F.s.e. Arps (Frédéric)

Frédéric Arps, also known as F.S.E., has a diverse range of work experience. Starting in 2012, they founded and served as the Programming Coordinator for Together at OCADU, an organization focused on promoting inclusivity and diversity in the arts. In 2013, they worked as a Legal Researcher for the Canadian HIV/AIDS Legal Network, where they were involved in projects related to HIV/AIDS and human rights, particularly in areas such as sex work and international LGBTI human rights and foreign policy.

In 2014, Arps joined the Federation of Law Societies of Canada as an NCA candidate, working towards becoming a barrister and solicitor. F.S.E. (Frédéric) remained with the organization until 2017. During this time, they also served as a Policy Analyst for Rainbow Railroad, a non-profit organization assisting persecuted LGBTQ individuals in accessing safety. Arps conducted policy analysis, strategic research, and case-based legal research to help the organization respond effectively to crises.

In 2015, Arps took on the role of Research Lead for The Dignity Initiative, a network focused on promoting human rights for LGBTI communities globally. F.S.E. (Frédéric) led a small team of researchers to produce the report "Advancing Dignity" on global LGBTI foreign and refugee policies.

Arps continued their involvement in human rights advocacy by working as a Consultant for the Human Dignity Trust in 2018. In this role, they provided input on a report addressing punitive laws that criminalize transgender lives, particularly focusing on gender non-disclosure laws, sex work, and the influence of the Anglican Church in Caribbean, Latin American, and African countries. Concurrently, they also worked as a Consultant for Trans PULSE Health, where they contributed to consultations on population-specific analyses and provided input on trans Canadian surveys and recruitment strategies.

In 2019, Arps joined Legal Aid Ontario as an articling student. F.S.E. (Frédéric) worked on promoting access to justice for low-income individuals until June 2020. F.S.E. (Frédéric) then transitioned to the role of Policy Counsel at Legal Aid Ontario in May 2021.

Overall, Arps has gathered extensive experience in policy development, legal research, and advocacy work related to human rights, specifically focusing on issues concerning the LGBTQ community.

Frédéric Arps has a diverse education history. F.S.E. (Frédéric) first attended the University of Oxford from 1999 to 2001, where they pursued a Master of Laws (LLM) degree with a focus on International Human Rights Law and the Law of War, as well as Criminology and Evidence. Following this, from 2015 to 2017, they enrolled in the Federation of Law Societies of Canada's National Committee on Accreditation, obtaining a qualification for internationally trained lawyers with a specialization in Canadian Common Law. Prior to these experiences, they completed their Master of Laws (LL.M.) degree at Leiden University from 1993 to 1999, although the field of study for this degree has not been specified. Additionally, they participated in the TASA Summerschool International Relations and Affairs program at The University of Bonn, focusing on Nordamerikaprogramm, but the specific duration for this program is not provided.