Muzna Dureid is a Syrian-Canadian policy analyst and former refugee specializing in conflict resolution, gender justice, and humanitarian response, with over a decade of field experience in complex emergency settings, particularly in Syria. Since 2011, she has led critical initiatives addressing the Syrian crisis and its humanitarian impact.

Ms. Dureid is co-founder of the Syrian Women’s Political Movement, an initiative ensuring Syrian women’s meaningful participation in political transition and peace negotiations. She has led efforts to combat child and forced marriage among Syrian refugees and served as Senior Program Development Officer with the Syria Civil Defence (White Helmets), contributing to civilian protection and humanitarian coordination in active conflict zones. She has also served as Advocacy and Partnerships Manager at the Nobel Women’s Initiative.

Ms. Dureid holds a Master’s degree in Public Policy and Public Administration from Concordia University. Her policy and advocacy work has been recognized internationally, including the Canadian Excellence in Global Women’s and Children’s Health Award, the Canadian Association of Refugee Lawyers’ Award for Outstanding Advocacy in Defence of Refugee Human Rights, and Canada’s inaugural research award on Women, Peace and Security.