Hamza Gencay
Tallinn
Summary
Master’s student in International Law and Human Rights with a strong commitment to continuous self-development and social impact. Possesses hands-on experience in advocating for the protection of the rights of disadvantaged groups. Actively engaged in human rights–related extracurricular initiatives, with a long-term goal of contributing to the strengthening of human rights for marginalized communities.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Intern
The Rule of Law Institute Foundation
07.2025 - 09.2025
- Conducted research on the suspension of asylum procedures at the Polish-Belarusian border, assessing its compatibility with international legal norms and conducting a comparative analysis with similar practices in other countries.
- Researched the reception conditions of asylum-seekers in Poland, with particular focus on the low level of financial allowance provided to those living outside reception centers.
- Visited the closed reception center in Biała Podlaska, Poland, and participated in interviews with asylum-seekers to assist in initiating their international protection applications.
Volunteer
Human Rights School
10.2023 - 12.2023
- Monitored news and social media sources to create weekly reports on human rights violations against marginalized groups such as LGBTQ+ people, ethnic minorities, and migrants.
- Assisted in organizing events by reaching out to people to raise awareness about discrimination, hate speech, and marginalization in Türkiye.
Intern
University of Verona
07.2023 - 09.2023
- Conducted in-depth legal research to support a project aimed at enhancing the right to defense across EU member states.
- Analyzed 10 cases of European Court of Human Rights involving default judgments under Article 6 (Right to a Fair Trial) of the European Convention on Human Rights.
- Authored a comprehensive report summarizing the Court’s interpretation and key legal standards of default judgments.
Education
Master of Arts - International Law and Human Rights
University of Tartu
Tallinn, Estonia08-2026
Bachelor of Arts - Law
Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University
Ankara01.2024
No Degree -
University of Silesia in Katowice
Katowice06.2021
Certification
- Summer School on Migration and Human Rights, United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute - July 2024
Language Skills
Turkish - Native
English - Advanced
Polish - Intermediate
Timeline
Intern
The Rule of Law Institute Foundation
07.2025 - 09.2025
Volunteer
Human Rights School
10.2023 - 12.2023
Intern
University of Verona
07.2023 - 09.2023
Master of Arts - International Law and Human Rights
University of Tartu
Bachelor of Arts - Law
Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University
No Degree -
University of Silesia in Katowice