Farah Kasim
@farahkasim
I advance human rights, child protection, and survivor-centred policy across UN and humanitarian systems.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
At the United Nations Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate, I lead research and policy work on the exploitation of children by terrorists and violent extremist groups, shaping responses across 193 Member States.
I have advanced accountability for victims and survivors of conflict-related sexual violence in terrorism contexts, embedding gender, age, and diversity considerations into security-focused programming and recommendations.
Previously, I managed women’s rights grants across more than 30 countries at Open Society Foundations and led multi-country human rights programmes throughout the MENA region at the Raoul Wallenberg Institute.
I bring 19+ years of experience connecting international human rights and humanitarian law with practical protection planning, partnerships, evidence-based programming, and survivor-centred action.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Political Affairs Officer
Sep 2022 - Present (4 years)
Lead groundbreaking research on exploitation of children by terrorists and violent extremist groups, and provide strategic direction for complex initiatives across 193 Member States.
Gender Coordinator – Legal Officer (Temporary Leadership Role)
Mar 2022 - Aug 2022 (5 months)
Led gender mainstreaming across organizational activities and initiated work to advance accountability for victims and survivors of conflict-related sexual violence in terrorism contexts.
Associate Political Affairs Officer
Feb 2017 - May 2018 (1 year 3 months)
Provided strategic analytical support during field visits to conflict-affected regions and managed secretariat services for high-level committees.
Served as grantmaker managing a portfolio spanning 30+ countries, evaluating proposals and monitoring grant implementation.
Regional Program Officer – MENA
Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Human Rights and Humanitarian
Feb 2012 - Dec 2014 (2 years 10 months)
Provided strategic direction for regional MENA programmes across eight countries, managing multi-million dollar budgets and developing monitoring and evaluation frameworks.
Gender Officer
United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugee
Nov 2010 - Dec 2011 (1 year 1 month)
Developed and implemented programmes addressing gender-based violence affecting refugee communities across five field offices.
Projects Officer Gender and Social Fund
Canadian International Development Agency
Mar 2009 - Jul 2010 (1 year 4 months)
Managed 20 partner portfolios related to development and capacity building, overseeing programme implementation and monitoring.
Women's Human Rights Program Assistant
UN Development Fund for Women – Arab States Regional Office
Sep 2005 - Sep 2007 (2 years)
Managed, implemented, and monitored Women's Human Rights Program projects, including work in the Iraq context during conflict.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Sussex
Master of Arts, Human Rights
2007 - 2009
Grade: Merit
Master of Arts in Human Rights with Merit from the University of Sussex, Brighton, United Kingdom, from 2007 to 2009.
Webster University
Bachelor of Arts, International Relations
2002 - 2005
Bachelor of Arts in International Relations with a minor in Psychology from Webster University, Geneva, Switzerland, from 2002 to 2005.
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