Rola Abimourched
Deputy Director of Investigations and Gender Equity at Worker Rights Consortium- Claim this Profile
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Arabic Professional working proficiency
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Credentials
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Leading Nonviolent Movements for Social Progress
Harvard Kennedy School Executive Education
Experience
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Worker Rights Consortium
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United States
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Civic and Social Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Deputy Director of Investigations and Gender Equity
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May 2021 - Present
As part of the management team, I work closely with the Executive Director and the two other Deputy Directors on organizational strategy, as well as the day-to-day functioning of the organization. I also led a number of internal processes, including improving our practices and policies on gender equity, racial justice and inclusion.
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Senior Program Director
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Jun 2018 - May 2021
As part of the leadership team at the WRC, I coordinate our factory investigations and case management system, work with the Director and Deputy Directors on developing organizational strategy and annual goals. I oversee and manage our monitoring of labor rights issues in China and Lesotho, including working closely with partners in Lesotho and the US to establish groundbreaking agreements to address gender-based violence and harassment in garment factories in Lesotho. I also serve as the WRC representative in coalitions to improve transparency in global garment supply chains, including serving on the board of the Open Apparel Registry.
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The George Washington University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Lecturer in International Affairs
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Jan 2018 - Jan 2020
Co-teaching an undergraduate class on international business and modern slavery as Part-time faculty at the Elliot School of International Affairs Co-teaching an undergraduate class on international business and modern slavery as Part-time faculty at the Elliot School of International Affairs
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Humanity United
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Manager of Investments
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Apr 2015 - May 2018
In my current role as Investments Manager at Humanity United, I actively design program components and manage grants related to the issue of forced labor and labor exploitation. This includes engagement with with a broad set of organizations and institutions, including businesses and governments with a focus on South Asia and the Arab Gulf region. In my current role as Investments Manager at Humanity United, I actively design program components and manage grants related to the issue of forced labor and labor exploitation. This includes engagement with with a broad set of organizations and institutions, including businesses and governments with a focus on South Asia and the Arab Gulf region.
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Polaris (formerly Polaris Project)
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Global Hotlines Program Specialist
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Jan 2014 - Apr 2015
As the Program Specialist for the Middle East and North Africa region, I managed and built relationships with anti-trafficking and migrant worker hotlines to deliver training and provide technical assistance. I also developed a comprehensive human trafficking hotlines training curriculum and toolkit used as the basis for our training workshops, as well as a general guide for other hotlines. As the Program Specialist for the Middle East and North Africa region, I managed and built relationships with anti-trafficking and migrant worker hotlines to deliver training and provide technical assistance. I also developed a comprehensive human trafficking hotlines training curriculum and toolkit used as the basis for our training workshops, as well as a general guide for other hotlines.
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KAFA (enough) Violence & Exploitation
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Lebanon
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Civic and Social Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Program Coordinator
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Jan 2010 - Jan 2014
In this position, I worked closely with migrant communities and civil society organizations to develop advocacy and assistance programs for migrant domestic workers. The projects I managed and implemented included research, campaign/advocacy initiatives, organization of conferences and capacity building workshops, and services to migrant domestic workers. I also worked closely with the Head of the Trafficking in Women Unit on research and advocacy projects related to sex trafficking in Lebanon. In addition, I regularly represented KAFA to the media and at conferences.
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International Labour Organization
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Switzerland
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International Affairs
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700 & Above Employee
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Consultant
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Sep 2008 - Dec 2009
I researched and wrote ILO papers and inputs for regional and international forums, including Fourth Annual Arab-European Dialogue on Human Rights, Arab Employment Forum, and Global Forum on Migration and Development (GFMD). I also prepared policy reviews, and evaluated national practices on labor migration to identify good practices and potential for international replication to be uploaded in an ILO database. In addition, I responded to media enquiries concerning labor migration and the ILO’s programs.
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Education
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2006 - 2008
Georgetown University
MA, Arab Studies -
2000 - 2004
Mary Washington College
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), International Relations and Affairs
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