Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 13 years of experience in human rights law and international development, the expert has led legal research and advocacy strategies for Amnesty International in the Horn of Africa. With a background in class action and consumer fraud cases in the US, they have supported legal frameworks for human rights tribunals in the DRC. Career highlights include founding a grant-making initiative, demonstrating leadership in civil and human rights. Proficient in French and Tigrinya, the expert has presented at international forums and contributed to legal reports on anti-corruption and discrimination.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving advocacy efforts in international family planning, global HIV prevention, and adolescent reproductive health services, presenting at international forums such as UN General Assembly Special Sessions and in cities like London, Mexico City, and Abuja. Additionally, the expert has researched gender-based projects for economic and social empowerment in Ethiopia, indicating collaboration with international development cooperation projects in health and gender equality sectors.

Sectors and geographic focus

Previously held roles such as Human Rights Lawyer, Legal Consultant, and Litigation Fellow, focusing on legal research, advocacy, and project implementation across key sectors including community development, NGOs, gender and human rights, law, and public sector governance. Responsibilities have included leading interdisciplinary initiatives in international human rights law and gender equality. The expert's work has a regional focus on Africa, particularly the Horn of Africa, with additional experience in the United States and participation in international forums, demonstrating a broad understanding of global and regional issues. Extensive geographic experience includes work in Kenya, Ethiopia, and Senegal, focusing on human rights and gender equality, as well as legal cases and advocacy in Washington, DC, and New York.

Languages and education

Background includes proficiency in French and English, utilized in legal research and international advocacy. French skills have been applied in drafting portions of legal reports for the International Center for Transitional Justice and in document review for international consumer fraud litigation. Additionally, basic skills in Amharic and Modern Standard Arabic enhance multilingual capabilities. The expert holds a Juris Doctorate from Columbia Law School in New York, USA, with involvement in the Human Rights Program and a Parker Certificate in International and Comparative Law. They also earned a Bachelor of Science in Foreign Service from Georgetown University's Walsh School of Foreign Service in Washington, DC, USA, majoring in International Politics with an emphasis on International Law and a Certificate in African Studies.