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Dr. Denakpon L. Tchobo
Co-Founder and President
Bio:
Dr. Tchobo is an international criminal lawyer who has been admitted to the list of assistants to counsel at the International Criminal Court. As President, he is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Organization’s operations.
Dedicated to fighting human rights abuses and protecting victims’ rights, Denakpon Tchobo interned at Amnesty International Section of Benin in West Africa in 2010, where he worked, after his internship, as an activist, local coordinator of human rights defender and volunteer on many human rights projects such as Death Penalty, LGBTQ rights, Stop Violence Against Women, Health and sexual reproductive Rights, Trade and Arms Control, International Justice, Education, and Children Rights. He also served on the Organization Elective Board Committee in 2014.
Giovanni Marotta Thorne
Vice President, and Chair of Children Victims - Centric Intelligence Committee of GJIE (CVCIC-GJIE)
Bio:
Giovanni Marotta is an Attorney from Spain. He brings over 15 years of expertise in international criminal law, advocacy, and policy development to the Global Justice Intelligence Eyes board. With an extensive experience in strategic leadership, Giovanni has significantly impacted global justice initiatives. He has trained officials and law enforcement on compliance and human rights and developed safeguarding policies to protect vulnerable populations. Giovanni’s dedication to justice and human rights is reflected in his work across Africa, Europe, South America, and international institutions.
Attorney Marotta is also the Regional Representative of Global Justice Intelligence Eyes in Europe.
Kristen Connors, Esq.
Co-Founder and Treasurer
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Kristen Connors has a deep-rooted passion for international peace and justice. As an undergraduate student, she was particularly interested in Peace Studies, which led her to write a thesis entitled “Finding Peace through Religious Difference: Healing the Wounds of Violent Conflict through Interfaith Dialogue.” Since then, her life journey has taken her back to her home state of Vermont, where she spent several years working in her community before returning to law school to study public interest and international law.
Gilbert Mwanza
Deputy Co-Chair of GJIE- Children Victims-Centric Intelligence Committee (CVCIC)
Bio:
Gilbert Mwanza from Zambia is a distinguished international child rights expert and law reform specialist with a robust background in democracy, governance, and human rights advocacy. He has held key positions, including Head of Democracy and Governance at Transparency International Zambia, Senior Legal Researcher at the Zambia Law Development Commission, and roles within the Human Rights Commission in Zambia.
An advocate in the Republic of South Africa, Gilbert possesses impressive qualifications, including an Advanced Master of Laws in International Children’s Rights from Leiden University and degrees in Alternative Dispute Resolution and Comparative Constitutional Law from Howard University. He earned his Bachelor of Laws from the University of the Western Cape. He has completed various research methodology, language, and communication skills certifications from the University of Zambia and the University of South Africa. He is currently a PhD scholar at Leiden University. Gilbert has spearheaded transformative programs and projects across Africa and Europe, notably the conceptualization and implementation of Africa’s first fast-track courts for gender-based violence, focusing on the protection of children and women. His advocacy has also led to the criminalization of early child and forced marriages and significant reforms in Zambia’s penal laws. A passionate advocate for children’s rights, Gilbert continues to influence policy and legal frameworks to ensure the protection and empowerment of vulnerable populations.
Zarghoona Jalalzoy
Executive Assistant to the GJIE-President & CEO
Bio:
Zarghoona Jalalzoy, from Afghanistan, is a seasoned professional with nearly 19 years of diverse experience across the public, private, and international sectors. Her expertise spans civil society development, women’s rights advocacy, law, regulatory affairs, and senior management leadership. Zarghoona has a strong background in ICT law, bylaws, rules and regulations, project management, quality assurance, and e-governance, along with extensive experience in donor relations and telecommunications.
She served as a Board Member of the Afghanistan Telecom Regulatory Authority (ATRA), appointed by presidential decree, where she led regulatory compliance, business development, and strategic initiatives. Zarghoona also served as a Senior Advisor to the Upper House of Afghanistan’s National Assembly, contributing to the passage of key laws and amendments. In addition, she held significant roles as Senior Advisor to Afghanistan’s Ministry of Public Health and as a Donor Relations Advisor to the Ministry of Rural Rehabilitation and Development (MRRD), where she played a critical role in strengthening donor partnerships and managing large-scale rural development projects.
In the private sector, Zarghoona held senior management positions at Etisalat Afghanistan and Roshan TDCA, where she was recognized as a global high-potential employee (HIPO) at Etisalat. Currently, Zarghoona works with the Ethiopian Community Development Council (ECDC) in the United States, providing essential services to refugees, including cultural orientation. She has successfully implemented programs like the Conversation Partner Program, which pairs native English speakers with refugees to enhance language skills and foster cultural exchange.
Zarghoona is also deeply committed to empowering women with limited work experience, offering training programs that help them secure stable employment, achieve financial independence, and reduce reliance on government assistance. Her multifaceted career demonstrates a strong commitment to social justice, legal reform, and the empowerment of marginalized communities both in Afghanistan and globally.
