Kuwait City Metropolitan Area
With nearly two decades dedicated to humanitarian service, I've had the privilege to serve in some of the most challenging regions across Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. My journey is shaped by a rich Muslim and Senegalese upbringing, complemented by a diverse educational background in the United States and Canada. Currently, I serve as the Head of Delegation at the ICRC for the Gulf Cooperation Countries. In this role, I work to promote and ensure respect for the rules of war, mobilize support for ICRC operations worldwide, and engage in critical dialogues with governments, civil society, military, and diplomatic officials. We are mandated to ensuring humanitarian protection and assistance for victims of armed conflict. It takes action in response to emergencies and at the same time promotes respect for international humanitarian law and its implementation in national law. Throughout my career, I've been deeply moved by the unwavering strength and dignity of the people I've met in the midst of inhuman circumstances. Their resilience and determination inspire me daily, and they are the reason I continue to this work. Serving these communities and people has been one of the greatest honors of my life. Their hope, even in the darkest times, fuels my commitment to making the world a better place. 🌐 Let's Connect
The ICRC Regional Delegation for the Gulf Cooperation Countries (Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and The United Arab Emirates) works to promote and ensure respect for the rules of war and facilitates ICRC operations worldwide through dialogue with government, civil society, military, and diplomatic officials. It works in places of detention, helps clarify the fate of missing persons, reunites families separated by armed conflict and migration, and works closely with the National Red Crescent Societies of Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates, and other partner organizations.
Our office covers the following countries: Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, e-Swatini, Zambia, and Zimbabwe