Justice Call is an independent regional organization led by young people, established in 2018. Justice Call works to promote human rights and the rule of law by enabling young people and the organizations led by young people to drive sustainable change towards a peaceful, democratic and just society.
We believe that the rule of law and respect for human rights are the only way to reach free democratic societies in which everyone has human dignity on an equal basis with others. This will ultimately ensure the elimination of all forms of violence, discrimination, racism and on the other hand, contribute to a positive and sustainable peace. We believe that the road to these goals requires the concerted collective efforts of initiatives, movements and related entities to work extensively and jointly to spread and establish respect for human rights, the values of justice and the rule of
law.
So our Theory of Change is: If we develop and strengthen the capabilities of young people and organizations led by young people to bring about change through capacity building, networking and legal protection programs, it will enhance the ability of these groups to survive as well as their impact on decision makers and governments. In particular, the youth will be less likely to resort to violent extremism as they will be able to express their voices and opinions in order to bring the change that they seek in a peaceful manner.
Our Global Advisory Council
Carlos M. Duarte
Ibn Sina Distinguished Professor, Marine Science
Graca Fonseca
Former Minister of Culture of Portugal
Agather Atuhaire
Executive Team Lead at Agora Discourse
Anshuman Bapna
Founder of Terra.do
Belén Páez
President - Fundación Pachamama
Chico Araújo
Chief Futurist - Beyond Tomorrow
Freddy Guevara
Former Deputy of the National Assembly of Venezuela
Marina Kumskova
Senior UN Policy and Advocacy Advisor - GPPAC
Achref Aouadi
Founder of I Watch
Nisreen Elsaim
Former Chair of the UN Youth Advisory Group on Climate Change
Jason Hsu
Senior Fellow - Harvard Kennedy School
Reihane Taravati
Women Rights Defender
Jon Alexander
Co-founder of the New Citizen Project
Marie-Claire Graf
Co-founder - Youth Negotiators Academy
Jorge Oller
Founder - Fundación Oller & Franco
Fadi Abi Allam
President - Permanent Peace Movement
Boris Colinas
Center for the Study of Literatures (CIEL)
Mia Forbes Pirie
Co-Founder - Lares Partners
Our Board
Khaled Emam
Member
Keziah Theresee Gerosano
Chair
Omer Niazi
Member
Our Team & Expertise
Khaled Emam
Lawyer and Executive Director of Justice Call
Khaled.emam@justicecall.org
Khaled Emam is a human rights lawyer and the Executive Director of Justice Call, where he oversees the organization's strategic vision, operational management, and partnership development. In this leadership role, he ensures the effective implementation of programs that empower youth and youth-led organizations, focusing on promoting human rights, the rule of law, and peaceful, just, and democratic societies. Khaled spearheads donor relations, fosters cross-sector collaborations, and advocates for impactful policies to address the region’s most pressing challenges. His work at Justice Call reflects his deep commitment to advancing sustainable change through inclusive and participatory approaches.
He holds a master’s degree in international law from Cairo University and a master’s in public administration from the Harvard Kennedy School of Government.
Khaled Emam is a human rights lawyer and the Executive Director of Justice Call, where he oversees the organization's strategic vision, operational management, and partnership development. In this leadership role, he ensures the effective implementation of programs that empower youth and youth-led organizations, focusing on promoting human rights, the rule of law, and peaceful, just, and democratic societies. Khaled spearheads donor relations, fosters cross-sector collaborations, and advocates for impactful policies to address the region’s most pressing challenges. His work at Justice Call reflects his deep commitment to advancing sustainable change through inclusive and participatory approaches.
He holds a master’s degree in international law from Cairo University and a master’s in public administration from the Harvard Kennedy School of Government.
Sarra Messaoudi
Regional Lead - MENA Coalition for YPS
Sarra Messaoudi is a peacebuilding and NGOs development practitioner. With a Master's Degree in Management of Non-Profit Organisations, she has dedicated her full time passion to empowering youth-led communities and initiatives. Since 2019, Sarra has worked on advancing, maturing, and professionalising the Youth, Peace, and Security space. In 2022, Sarra was elected as the MENA representative ISG at United Network of Young Peacebuilders and became part of the Tunisian Facilitators coalition. Sarra is currently a consultant with different peacebuilding networks and regional lead of the MENA Coalition on Youth, Peace and Security where she works and advocates for just peace and youth leadership in the MENA region.
Mahmoud Abdelzaher
Human Rights Researcher and the training coordinator of Justice Call
A human rights researcher and trainer. He has previously worked on raising awareness for marginalized groups concerning their rights and participated in a number of campaigns targeting human rights advancements in Egypt. He worked as a program designer for young human rights defender capacity building, and produced reports that cover main human rights affairs such as: freedom of expression, equality and combating discrimination, torture combat, gender based violence.
Parham Kouloubandi
Researcher and the international relations coordinator of Justice Call
Parham Kouloubandi is a conflicts and diplomacy specialist in the West Asian region. His thematic focus also includes the intersection between peace, sustainable development and innovative technology. Before joining Justice Call, he interned for the German Foreign Ministry and the United Nations. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Middle Eastern Studies from the LMU Munich.
Jana Matta
International Relations Assistance
Jana Matta is a human rights and social justice advocate from the United Kingdom. She has an academic grounding in International Law which includes a masters in Human Rights and Justice. Jana has recently worked for a local NGO in Spain focusing on social and educational programmes aimed at supporting youth and women and strengthening their capacity to be self-sufficient. Jana has also worked in Cairo on local peace-building projects.
Waleed Emam
Creative Brand Architect
Waleed Emam is a talented graphic designer specializing in branding, visual storytelling, and creative design solutions. As the Creative Brand Architect at Justice Call, Waleed uses his expertise to craft compelling visual identities that amplify the organization's mission and resonate with diverse audiences.
With over five years of experience in logo design, advertising, and layout creation, Waleed brings a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of brand identity to Justice Call. His portfolio showcases work with startups and organizations in Egypt and internationally, reflecting his versatility and commitment to impactful design.
At Justice Call, Waleed focuses on creating cohesive and inspiring visuals that enhance advocacy efforts, engage stakeholders, and communicate the organization’s values of justice and inclusion.
Salah-Dean Satouri
Legal Intern - Tunisia
Salah-Dean graduated magna cum laude from the Joint Degree Program at the College of William and Mary and the University of St. Andrews in 2022, earning a B.A. in International Relations with a focus on democratization and identity in the Middle East and North Africa. Born in Virginia, he spent his childhood visiting family in Tunisia, Lebanon, and France.
At St. Andrews, Salah-Dean contributed to peer-reviewed journals and presented research on Tunisia and Egypt post-Arab Spring. As a Global Research Institute fellow in Tunis during the 2022 constitutional coup, he interviewed key figures and co-authored articles for The Washington Post and Brookings, while also advocating for Tunisia’s democracy in media like Voice of America.
At St. Andrews, Salah-Dean contributed to peer-reviewed journals and presented research on Tunisia and Egypt post-Arab Spring. As a Global Research Institute fellow in Tunis during the 2022 constitutional coup, he interviewed key figures and co-authored articles for The Washington Post and Brookings, while also advocating for Tunisia’s democracy in media like Voice of America.
Islam Mohammed
Digital Security officer
Islam has been a digital security policy officer for years in some Egyptian civil society organizations and has also participated in a number of training programs to raise awareness of sound practices for safe use of the Internet.
Enjy Ahmed
Volunteers coordinator
Enjy studded sociology at Helwan University, worked with many civil society organizations Starting with Justice Call since its inception in 2018, Angie is helping coordinate the volunteer programs and systemd inside the organization.
Christie Wensink
Network and Advocacy Officer
Christie Wensink shares Justice Call’s deep belief in human rights and youth-participation. After completing a bachelor’s degree in International Relations, she is now focusing her attention on the Middle Eastern region in her master’s degree. Socially committed, she is a schoolwork coach in her city in the Netherlands, and had a weekend job at a home for demented elderly before she took off for a minor in France. As an intern at Justice Call, she assists the organization in the management of its networking-building, advocacy and outreach activities. Moreover, she conducts research on the Youth, Peace and Security Agenda and the principle of RtoP.
Amira Elmasry
Network & Gender Officer
Amira El Masry is a women's rights advocate. She utilized her passion for art to support women and girls in Egypt. Amira aims to promote a culture of dialogue, the value of acceptance of others, and peaceful coexistence through her work with Civil Society Organizations. At Justice Call, Amira supports the Women's Regional Network on Prevention (WRNP), alongside her research on YPS and RtoP in the MENA region.
Fernando Romany
Web Developer and Digital Strategist
Fernando Romany brings over a decade of experience in digital marketing, web development, and business strategy to his role at Justice Call. As a web developer, he specializes in SEO, CMS, web design, and online advertising, creating user-focused platforms to amplify the organization's impact.
Founder of Ninjango, a digital agency, and Business Hub Blog, an Arabic platform on marketing and entrepreneurship, Fernando delivers innovative solutions for diverse audiences. His Google and UNESCO certifications, along with participation in programs like the Google Developer Scholarship Challenge, highlight his dedication to digital excellence. At Justice Call, he enhances the organization's digital presence and empowers social justice initiatives globally.
Founder of Ninjango, a digital agency, and Business Hub Blog, an Arabic platform on marketing and entrepreneurship, Fernando delivers innovative solutions for diverse audiences. His Google and UNESCO certifications, along with participation in programs like the Google Developer Scholarship Challenge, highlight his dedication to digital excellence. At Justice Call, he enhances the organization's digital presence and empowers social justice initiatives globally.
Noumaan Anwer
Research Coordinator
Noumaan Anwer is a debater, journalist, writer, and researcher. Noumaan has extensive platform debating experience and has held several positions that have tested his organizational and leadership acumen. Noumaan is leading the research program at Justice Call, in which he is focused on Democracy, Human Rights and Conflict. He hopes to use his research to contribute towards the qualitative improvement of grassroots democracy in the MENA region by working on the widespread dissemination of political education through new, interactive methods. He also wishes to work in campaign strategy management, in a bid to ensure appeals for electoral support strengthening, instead of causing the unraveling of democratic systems.
Ujjwal Kumar
Senior Advisor for Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies
Ujjwal Kumar (he/him) is the Senior Advisor for Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies at Justice Call. With a deep passion for leveraging artificial intelligence to create innovative solutions, he is committed to driving lasting, positive societal impact. As the co-founder and CFO of GramHeet, he led financial strategy and operations, revolutionizing the agri-food industry through cutting-edge technology. His diverse journey includes impactful projects at the UN supporting farmers, investments in sustainable agriculture and climate change, and co-leading S3 Markets to advance technology-driven solutions that foster meaningful change.
Mohammed Montasser
Communication Lead - MENA Coalition for YPS
Montasser is a young communication leader, creative writer, and storyteller who works with NGOs and the MENA Coalition on YPS. He aims to build peace and protect young people's voices in the MENA region by increasing online awareness, sharing content, and engaging young people through social media strategies, creative campaigns, blog posts, books, newsletters, stories about human rights defenders, and conducting research.
Jamie Melissa Vriens
Communication Officer : MENA Coalition for International Justice
Jamie Melissa Vriens is a dedicated fourth-year law student at the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences, pursuing a comprehensive education to gain expertise across diverse areas of law. Alongside her full-time studies, Jamie applies her skills in practice as an employee at Jongerius Gerechtsdeurwaarders, where she enhances her understanding of the legal field.
Beyond her academic and professional pursuits, Jamie has a deep passion for traveling and photography. These interests allow her to explore new cultures, broaden her perspectives, and capture remarkable moments through her lens, showcasing the beauty of the world around her.
Beyond her academic and professional pursuits, Jamie has a deep passion for traveling and photography. These interests allow her to explore new cultures, broaden her perspectives, and capture remarkable moments through her lens, showcasing the beauty of the world around her.
Lipika Kapoor
Senior Sustainability Advisor: Arab Leadership Institute
Lipika Kapoor is a Technology Investment Banking Associate at Piper Sandler, specializing in mergers and acquisitions advisory. She holds an MBA from MIT Sloan School of Management with a focus on Finance and Entrepreneurship, along with degrees in Economics, Actuarial Science, and Marketing Management.
Before Piper Sandler, Lipika advised fintech companies on go-to-market strategies and, as a Research Manager at J-PAL, advanced data-driven policymaking in the Global South, focusing on poverty alleviation. Her current work explores artificial intelligence for sustainable development, including co-authoring a paper on Ethics in AI.
Before Piper Sandler, Lipika advised fintech companies on go-to-market strategies and, as a Research Manager at J-PAL, advanced data-driven policymaking in the Global South, focusing on poverty alleviation. Her current work explores artificial intelligence for sustainable development, including co-authoring a paper on Ethics in AI.
Leen Al Rabbat
Case Development Specialist - Arab Leadership Institute
Leen Al Rabbat is a strategic consultant dedicated to shaping a brighter future by empowering public and private institutions with data-driven analysis and tailored solutions. She has collaborated with diverse clients across industries, managing projects from inception to completion and delivering evidence-based strategies to meet client needs and drive improvement.
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