Marilia was born in Athens and she currently lives in Thessaloniki. She is studying in the Faculty of Law of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, while her academic interests are Public International Law and International Organizations. Her passion has always been the protection of human rights and thus she has been involved into several NGOs, offering humanitarian assistant to refugees, while she is currently working for METAdrasi. Moreover, she has been member of the Rhetoric Group of Thessaloniki, she is currently member of the European Law Students Association and she speaks English, French and German. In the meantime she loves travelling, singing and creating handmade jewelries.

During the last years, she has participated in several academic projects, among which were several MUN conferences and other simulations of the European Union, Regional and International Organizations, both as a delegate and a head delegate. All these contributed not only to deepen into the international world, but also to create amazing friendships.
This year will be her third time in RhodesMRC, serving as Judge Rapporteur at The European Court of Human Rights and she wishes for a memorable experience, full of fruitful debates and unforgettable moments on the beautiful island of Rhodes.

The most beautiful moment that I recall so far when I think of RhodesMRC, was two years ago during our last session in African Union, when we all closed our laptops and put aside our papers, and we started dancing and singing “Waka waka (This time for Africa)” by Shakira. It all began with my best friend having two diplomatic warnings and consequently he was forced to sing all by himself “Σε πήρα σοβαρά” by Sarbel as a “punishment”. I have to admit, he is far than being a good singer, let alone a good dancer (yes, there is evidence)!