Mariama is a Lawyer specialized in Private International Law. She is the first Coordinator of the Child Friendly Justice European Network (CFJ-EN), a dynamic Network based in Brussels, composed of 36 organizations, experts and academic institutions which defend the rights of children in contact with justice systems across Europe. Mariama played a leading role in setting up groups of "Young Justice Transformers" in various European countries. Mariama has over 18 years of professional experience working in international cooperation, in Europe, Africa and Asia. Mariama's areas of expertise include a special focus on child justice and child protection.