Fatema Mustafa

Fatema Mustafa joined Lazord Fellowship to pursue her dream of becoming an advocate for Economic and Social Rights. During the fellowship year, she was placed as a Public Relations and Networking Officer at Egyptian Association for Economic and Social Rights (EAESR), where she represented the association in national and international conferences and meetings. Mustafa worked closely with EAESR team for the female domestic workers’ project that resulted in legislation changes nationwide later. Transitioning from her scientific educational background to storytelling and communication had to take a hands-on experience approach. 10 years later, Mustafa succeeded in owning a diversified worldwide clientele portfolio, supporting different governments, brands, startups, and NGOs with her skills in storytelling and expertise in digital marketing. Back in 2021, post COVID-19, Mustafa moved back to her home country hoping to make a change by collaborating with local NGOs. Since then, she has been working as a Senior Brand Manager for Ibrahim A. Badran Charitable Foundation, assisting in expanding its operations to reach targeted communities across Egypt and build its network of allies and supporters. She is also an active volunteer with Hospice Egypt (JOSAAB) Foundation & a pro-bono communication consultant for EAESR, her placement during the fellowship.

Manar Dahsa

Manar earned a unified degree in Public Law from the Faculty of Legal, Political, and Social Sciences in Tunis in 2023.

She is a Lazord fellow for 2023-2024, demonstrating her commitment to her field. Manar’s professional journey began with a notable internship in July-August 2022 and with earlier contributions to the Public Expenditure Control Office of the Presidency of the Tunisian Government in July-August 2019.

She actively engages in associative work, such as serving as a communication and employment trainer at the We Youth / Ready for Tomorrow Academy and organizing events for the MADA Association for Development and Citizenship. Her commitment to human rights, social justice, and community engagement remains unwavering. Manar’s competencies include communication, advanced computer skills, autonomy, initiative-taking, and leadership. Her areas of interest include reading, theatre, and travel. She continues to strive for a more equitable and just society through her impactful work.

Amal Taamallah

Amal is a graduate law student that presents herself as a Human Rights activist and International Law Researcher. Amal has a vast experience that contributed to strength her commitment to civil society and shaping her personality. She served as the General Secretary at NILS. She was a debater and she participated with her local association in the Young Arabe Voices competitions. Her commitment to research is evident in her roles as a researcher at the International Center for Studies, where she contributed to many publications. During this time, she participated in the organization of many international colloquiums.

In October 2021, she attended the National Body for the Fight Against Human Trafficking where she learned a lot in the migration context and in September 2022, she took part in the Euromed HR-Net project “Talking Migration. Later, she joined the Friedrich Ebert Stiftung as an intern where she contributed to many activities like the organization of “The IMF’s forecasts for economic growth and debt sustainability in the region”.

Additionally, she is a fellow alumna of the Youth for Rights fellowship” MENA program by Euro-med monitors for rights in Lebanon. During this experience, she completed her report titled “The Protection of Journalists in the Arab World” with Maharat Foundation. Amal is an alumna of the AMEL Institute program “Human Rights Leadership”. She was also a candidate of the Green Academy: Women for Earth, and she was taking part in the Network: Youth for Climate Action, the climate program of the Arab Youth Center. Amal also participated as a candidate at the Migration Academy 2023 co-organized by Carep and Heinrich Böll Stiftung, where she worked on her policy brief titled “The Continental Governance of Migration in Africa”. In July 2023, Amal participated in the Summer School hosted by the Public International Law & Policy Group (PILPG) Center, focusing on Humanitarian International Law. All those experiences have played a crucial role in shaping her advocacy journey and research interests.

Emna Kammoun

Emna is a Tunisian daughter, a law student, and an active member of civil society. She is passionate about advocating for human rights, especially women’s rights, and children’s rights engagement. She strongly believes in the power of education and empowerment to bring about positive change in our community.

Skilled in coordination and logistics, she was the logistics manager in the International Day of Democracy event. In lockdown, she continued her efforts by serving as the Logistics Coordinator for Hadith Jeunesse in partnership with Jamaity and Virtual Station 47, by organizing sessions and connecting with guest speakers.

In 2020, she embraced the competition in the Hult Prize Faculty of Law, showcasing her problem-solving and entrepreneurial skills. The following year, she delved into training on migrant advocacy and human rights within the framework of the MDDT project. Also, she was awarded as the first winner in Competition «Arguments against violence against women” organized by the Let’s Discuss Club in the Faculty of law.

Furthermore, she has a rich experience with fundraising committees; she was the main writer of “save oued el ghar” project and “Women’s Act for Anti-cyberbullying (WAFA)”, “Eco school” project. She is a member in the “new generation of dialogue” in the southern region of Tunisia program, organized by Euro Med Rights.

Jihen Abbes

Jihen Abbes is a Lazord fellow and gender researcher. She has a Master’s Degree in Gender studies and her dissertation was titled “Male Homosexuality in Post-Revolution Tunisia: Dialectics of Violence and Resistance”. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in English Language, Literature, and Civilization.

In 2020, she attended the “LILO Connect” workshop by Mawjoudin Association, and in 2022 volunteered at their Queer Film Festival. Jihen was a member of TIMUN association’s National Support Team. In TIMUN’s 11th national simulation, she was the delegate of the US within the UN’s CSW, discussing Domestic Violence during COVID-19 where she obtained the “Best First-Timer”.

Moreover, she taught English at ESPRIT University. Jihen attended the “Femmes En Action” training and the Summer School on IFIs and Gender Justice in the MENA Region by Friedrich Ebert Stiftung. These experiences enhanced her communication and advocacy skills. Jihen is a passionate, hardworking, and creative person in many ways.

Katrennada Kasmi

Born with a heart for serving others, Katrennada kickstarted her journey gaining legal prowess at Tunis’ top law school: the faculty of juridical political and social sciences of Tunis.

Across seas she sailed, emerging transformed from America’s shores as a Thomas Jefferson Scholar at Augustana University. There, she delved deeply into international relations. She pursued invaluable studies, honing research, data analysis, cultural sensitivity, and critical thinking on complex global issues. This equipped her to navigate intricate legal and social landscapes with nuance. At Augustana University, Katrennada polished invaluable skills like strategic research, nuanced cultural understanding and holistic critical thinking – fully equipping herself to solve humanity’s most complex problems.

Outside of her academics, Katrennada packed her skill-set full of cutting-edge professional experience. She served as a legal secretary to gain insight into law in practice. She also taught language classes to share knowledge and connect with communities. Additionally, she interned as a receptionist at a renowned five-star hotel to develop exceptional communication, problem-solving, and organizational abilities. Committed to service, she actively volunteered with institutions and organizations to address injustice and promote positive change. Through her role at the Refugee Center of Sioux Falls, Katrennada demonstrated an innate ability to connect with vulnerable populations. She brought soothing comfort through empathetic listening and reliable aid. Displaced individuals left her care restored with hope for the future. She also engaged in numerous impactful activities through her involvement with the Junior Chamber International of Tunisia (Rades). She adopted behaviors to safeguard the environment by taking part in ecological awareness campaigns aimed at reducing consumption and utilizing renewable energy to combat climate change.

Additionally, Katrennada honed valuable skills through other Junior Chamber initiatives. She promoted speakers at an entrepreneurship event on starting startups, gaining experience in marketing. She also led an oral hygiene awareness campaign for children, designing games and simulations to effectively teach dental health. These Junior Chamber activities demonstrate how Kasmi actively gives back through community service while enhancing her leadership, teamwork, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities. Her commitment to volunteering exemplifies her passion for enacting positive change and supporting others.

Osama Al Amosh

An immensely qualified BS fresh graduate. Ready to expand horizons with additional knowledge gained from training and experience. Highly interested in diplomacy, international humanitarian law and foreign policy.

Seif Ben Youssef

Seif Ben Youssef has a master’s degree in international humanitarian law and human rights from the Faculty of Law and Political Sciences of Tunis and is currently a PhD student in international law at the same university. He is also currently a project coordinator at Avocats Sans Frontières-Tunisia. As a Lazord Fellow, he spent a year at the Tunisian Organization for Social Cohesion, where he was first a project assistant and then a project coordinator.

Imane Guetat

Lazord Alumna
General Secretary of JCI Sfax 2023
Training Developer at JCI Sfax 2022
Junior Digital Marketer
Hubspot Certified
Public speaking champion of Africa and the Middle East and present in the Top 4 Worldwide

Islem Allagui

Islem Allagui is currently enrolled as a second year research master’s student at the Higher Institute of Languages in Tunis and she specializes in Cross Cultural Studies and Poetics. Over the years, she has demonstrated valued leadership skills by means of participating in her college community activities. Her aspiration to create a positive change led her to volunteer on the management team of TedxSidiBouSaid to bring life into the event entitled ‘Brighten Your Future’. As a debater, she participated in multiple trainings such as I Debate w Rasi 3ali and Sawty Debate Competition. She aspires as a leader to use her skills to make constructive change in her community and to inspire others to do the same.