Nadine Kheshen

Nadine Kheshen

Student Refugee Program Coordinator

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    International Criminal and Human Rights Lawyer

  • Education

    • MacEwan University

      2007 - 2012
      Bachelor's degree Political Science and Government

      Model United Nations ClubWorld University Services of Canada (WUSC)Walk for Darfur

    • Université Laval

      2010 - 2010
      Explore program

      Spent the summer in Quebec, Canada in a French language program to improve proficiency in French.

    • Loyola Law School, Los Angeles

      2013 - 2016
      Juris Doctor International Criminal and Human Rights Law Concentration obtained with honors

      الأنشطة والجمعيات:NLG Loyola Law School Committee Co-chair; PILF Community Outreach Coordinator

  • Experience

    • WUSC

      Jan 2008 - Apr 2012
      Student Refugee Program Coordinator

      Volunteer position:Coordinated the sponsorship of 5 refugee students by MacEwan University.Completed all paperwork and processes for sponsorship.Helped students with accommodations and school registration.Supported students throughout their years at MacEwan.

    • Students' Association of MacEwan University

      Aug 2010 - Apr 2012
      Global Projects Coordinator

      Raised awareness of global issues on campus.Organized events and fundraisers for local and international problems or catastrophes (e.g. tsunami relief, child soldiers, combatting racism).Garner student involvement and activism.

    • Palestine Works

      May 2014 - Aug 2014
      Law Fellow

      Legal internship with a human rights organization based in the West Bank. Collected research and investigated violations of international law or human rights. Learnt about the functions of international organizations and the way States advance their interests within them. Learnt about different avenues that can be pursued for conflict resolution between nations.

    • Public Interest Law Foundation - Loyola Law School

      Aug 2014 - May 2016
      Community Outreach Coordinator

      Organized events or projects for the benefit of the Los Angeles community. These included information sessions on different areas of the law, distributing lunches for persons experiencing homelessness, or collaborative projects with other student organizations.

    • American Civil Liberties Union of Southern California

      May 2015 - Apr 2016
      Law Fellow
    • NGO for International Justice

      Sept 2016 - Dec 2019
      Legal Analyst

      Gathered, organized and analyzed evidence of war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide in the Middle East, and linking perpetrators to said crimes.Drafted reports and legal briefs to document and preserve evidence of crimes and discuss the modes of liability applicable to the perpetrators.

    • Synaps Network

      Dec 2019 - Sept 2020
      Lebanon Researcher

      Compiling and analyzing information on social issues in Lebanon, primarily through field work and interviews. Research areas include the Palestinian communities in Lebanon, and good governance and accountability.Drafting reports and publications based to highlight problematic policies and provide recommendations for reforms.

    • ALEF act for human rights

      Nov 2020 - May 2022
      Refugee Rights Program Lead

      Facilitating the Persons Affected by the Syrian Crisis (PASC) Working Group - a network of 27 local NGO's that provide aid and services to refugees and vulnerable Lebanese host communities.Monitoring, investigating, and documenting instances of discrimination or violations of refugees' rights.Analyzing Lebanon's legal protocols and international human rights obligations related to refugees, and advocating for improved protection policies in Lebanon and abroad through publications, awareness campaigns, and meetings with decision makers and key stakeholders. عرض أقل

    • Swiss Network for International Studies (SNIS)

      Jan 2023 - now
      Principle Member

      2 year academic research project on the influence of EU refugee return policy on the Middle Eastern refugee hosting countries. - Conducting interviews with authorities, donors and other stakeholders on developments in refugee return policy;- Coding transcripts, monitoring news and reporting on Syrian refugees, holding regular team meetings, and organizing annual conferences with researchers and humanitarian actors;- Drafting articles and blog posts on preliminary and intermediate findings;- Project will culminate with an academic article on full scope of research and findings. عرض أقل

    • The Tahrir Institute for Middle East Policy

      Feb 2024 - now
      Legal Associate

      Conducting research and legal analysis on rule of law and policy issues affecting the MENA region.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • FXB001: Child Protection: Children's Rights in Theory and Practice

      HarvardX - An Online Learning Initiative by Harvard University through edX
      Aug 2019
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