewatch in July 2026. She specialises in leading fundraising programmes, running creative events and facilitating spaces for international… Read More