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.

Batool Altaher

Batool is a very passionate and active law student interested in human rights and women’s rights. Through the Lazord Fellowship, she worked for one year at Plan International, on a project which aims to empower girls and young women and enhance their participation in the decision-making process. This opportunity enriched her project management skills, in addition to empowering her with the importance of human rights-based projects to change harmful social norms.

Rania Triki

Rania has a background in law, with a bachelor’s degree in private law and a master’s degree in democracy and electoral management. She is passionate about women’s rights, minority rights, and children with disabilities. She volunteer in a deaf mute association, and is now working with Article 19 through the Lazord Fellowship.

“The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.” -Nelson Mandela

Shahd Alayed

Shahd Alayed is a youth leader who graduated from the Hikmat Leaders program. She is interested in community work and social entrepreneurship, particularly in the education and unemployment fields. Shahd started a project called “PlanZ” to address the gap between student skills and market needs. Through the Lazord Fellowship, Shahd is working as a MENA training assistant for New Tactics in Human Rights.

Liliann Saudi

Through the Lazord Fellowship, Liliann is a research assistant at West Asia – North Africa (WANA) Institute, where she is a part of the Like-Minded CAAC Working Group – UNETCHAC. Liliann has a bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of Jordan. Her last internship was at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates in the media field, in which she was responsible for writing daily and weekly news reports, and assisted more than one research project. She had the opportunity to be the stenographer in the Jordan-EU Association Council-14th session. She is also a volunteer at Global Humanitarian organization. She was an intern at Friedrich Ebert Stiftung, where she attended a lot of trainings and workshops like human rights, climate change, communication skills, dialogue skills and social justice. She was a volunteer at the King Hussein Cancer Center and Foundation (KHCC-KHCF). Lastly, she was an intern at New Tactics in Human Rights-Center for Victims of Torture, where she completed the online course on, “Strategic Advocacy: Planning and tracking advocacy campaigns.”