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  • Doaa Mustafa

    Doaa Mustafa

    Doaa Mustafa, a seasoned Egyptian lawyer and human rights advocate, has spent over a decade documenting human rights abuses and advocating for vulnerable groups. Her journey into human rights activism began tragically, spurred by the disappearance and death of a friend during the Egyptian revolution.

  • Neven Melek

    Neven Melek

    Neven Melek, an Egyptian lawyer and activist, championed peaceful protest in Egypt. After fleeing in 2013, she continues to advocate for human rights on international platforms.

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Meet the team

Professor John Packer
Co-Director

Professor John Packer is an Associate Professor of Law and Director of the Human Rights Research and Education Centre (HRREC) at the University of Ottawa. He was appointed the Inaugural Neuberger-Jesin Professor of International Conflict Resolution in April 2018.

See Prof Packer’s full profile page here.

Professor Nadia Abu-Zahra
Co-Director

Professor Abu-Zahra is an Associate Professor in the School of International Development and Global Studies at the University of Ottawa, and a member of the Human Rights Research and Education Centre. Prof Abu-Zahra is the Joint Chair in Women's Studies at Carlton University and University of Ottawa.

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Dr. Philip Leech-Ngo
Coordinator

Philip Leech-Ngo is a skilled researcher, analyst and communicator with more than ten years of experience as a consultant and academic with a focus on international affairs.

See Dr. Philip Leech-Ngo’s full profile page here.

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