Ilef Kassab

Research Fellow at Equal Rights Trust
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Location
Tunis, Tunisia, TN
Languages
  • Arabic Native or bilingual proficiency
  • French Native or bilingual proficiency
  • English Full professional proficiency
  • Spanish Elementary proficiency
  • Portuguese Limited working proficiency

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Credentials

  • Nature-based Solutions for Disaster and Climate Resilience
    UN Environment Programme
    Aug, 2023
    - Nov, 2024
  • Building Urban Climate Resilience through Ecosystem-based Adaptation
    UN-Habitat (United Nations Human Settlements Programme)
    Jun, 2023
    - Nov, 2024
  • Leadership Program on Human Rights, Gender Mainstreaming, Digital Security, Mental Health, Genocide History & Prevention, Conflict Transformation, Democratic Development, and Communication Tools & Techniques
    The African Middle Eastern Leadership (AMEL) Project
    Jun, 2023
    - Nov, 2024
  • Key Essentials: The Global Biodiversity Framework, Sustainable Development and the Law
    University of Cambridge
    May, 2023
    - Nov, 2024
  • Key Essentials: The Paris Agreement, Sustainable Development and the Law
    University of Cambridge
    May, 2023
    - Nov, 2024
  • Key Essentials: The Wealth Economy, Sustainable Development and the Law
    University of Cambridge
    May, 2023
    - Nov, 2024
  • Key Essentials: The Sustainable Development Goals and the Law
    University of Cambridge
    Apr, 2023
    - Nov, 2024
  • Advanced Human Rights Course on Right to Development in Africa
    Centre for Human Rights, University of Pretoria
    Aug, 2022
    - Nov, 2024
  • Capacity Building Workshop on Strategic Litigation and Advocacy for LGBTIQ+ Human Rights Defenders in Africa
    Centre for Human Rights, University of Pretoria
    Aug, 2022
    - Nov, 2024
  • Advanced Human Rights Course on Judicial Enforcement of Socio-Economic Rights in Africa
    Centre for Human Rights, University of Pretoria
    May, 2022
    - Nov, 2024
  • Advanced Human Rights Course on Women's Rights in Africa
    Centre for Human Rights, University of Pretoria
    May, 2022
    - Nov, 2024
  • Advanced Human Rights Course on the African Human Rights System in Comparative Perspectives
    Centre for Human Rights, University of Pretoria
    Apr, 2022
    - Nov, 2024
  • Advanced Human Rights Course on Disability Rights in an African Context
    Centre for Human Rights, University of Pretoria
    Mar, 2022
    - Nov, 2024
  • Advanced Human Rights Course on Sexual Minority Rights in Africa
    Centre for Human Rights, University of Pretoria
    Feb, 2022
    - Nov, 2024
  • Introduction to the African Human Rights System (MOOC)
    Centre for Human Rights, University of Pretoria
    Oct, 2019
    - Nov, 2024
  • Gender and Security
    DCAF - Geneva Centre for Security Sector Governance
    Nov, 2017
    - Nov, 2024
  • Democracy Training Program
    International IDEA
    Jul, 2017
    - Nov, 2024
  • Introduction to Electoral Administration (BRIDGE)
    UNDP Tunisia
    Mar, 2016
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

  • Equal Rights Trust
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Research Fellow
      • Apr 2023 - Present

      As part of the Supporting Equality Law Reform Programme, I am conducting research to accelerate equality law reform in North Africa (Morocco & Tunisia), West Africa (Benin, Cabo Verde, Côte d'Ivoire, The Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau & Liberia) and Western Asia (Armenia, Cyprus, Georgia, Iraq, Israel & Jordan). My work involves identifying opportunities to adopt comprehensive and effective anti-discrimination laws, mapping movements and initiatives for equality law reform, and establishing partnerships with key players leading reform efforts in the WANAWA region. Show less

  • African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights
    • Gambia
    • Law Practice
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Legal Assistant
      • Nov 2019 - Oct 2021

      Supported the mandate of the Special Rapporteur on Human Rights Defenders and Focal Point on Reprisals in Africa at the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights (ACHPR), working under the auspices of Front Line Defenders. Supported the mandate of the Special Rapporteur on Human Rights Defenders and Focal Point on Reprisals in Africa at the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights (ACHPR), working under the auspices of Front Line Defenders.

  • Association "Citoyens et Solidaires"
    • Tunisia
    • Civic and Social Organizations
    • Administrative and Finance Assistant
      • Nov 2018 - Oct 2019

      Provided financial and administrative support to the "Campus des Elu.e.s" project, which aimed to enhance local governance and build the capacity of independent municipal elected officials. The project was funded by Rosa Luxemburg Stiftung, North Africa Office. Provided financial and administrative support to the "Campus des Elu.e.s" project, which aimed to enhance local governance and build the capacity of independent municipal elected officials. The project was funded by Rosa Luxemburg Stiftung, North Africa Office.

  • Association tunisienne pour la Défense des Libertés Individuelles (ADLI)
    • Tunis, Tunisia
    • Project Coordinator
      • Nov 2018 - Oct 2019

      Coordinated the "Twensa Kifkom!" project in partnership with Avocats Sans Frontières (ASF) and Damj (Tunisian Association for Justice and Equality). The project aimed to contribute to the fight against all forms of violence and discrimination experienced by the LGBTQI+ community in Tunisia. Coordinated the "Twensa Kifkom!" project in partnership with Avocats Sans Frontières (ASF) and Damj (Tunisian Association for Justice and Equality). The project aimed to contribute to the fight against all forms of violence and discrimination experienced by the LGBTQI+ community in Tunisia.

  • FIDH - International Federation for Human Rights
    • France
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Project Coordinator and M&E Officer
      • Jul 2018 - Aug 2018

      Coordinated the organization and implementation of the "Congrès de Tunis pour l'Egalité et les Libertés Individuelles," which aimed to promote fundamental human rights in the Tunisian legal system and eliminate repressive laws, in line with the COLIBE recommendations. Conducted M&E to ensure the project outcomes and indicators were met. The project was launched by over 90 national and international CSOs and funded by Heinrich Böll Stiftung, North Africa. Coordinated the organization and implementation of the "Congrès de Tunis pour l'Egalité et les Libertés Individuelles," which aimed to promote fundamental human rights in the Tunisian legal system and eliminate repressive laws, in line with the COLIBE recommendations. Conducted M&E to ensure the project outcomes and indicators were met. The project was launched by over 90 national and international CSOs and funded by Heinrich Böll Stiftung, North Africa.

  • DCAF - Geneva Centre for Security Sector Governance
    • Switzerland
    • International Affairs
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Assistant to Deputy Head of Office
      • Oct 2017 - Mar 2018

      Provided support to the Tunisian Parliament and Ministry of Defense projects under the guidance of the Deputy Head of Office as part of the democracy training program offered by International IDEA from January to July 2017. Provided support to the Tunisian Parliament and Ministry of Defense projects under the guidance of the Deputy Head of Office as part of the democracy training program offered by International IDEA from January to July 2017.

  • Association tunisienne pour la Défense des Libertés Individuelles (ADLI)
    • Tunis, Tunisia
    • Project Manager
      • Jan 2017 - Oct 2017

      Managed the "Support to Individual Liberties" project funded by Heinrich Böll Stiftung, North Africa. The project aimed to identify unconstitutional Tunisian laws related to individual liberties through six workshops with around 60 young legal professionals, and subsequently publish advocacy briefs to raise awareness of the issue. Managed the "Support to Individual Liberties" project funded by Heinrich Böll Stiftung, North Africa. The project aimed to identify unconstitutional Tunisian laws related to individual liberties through six workshops with around 60 young legal professionals, and subsequently publish advocacy briefs to raise awareness of the issue.

  • UNDP Tunisia
    • Tunisia
    • International Affairs
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Project Assistant
      • Mar 2016 - Aug 2016

      Assisted the Technical Advisor and Legal Consultants of Tunisia's Electoral Assistance Project by conducting legal research, analyzing working documents, preparing project materials, monitoring political and electoral news, organizing events, translating documents, and writing meeting reports. The project aimed to strengthen the capacities of electoral authorities in Tunisia through a long-term capacity-building program. Assisted the Technical Advisor and Legal Consultants of Tunisia's Electoral Assistance Project by conducting legal research, analyzing working documents, preparing project materials, monitoring political and electoral news, organizing events, translating documents, and writing meeting reports. The project aimed to strengthen the capacities of electoral authorities in Tunisia through a long-term capacity-building program.

Education

  • University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria
    Master of Laws - LLM, Human Rights and Democratisation in Africa (HRDA)
    2022 - 2022
  • Faculty of Legal, Political and Social Sciences of Tunis, University of Carthage
    Master of Arts - MA, Environmental and Urban Planning Law
    2016 -
  • Faculty of Legal, Political and Social Sciences of Tunis, University of Carthage
    Bachelor of Arts - BA, Public Law
    2013 - 2016

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