Elvan Isikozlu
Function: Scientific Officer Quality Assurance & Organisational Development
Phone: +49 228 911 96-54
E-Mail: elvan.isikozlu(at)bicc.de
Phone: +49 228 911 96-54
E-Mail: elvan.isikozlu(at)bicc.de
Key expertise
SALW control policy, DD&R policy, mine action, wartime sexual violence, design and implementation of training modules and curricula.
As Scientific Officer Quality Assurance & Organisational Development, Elvan Isikozlu is assigned to a staff unit directly accountable to the Director.
(Academic) education / CV:
B. Arts Sci. (Honors) 2001; MA International Relations 2003
Elvan graduated from one of Canada’s most innovative and interdisciplinary programmes, earning a Bachelor of Arts & Science Degree with a combined Major in Political Science and a Minor in Peace Studies (McMaster University). She completed her Master of Arts degree in International Relations at the Norman Patterson School of International Affairs in Ottawa, with a specialty in Conflict Analysis and Conflict Resolution. Elvan began her professional career at the largest non-profit youth organization in Canada (Junior Achievement) and worked for the Mine Action Unit at Foreign Affairs Canada prior to coming to BICC. Her focus has since been on building capacity for community-level small arms control and conducting research on small arms, DD&R concepts and practice, and wartime sexual violence. She has engaged in field work in South Sudan, Bosnia & Herzegovina, and El Salvador.
Important Publications:
- Isikozlu, E., Krötz, M., & Trancart, C. (2017). Crossing the fence: Challenges of operationalizing PSSM. Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction, 21(3), Article 6.
- Heinke, S., & Isikozlu, E. (Eds.). (2017, March). Fleeing conflict—Trajectories of displaced persons (BICC Knowledge Notes series No. 2/2017). Bonn: BICC.
- Heinke, S., & Isikozlu, E. (Eds.). (2016, June). Networks of organised violence (BICC Knowledge Notes series No. 1/2016). Bonn: BICC.
- Isikozlu, E., & Heinke, S. (Eds.). (2015, June). Facing organised violence: Research agendas and conversion potentials (BICC Knowledge Notes series No. 2/2015).
- Isikozlu, E. (2015). Commentary \ The seduction of simplicity: Popular claims following the Paris attacks. Bonn: BICC.
- Isikozlu, E. (2014). Getting it right? The Sahel and SALW control Bonn: BICC.
- Ashkenazi, M., Isikozlu, E., & Kösling, M. (Eds.). (2013, November). Smart technology in SALW control (Brief series No. 49). Bonn: BICC.
- Isikozlu, E. (2011). Kriegsvergewaltigung. Eine Typologie. W&F, Wissenschaft und Frieden – Dossier 67.
- Isikozlu, E., & Millard, A. (2010, September). Towards a typology of wartime rape (Brief series No. 43). Bonn: BICC.
- Isikozlu, E., & Millard, A. (2010). Wartime rape: Identifying knowledge gaps and their implications. S + F Sicherheit und Frieden, 28(1), 35-41.
Recent Publications:
- Berks, M., Breitung, C., Engelberth, S., & Richards, J. (2022). Between concepts and reality: How to deal with armed groups in transition phases of violent conflict? (BICC Knowledge Notes series No. 01/2022/2022). Bonn: BICC.
- Wilshusen, F. (2022). Today’s solution, tomorrow’s problem? An analysis of West African practices in the use of pro-government militias. Bonn: Bicc.
- Christ, S., Isikozlu, E., & Etzold, B. (2022). Following their lead: Transnational connectivity and mobility along family figurations in displacement (TRAFIG practice note no. 10). Bonn: BICC.
- Hatziprokopiou, P., Isikozlu, E., Papatzani, E., & Pastore, F. (2021). Resolving the ‘mobility paradox’: Lessons from southern Europe (TRAFIG Practice Note No. 9) Bonn: Bicc.
- Kleffmann, J. (2021). Addressing illicit trafficking through a crime convergence lens: Towards a model for cross-border cooperation in Africa (BICC Knowledge Notes series No. 1/2021). Bonn: BICC.
- Ruhundwa, J., Msallam, B., Isikozlu, E., & Wilson, C. (2021). Local connections for local solutions: Lessons learned in Tanzania (TRAFIG practice note 8).
- Isikozlu, E., Mielke, K., & Javed, M. M. (2021). Now more than ever: Afghans in Pakistan need more mobility and durable solutions to stay (TRAFIG Practice Note No. 7) Bonn: BICC.
- Isikozlu, E., Tobin, S. A., & Momani, F. A. (2021). Out-of-camp but not out of mind: Supporting Syrian refugees in Jordan’s cities (TRAFIG Practice Note No. 6) Bonn: BICC.
- Isikozlu, E., Rudolf, M., & Tufa, F. (2021). Supporting self-reliance for local integration: Eritrean refugees in Ethiopia (TRAFIG Practice Note No. 5) Bonn: BICC.
- Isikozlu, E., Tufa, F., & Rudolf, M. (2021). Supporting self-reliance for local integration: Eritrean refugees in Ethiopia (TRAFIG Practice Note No. 5) Bonn: BICC.
- Isikozlu, E., & Jacobs, C. (2020). Bolstering resilient connections in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (TRAFIG Practice Note No. 4) Bonn: BICC.
- Isikozlu, E., Mielke, K., & Javed, M. M. (2020). Now more than ever: Afghans in Pakistan need more mobility and durable solutions to stay (TRAFIG practice note 7). Bonn: BICC.
- Heinke, S., & Isikozlu, E. (Eds.). (2018, April). “Dirty peace?” The political economy of peacebuilding (BICC Knowledge Notes series No. 1/2018). Bonn: BICC.
- Isikozlu, E., Krötz, M., & Trancart, C. (2017). Crossing the fence: Challenges of operationalizing PSSM. Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction, 21(3), Article 6.
- Grawert, E., Isikozlu, E., Murtaza Haqeeqat, M., & Shirzad, F. (2017). Conflict-sensitive employment framework (CSEF) for construction and transport companies. Bonn: BICC.
- Heinke, S., & Isikozlu, E. (Eds.). (2017, March). Fleeing conflict—Trajectories of displaced persons (BICC Knowledge Notes series No. 2/2017). Bonn: BICC.
- Heinke, S., & Isikozlu, E. (Eds.). (2016, June). Networks of organised violence (BICC Knowledge Notes series No. 1/2016). Bonn: BICC.
- Isikozlu, E. (2015). Commentary \ The seduction of simplicity: Popular claims following the Paris attacks. Bonn: BICC.
- Isikozlu, E., & Heinke, S. (Eds.). (2015, June). Facing organised violence: Research agendas and conversion potentials (BICC Knowledge Notes series No. 2/2015).
- Isikozlu, E. (2014). Getting it right? The Sahel and SALW control Bonn: BICC.
- Ashkenazi, M., Isikozlu, E., & Kösling, M. (Eds.). (2013, November). Smart technology in SALW control (Brief series No. 49). Bonn: BICC.
- Isikozlu, E. (2011). Kriegsvergewaltigung. Eine Typologie. W&F, Wissenschaft und Frieden – Dossier 67.
- Isikozlu, E., & Millard, A. (2010, September). Towards a typology of wartime rape (Brief series No. 43). Bonn: BICC.
- Isikozlu, E., & Millard, A. (2010). Wartime rape: Identifying knowledge gaps and their implications. S + F Sicherheit und Frieden, 28(1), 35-41.
- Ashkenazi, M., Isikozlu, E., & Radeke, H. (2008). SALW control training manual for West Africa.
- Ashkenazi, M., Isikozlu, E., & Radeke, H. (2007, December). SALW control training manual for West Africa: Part2
- Ashkenazi, M., Isikozlu, E., & Radeke, H. (2007, December). SALW control training manual for West Africa: Part1
- Ashkenazi, M., Isikozlu, E., & Radeke, H. (2007, December). TRESA - SALW control training manual for West Africa
- Ashkenazi, M., Isikozlu, E., Paes, W.-C., Stone, L., & Katz, A. (2007). BICC comic book: The adventures of Simon - A new beginning in the new Sudan.
- Dhanapala, J. (2007, May). Changing the United Nations
- Ashkenazi, M., Beeck, C., & Isikozlu, E. (2006, December). Marking and tracing small arms and light weapons (SALW)_Trainer
- Ashkenazi, M., Beeck, C., & Isikozlu, E. (2006, December). Marking and tracing small arms and light weapons (SALW)_Trainee
- Isikozlu, E., & Stone, L. (Eds.). (2006). Communities safe from small arms in Southern Sudan. A handbook for civil society.
- Ashkenazi, M., Beeck, C., & Isikozlu, E. (2006). Marking and tracing small arms and light weapons.
- Ashkenazi, M., Isikozlu, E., Rush, P., Farha, J., & Radeke, H. (2006). Services, return, and security in four countries in Southern Sudan.
- Ashkenazi, M., Beeck, C., Brethfeld, J., & Isikozlu, E. (2006, January). Steps to becoming a conscious trainer—a train the trainer manual
- Ashkenazi, M., Beeck, C., Bourne, M., Brethfeld, J., & Isikozlu, E. (2006, January). Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW) Transfer Controls_Trainer
- Ashkenazi, M., Beeck, C., Bourne, M., Brethfeld, J., & Isikozlu, E. (2006, January). Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW) Transfer Controls_Trainee
- Ashkenazi, M., Beeck, C., Brethfeld, J., Hollestelle, M., Isikozlu, E., & Specht, I. (2006, January). Reintegration Strategies for Ex-Combatants_Trainer
- Ashkenazi, M., Beeck, C., Brethfeld, J., Hollestelle, M., Isikozlu, E., & Specht, I. (2006, January). Reintegration Strategies for Ex-Combatants_Trainee
- Ashkenazi, M., Beeck, C., Bourne, M., Brethfeld, J., Isikozlu, E., & Ruddock, I. (2005, December). Management of SALW Weapons and Ammunition Destruction Programs_Trainer
- Ashkenazi, M., Beeck, C., Bourne, M., Brethfeld, J., Isikozlu, E., & Ruddock, I. (2005, December). Management of SALW Weapons and Ammunition Destruction Programs_Trainee
- Ashkenazi, M., Beeck, C., Bourne, M., Brethfeld, J., & Isikozlu, E. (2005, December). Global and Regional Agreements on Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW) Control_Trainer
- Ashkenazi, M., Beeck, C., Bourne, M., Brethfeld, J., & Isikozlu, E. (2005, December). Global and Regional Agreements on Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW)Control_Trainee
- Ashkenazi, M., Beeck, C., Bourne, M., Brethfeld, J., & Isikozlu, E. (2005, December). SALW and Development_Trainer
- Ashkenazi, M., Beeck, C., Bourne, M., Brethfeld, J., & Isikozlu, E. (2005, December). SALW and Development_Trainee
- Ashkenazi, M., Beeck, C., Brethfeld, J., Faltas, S., Isikozlu, E., & Pietz, T. (2005, January). SALW Basics –Definitions_Trainer
- Ashkenazi, M., Beeck, C., Brethfeld, J., Godnick, W., & Isikozlu, E. (2004, December). Civil Society Action on SALW Control_ Trainee
- Ashkenazi, M., Beeck, C., Brethfeld, J., Godnick, W., & Isikozlu, E.. Civil Society Action on SALW Control_Trainer
Projects:
- Wartime Rape and Post-Conflict Research Project
- Analysis on MANPADS
- Interactive Guide on small arms and light weapons (SALW)
- Supporting the development and implementation of a civilian SALW training program in West Africa
- Capacity-building on SALW control and DD&R in Southern Sudan
- Training in small arms control in South Sudan
- Small Arms Control
