Rita is currently the acting had of the Council of Europe Inclusion and Integration Unit, managing the Intercultural Cities Programme
(ICC), and providing secretariat services to the intergovernmental group of experts on anti-discrimination and inclusion (
ADI-INT). Supporting local authorities to manage diversity positively and realise the diversity advantage and encouraging effective multi-level governance of migrants’ integration are at the core of her work. Prior to this, she worked with NGOs and international organisations, both locally and in head offices, on human rights and migration issues, including as human rights monitor, project and programme manager and evaluator.