Bahar Ali is the Director of Emma Organisation for Human Development in Erbil, where one of their main focuses is upon the implementation of UNSCR 1325. Prior to this role, Bahar was a UNFPA and UN Women consultant on developing strategies for ending violence against women in Kurdistan and the elimination of GBV. She has taken part in numerous conferences on service provision for GBV survivors, combatting violence against women, and gender issues in Iraq.

Participant in: May 2018 Fellowship: Peacebuilding and Women’s Meaningful Participation in Peacebuilding Processes