Dr. Nadia Al Sakkaf is a professional researcher with expertise in policy and politics research with a solid background in communication and advocacy. She has worked extensively in both academic and practical aspects of politics, as well as in government. In 2014 she was the first woman to be appointed Minister of Information in the Republic of Yemen.

In addition to her academic research and policy papers, Nadia also specialises in developing and implementing communication strategies. Her combined experience in journalism, non-profit organisation, academic research, advocacy and policy enables her to produce cross-cultural effective and engaging campaigns. While working in the non-profit sector, a part of her job was designing strategies and policy papers as well as oversee their implementation, and to train partners and stakeholders in relevant aspects. In recognition of her work in the public domain, Nadia has received several international awards including the Oslo Business for Peace Foundation Award in 2013, being the first Arab woman to be awarded so.

Participant in: February/March 2021 Fellowship: Peacebuilding and Women’s Meaningful Participation in Peacebuilding Processes