Meet the Board Members

HREYN is supervised by the board composed of at least of a chairperson a vice-chairperson and a general secretary who perform duties without payment or other benefit.

​The Board is elected by the General Assembly in extraordinary session for a period of 2 years. The members of the Board can be re-elected for the next period of 2 years under condition that they can carry their function only in 2 consecutive periods. When electing the board the General Assembly ensures that gender and geographical balance are encouraged and respected and members of the board are elected without any discrimination on any ground.

The following are the functions of the Board:

  • Reporting to the general assembly;

  • Monitoring the implementation of the strategic directions and action plan, activities of the executive organ;

  • Resolving the conflicts and disputes;

  • Electing the board chair;

  • Appointing the executive organ officer, vice-officer and the department heads if needed;

  • Dismissing the executive organ officer and the department heads;

  • Approving the budget and changes in budget.

Currently HREYN’s Board members are:

  • F (27) from Tunisia, based in France; Background in human resources and psychology. For over 8 years, she has integrated human rights education principles in her youth work and non-formal education practice, having worked on mental health, refugee rights, and democratic participation in Tunisia and France. 

  • m (24) a journalist and communication specialist with 5+ years of experience in digital content creation and advocacy-driven journalism. His work is closely connected to human rights education, using communication as a tool to promote inclusive narratives, amplify underrepresented voices, and foster critical engagement in complex social and political contexts. He brings his rights-based communication expertise to the board

  • Nijat is a community organizer dedicated to working with green initiatives and underprivileged communities. His work focuses on both local and international advocacy, with a strong emphasis on Human Rights Education. He is actively connected to HRE through his engagement in initiatives that promote inclusive learning and social justice. His areas of specialization include artivism, where he merges creative expression with activism, and spatial justice, addressing inequalities in how spaces are designed and accessed.

  • F (21) is a social worker, youth worker and disability rights researcher dedicated to the advancement of community-based support models. Currently a Master’s student at Social Work, she specializes in bridging the gap between academic research and grassroots human rights advocacy. Her professional background includes work with the organisations of persons with disabilities, the application of decolonial frameworks to social policy, inclusive youth work, and memory practices. She is driven by a commitment to rights-based narratives that empower people for meaningful social participation.

  • F (29) with the background in international relations, she has been actively engaged in human rights education and youth-focused initiatives committed to advancing human rights and supporting inclusive and equitable societies. She is especially interested minority rights and youth participation and wants to pursue them professionally. 

  • f (21) is a law student based in Yerevan, Armenia, with a developing academic focus on international law. She is actively engaged in human rights education through her involvement in civil society initiatives, including over a year of volunteering in programs focused on women’s rights, gender equality, and combating gender-based violence, where she contributes to awareness-raising, advocacy, and community engagement. Her interests and emerging specialization lie in human rights, gender equality, and democratic governance, reflecting both her practical experience and her commitment to advancing inclusive and rights-based approaches in law and policy.