Gulshan Saglam has over 27 years of experience in social work, human rights, women and youth empowerment and sustainable development. She is currently the Managing Director of BESME International Group for Humanitarian Assistance. She is involved in social and human rights work and is continuously developing her skills in this field through her participation in many local, regional and international courses and conferences. Through her perseverance and hard work, she has acquired an extensive track record of experience in the fields of social work, human rights, strategic planning and development, and has become an accredited trainer in this field.

She believes in the importance of promoting women’s rights and activating their role in society, and attaches great importance to the empowerment of women, youth and child protection, and considers that development is the key to solving all problems. She has served as the head of the main branch of the Lebanese Women’s Democratic Association for a long time. She is the founder and managing director of the Tamkeen Women Foundation of the Social Welfare Institutions in Lebanon. She holds a degree in law and an MA in International Public Law and is currently a PhD student in International Relations and is currently preparing for her doctoral thesis.

Participant in: November/December 2020 Fellowship: Peacebuilding and Women’s Meaningful Participation in Peacebuilding Processes