Vasilika Hysi
Vasilika Hysi | |
|---|---|
| Permanent Representative of Albania to the United Nations Office at Geneva | |
| Assumed office July 2023 | |
| President | Bajram Begaj |
| Prime Minister | Edi Rama |
| Deputy Speaker of the Parliament of Albania | |
| In office 2017–2021 | |
| Member of the Albanian Parliament | |
| In office 2009–2021 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Vasilika Llambi Hysi January 13, 1963 Tirana, PR Albania |
| Political party | Socialist Party of Albania |
| Education | University of Tirana |
| Occupation | Politician, diplomat, jurist |
Vasilika Hysi (born January 13, 1963) is an Albanian politician, jurist, and diplomat who has served as Albania’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Office and other International Organizations in Geneva since July 2023. She previously served as Deputy Speaker of the Albanian Parliament and as a member of Parliament from 2009 to 2021.
Early life and education
[edit]Hysi was born in Tirana, Albania. She completed her secondary education at Qemal Stafa High School in 1981.
From 1981 to 1985, she studied law at the Faculty of Political and Legal Sciences at the University of Tirana, where she earned the title of Jurist.
Between 1985 and 1992, she pursued postgraduate studies at the Faculty of Law at the University of Tirana and was awarded the academic degree of Candidate of Sciences in law. [1]
Political and diplomatic career
[edit]Hysi was first elected to the Parliament of Albania in 2009 and was re-elected for two more terms, serving until 2021. During her tenure, she focused on legislative matters concerning human rights, judicial reform, and gender equality. From 2017 to 2021, she served as Deputy Speaker of the Parliament.[2][3][4]
In July 2023, she was appointed as the Permanent Representative of Albania to the United Nations Office at Geneva. In this role, she represents Albania in international forums and organizations including the World Health Organization, UNHCR, and the World Trade Organization. [5] [6]
References
[edit]- ^ "Jetëshkrimi i deputetes Vasilika Hysi" (PDF). Reporter.al (in Albanian). Retrieved 12 July 2025.
- ^ "Deputetja Vasilika Hysi, një figurë e njohur, tërhiqet nga gara për deputete". RTSH (in Albanian). 3 March 2021. Retrieved 12 July 2025.
- ^ "Nënkryetarja e Kuvendit rrëfen për reformën në drejtësi, Hysi: "Ishte universitet i dytë"". Balkanweb (in Albanian). 16 April 2025. Retrieved 12 July 2025.
- ^ "Vasilika Hysi: Ja si do të ngrihen organet e reja të drejtësisë". Koha Jonë (in Albanian). 23 December 2017. Retrieved 12 July 2025.
- ^ "Ambassador Vasilika Hysi, Permanent Representative of Albania in Geneva". Permanent Mission of the Republic of Albania, Geneva. Retrieved 12 July 2025.
- ^ "President Begaj decrees six ambassadors, releases five others". CNA.al (English). 12 July 2023. Retrieved 12 July 2025.