Noura Aljizawi is a senior researcher at the Citizen Lab at the Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy, University of Toronto. Her work focuses on human rights issues related to disinformation, digital authoritarianism, and digital transnational repression. She examines the evolving threats to civil society and provides insights into digital security and resilience.
Before her research career, Noura was a human rights activist in Syria, where she played a leading role in the peaceful uprising against the Assad regime. Her advocacy for democracy and justice led to her arrest and torture as a political prisoner.
Beyond her research, Noura serves on the board of the Center for Victims of Torture and contributes to Humanitarian Dialogue’s expert group on social media and conflict. She is also a member of Just Tech and the Migration Community’s steering committee. Her work on Security Planner, a platform that provides peer-reviewed recommendations for online safety, was recognized with the Excellence in Innovation Award from the University of Toronto.

Participant in: June 2017 Fellowship: Peacebuilding and Women’s Meaningful Participation in Peacebuilding Processes