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Elvan Isikozlu

Elvan Isikozlu

Senior Management \ Head of Advice and Scientific Transfer

contact by phone

+49 228 911 96-54

contact by mobile

+49 (0)151 420 171 46

contact by e-mail

elvan.isikozlu(at)bicc.de

Expertise

Research Profile

Elvan has always been interested in making life better for people who are affected by violent conflict and who live with its consequences. She believes that making these consequences ‘unknowable’ is the first step towards change. She has always been drawn to people and places affected by conflict that don't often feature on the world stage and try to investigate ways to reduce violence and demobilise hearts and minds.

Research Topics / Key Expertise

Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW) Control

Disarmament, Demobilisation & Reintegration (DDR)

Wartime Sexual Violence

Conflict Analysis & Conflict Resolution 

Countries Of Expertise

  • Canada,
  • South Sudan,
  • Sudan,
  • Ghana,
  • Kenya,
  • Bosnia-Herzegovina,
  • El Salvador

Professional Career

Elvan took on the role of Head of Advice & Scientific Transfer at bicc in 2023 after serving as bicc’s Scientific Officer for Quality Assurance & Organisational Development from 2021 – 2023. She began her professional career in 2001 at the largest non-profit youth organisation in Canada (Junior Achievement) and worked for the Mine Action Unit at Global Affairs Canada prior to coming to bicc in 2006. Elvan earned a Bachelor of Arts & Science (B. Arts & Sci.) from a highly regarded interdisciplinary program at McMaster University, with a combined Major in Political Science and a Minor in Peace Studies (2001). She completed her Master of Arts degree in International Relations at the Norman Patterson School of International Affairs (NPSIA) in Ottawa, with a specialty in Conflict Analysis and Conflict Resolution. Elvan’s work at bicc has involved building capacity for community-level small arms control and conducting research on small arms, DD&R concepts and practice, and wartime sexual violence. She is passionate about translating findings into digestible products for different audiences and making an impact. When she’s not working, Elvan is either creating (food, art) or active with her husband and two boys.

Important Publications

Journal Article

Isikozlu, E., & Krötz, M., & Trancart, C.

Crossing the fence: Challenges of operationalizing PSSM

(2017)

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Other publications

Isikozlu, E.

Getting it right? The Sahel and SALW control

BICC , Bonn (2014)

Open
Journal Article

Isikozlu, E., & Millard, A.

Wartime rape: Identifying knowledge gaps and their implications

(2010)

Open
Other publications

Christ, S., & Isikozlu, E., & Etzold, B.

Following their lead: Transnational connectivity and mobility along family figurations in displacement (TRAFIG practice note no. 10).

BICC , Bonn (2022)

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Publications

Other publications

Christ, S., & Isikozlu, E., & Etzold, B.

Following their lead: Transnational connectivity and mobility along family figurations in displacement (TRAFIG practice note no. 10).

BICC , Bonn (2022)

Open

Other publications

Hatziprokopiou, P., & Isikozlu, E., & Papatzani, E., & Pastore, F.

Resolving the ‘mobility paradox’: Lessons from southern Europe (TRAFIG Practice Note No. 9)

BICC , Bonn (2021)

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Other publications

Ruhundwa, J., & Msallam, B., & Isikozlu, E., & Wilson, C.

Local connections for local solutions: Lessons learned in Tanzania (TRAFIG practice note 8).

(2021)

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Other publications

Isikozlu, E., & Mielke, K., & Javed, M.

Now more than ever: Afghans in Pakistan need more mobility and durable solutions to stay (TRAFIG Practice Note No. 7)

BICC , Bonn (2021)

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Other publications

Isikozlu, E., & Tobin, S., & Momani, F.

Out-of-camp but not out of mind: Supporting Syrian refugees in Jordan’s cities (TRAFIG Practice Note No. 6)

BICC , Bonn (2021)

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Other publications

Isikozlu, E., & Rudolf, M.

Supporting self-reliance for local integration: Eritrean refugees in Ethiopia (TRAFIG Practice Note No. 5)

BICC , Bonn (2021)

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Other publications

Isikozlu, E., & Jacobs, C.

Bolstering resilient connections in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (TRAFIG Practice Note No. 4)

BICC , Bonn (2020)

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Other publications

Isikozlu, E., & Mielke, K., & Javed, M.

Now more than ever: Afghans in Pakistan need more mobility and durable solutions to stay (TRAFIG practice note 7). Bonn: BICC.

(2020)

Open

Journal Article

Isikozlu, E., & Krötz, M., & Trancart, C.

Crossing the fence: Challenges of operationalizing PSSM

(2017)

Open
Other publications

Grawert, E., & Isikozlu, E., & Murtaza Haqeeqat, M., & Shirzad, F.

Conflict-sensitive employment framework (CSEF) for construction and transport companies.

BICC , Bonn (2017)

Open

bicc Knowledge notes

Isikozlu, E., & Heinke, S.

Networks of organised violence

BICC , Bonn (2016)

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Other publications

Isikozlu, E.

Commentary \ The seduction of simplicity: Popular claims following the Paris attacks.

BICC , Bonn (2015)

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Other publications

Isikozlu, E.

Getting it right? The Sahel and SALW control

BICC , Bonn (2014)

Open

Other publications

Isikozlu, E.

Kriegsvergewaltigung. Eine Typologie. W&F, Wissenschaft und Frieden – Dossier 67.

(2011)

Open

bicc Knowledge notes

Isikozlu, E., & Millard, A.

Towards a typology of wartime rape

BICC , Bonn (2010)

Open
Journal Article

Isikozlu, E., & Millard, A.

Wartime rape: Identifying knowledge gaps and their implications

(2010)

Open

Other publications

Ashkenazi, M., & Isikozlu, E., & Paes, W., & Stone, L., & Katz, A.

BICC comic book: The adventures of Simon - A new beginning in the new Sudan.

(2008)

Open
Report

Ashkenazi, M., & Isikozlu, E., & Radeke, H.

SALW control training manual for West Africa: Part1

(2008)

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Report

Ashkenazi, M., & Isikozlu, E., & Radeke, H.

TRESA - SALW control training manual for West Africa

(2008)

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Report

Ashkenazi, M., & Isikozlu, E., & Radeke, H.

SALW control training manual for West Africa: Part2

(2008)

Open

Other publications

Ashkenazi, M., & Isikozlu, E., & Rush, P., & Farha, J., & Radeke, H.

Services, return, and security in four countries in Southern Sudan.

(2007)

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Other publications

Ashkenazi, M., & Beeck, C., & Isikozlu, E.

Marking and tracing small arms and light weapons.

(2007)

Open
Report

Ashkenazi, M., & Beeck, C., & Isikozlu, E.

Marking and tracing small arms and light weapons (SALW)_Trainer

(2007)

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Report

Ashkenazi, M., & Beeck, C., & Isikozlu, E.

Marking and tracing small arms and light weapons (SALW)_Trainee

(2007)

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Report

Ashkenazi, M., & Beeck, C., & Bourne, M., & Brethfeld, J., & Isikozlu, E.

Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW) Transfer Controls_Trainee

(2006)

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Report

Ashkenazi, M., & Beeck, C., & Bourne, M., & Brethfeld, J., & Isikozlu, E.

Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW) Transfer Controls_Trainer

(2006)

Open
Report

Ashkenazi, M., & Beeck, C., & Brethfeld, J., & Hollestelle, M., & Isikozlu, E., & Specht, I.

Reintegration Strategies for Ex-Combatants_Trainer

(2006)

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Report

Ashkenazi, M., & Beeck, C., & Brethfeld, J., & Hollestelle, M., & Isikozlu, E., & Specht, I.

Reintegration Strategies for Ex-Combatants_Trainee

(2006)

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Report

Ashkenazi, M., & Beeck, C., & Brethfeld, J., & Isikozlu, E.

Steps to becoming a conscious trainer—a train the trainer manual

(2006)

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Report

Ashkenazi, M., & Beeck, C., & Bourne, M., & Brethfeld, J., & Isikozlu, E., & Ruddock, I.

Management of SALW Weapons and Ammunition Destruction Programs_Trainer

(2006)

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Report

Ashkenazi, M., & Beeck, C., & Bourne, M., & Brethfeld, J., & Isikozlu, E.

SALW and Development_Trainee

(2006)

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Report

Ashkenazi, M., & Beeck, C., & Bourne, M., & Brethfeld, J., & Isikozlu, E.

SALW and Development_Trainer

(2006)

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Report

Ashkenazi, M., & Beeck, C., & Bourne, M., & Brethfeld, J., & Isikozlu, E., & Ruddock, I.

Management of SALW Weapons and Ammunition Destruction Programs_Trainee

(2006)

Open
Report

Ashkenazi, M., & Beeck, C., & Bourne, M., & Brethfeld, J., & Isikozlu, E.

Global and Regional Agreements on Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW)Control_Trainee

(2006)

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Report

Ashkenazi, M., & Beeck, C., & Bourne, M., & Brethfeld, J., & Isikozlu, E.

Global and Regional Agreements on Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW) Control_Trainer

(2006)

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Report

Ashkenazi, M., & Beeck, C., & Brethfeld, J., & Faltas, S., & Isikozlu, E., & Pietz, T.

SALW Basics –Definitions_Trainer

(2005)

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Report

Ashkenazi, M., & Beeck, C., & Brethfeld, J., & Godnick, W., & Isikozlu, E.

Civil Society Action on SALW Control_Trainer

(2005)

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Report

Ashkenazi, M., & Beeck, C., & Brethfeld, J., & Godnick, W., & Isikozlu, E.

Civil Society Action on SALW Control_ Trainee

(2005)

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