Hanaa Muntasser is a dedicated advocate for women’s rights and justice in Libya, bringing over 14 years of professional experience in leading development and peacebuilding programs. Her work has focused on reconciliation, transitional justice, and the implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace, and Security, with programs funded by international partners, including USAID and the European Union. She has consistently ensured high-quality implementation, strong accountability, and sustainable impact.
Hanaa has played a pivotal role in advancing initiatives that promote women’s meaningful participation in peace processes, address gender-based violence (GBV), and strengthen the rule of law in Libya. With a strong legal background and deep engagement with Libyan civil society, she has significantly contributed to the design and implementation of programs focused on human rights, access to justice, and justice-sector reform.
One of her most notable achievements is the establishment and management of Libya’s first coordinated legal aid network for survivors of GBV. Through close collaboration with civil society organizations and legal professionals, the network has provided essential legal representation, psychosocial counselling, and protection services to survivors.
In addition to her programmatic work, Hanaa is a researcher who has conducted several important studies, including a comprehensive report on the status of women in Libya that examines the gap between de facto realities and legal protections. She has also led assessments on the status of reconciliation in Libya and the critical role of women in advancing sustainable peace.

Participant in:

October 2025 Fellowship: Peacebuilding and Women’s Meaningful Participation in Peacebuilding Processes