Maysa Ismael, a Chevening Scholar, holds an MA in Sociology, specializing in Human Rights, Culture and Social Justice, from Goldsmiths, University of London. Her research focused on the vernacularization of women’s rights in IDP settings. In Damascus, Syria, she worked with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and the International Organization for Migration.

In London, she has worked in the fields of freedom of expression, protection of civilians in conflict, and women, peace, and security (WPS). She has also collaborated with various organizations to advance the leadership, empowerment, and meaningful participation of refugees and migrants.

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