Hafsa Halawa is an independent consultant working on political, social and economic affairs, and development goals across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), and Horn of Africa regions. A former corporate lawyer, Halawa has held positions in government, the UN, INGOs/NGOs, corporate multinationals, private firms, and think tanks. She now consults independently for a similar broad set of clients on a variety of issues, at request.
Education:
LLB at the University of Exeter, LLM at University College London/Queen Mary's University
Languages:
English, Arabic, French
Countries of Expertise:
Egypt, Iraq, Gulf, and Horn of Africa (Red Sea security)
Issues of Expertise:
Conflict prevention, civil society, gender equality, youth empowerment, democratization, peace and reconciliation, social cohesion, water security
Contact Information
Please contact media@mei.edu or call 202-785-1141 ext. 241 for assistance contacting this expert.
Twitter Handle: @HafsaHalawa
