About This is Me

Humanitarian activist | Crisis management expert | Human rights advocate

A senior professional with over 25 years of experience leading complex, high-risk humanitarian operations, as well as international advocacy initiatives. Brings extensive expertise and a proven track record in crisis management, particularly in overseeing the rescue and rehabilitation of more than 3,500 survivors of armed conflicts. Highly proficient in international diplomacy, having represented regional causes before the United Nations and European governmental institutions. Internationally recognized for significant contributions to human rights and peacebuilding.

Professional Experience

Advisor to the Presidency of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq

2023 – Present

Providing strategic advice to the Presidency on issues related to Yazidi affairs
Supporting the development of policies and initiatives aimed at protecting the rights of the Yazidi community
Contributing to efforts addressing the aftermath of conflict, including humanitarian relief, rehabilitation, and safe return
Coordinating with relevant ministries and governmental institutions
Collaborating with international and humanitarian organizations, as well as civil society actors
Representing Yazidi issues in official, regional, and international meetings and forums

Executive Board Member, Dumdum Foundation for Relief and Development

2016 – 2022

Oversaw large-scale humanitarian relief and resource distribution for displaced communities

Head of the Popular Initiative for the Rescue of Kidnapped Yazidis

2014 – 2022

Managed and executed high-risk rescue missions
Led the successful rescue of over 3,500 women and children
Coordinated rehabilitation, reintegration, and psychosocial support programs
Acted as primary liaison with international human rights organizations

Director, Dasen Organization for Development and Peace

2000 – 2013

Provided executive leadership for peacebuilding and development initiatives
Expanded organizational outreach and strategic partnerships

Field Coordinator, Caritas

1999 – 2000

Managed regional humanitarian relief programs

Program Officer, P.S.F. (France)

1997 – 1999

Managed regional humanitarian relief programs

Program Officer, C.P.P

1995 – 1997

Managed intensive humanitarian missions

Kurdish Department Head, Kurdistan Students Union

1991 – 1994

Led student advocacy at Salahaddin University

Core Competencies

Strategic Leadership & Organizational Development

Proven track record in providing executive leadership for peacebuilding and development initiatives, expanding organizational outreach and building strategic partnerships.

Crisis & High-Risk Operations Management

Extensive experience managing and executing complex rescue missions in high-risk environments, successfully leading the rescue of over 3,500 women and children from armed conflict zones.

Human Rights Advocacy & Survivor Rehabilitation

Deep commitment to protecting vulnerable populations and advocating for justice, coordinating comprehensive rehabilitation and reintegration programs for conflict survivors.

International Diplomacy

Highly proficient in international diplomacy, having represented regional causes before the United Nations and European governmental institutions.

Public Speaking & Global Advocacy

Experienced in delivering high-level presentations and advocating for human rights causes at international conferences and academic institutions.

Interfaith & Stakeholder Engagement

Skilled in coordinating with diverse stakeholders including governmental institutions, international organizations, religious authorities, and civil society actors.

Education & Languages

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Kurdish Literature and Language

Salahaddin University, 1991 – 1994

Languages:

Kurdish: Native
Arabic: Native/Bilingual
English: Professional Working Proficiency

International Representation & Advocacy

2014 – 2022

Participant in high-level human rights sessions, United Nations in Geneva
Member of the official KRG delegation to advocate for international genocide recognition, Diplomatic Mission in France
Delivered seminars at the University of Oldenburg on the status of missing persons and Yazidi issues, Academic Lecture in Germany
Actively participated in numerous local and international conferences, contributing to discussions on human rights, the plight of abductees, and related humanitarian and social matters

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