Khouloud AlKhatib

Dr. Khouloud AlKhatib holds a Ph.D. in International Law and Human Rights, two master's degrees in Public Law and Private Law, and a diploma in NGO Management . She is an Associate Professor of International Law at the Lebanese University's High Doctoral Institute of Law, Political, Administrative, and Economic Studies, with 18 years of teaching experience.

As the co-founder and Executive Director of LOUDER – Human Rights Organization in Lebanon, Dr. AlKhatib has significantly contributed to the human rights discourse in the MENA region. Her expertise includes UN protective mechanisms, refugees, minority rights, gender equality, monitoring fair trials, criminal justice, social cohesion, and peacebuilding.

Dr. AlKhatib has developed human rights several studies, policy papers, curricula and training modules on international law, human rights. She worked on security reform for security forces and judicial systems in Lebanon, Iraq, and Sudan. She specializes in UNSCR 1325 and the UN Human Rights Mechanisms, conducting extensive training sessions for various stakeholders. Her work focuses on policy development, needs assessment, and strategic planning, collaborating with international organizations, governmental bodies, NGOs, and grass roots movements and collectives. Dr. AlKhatib's research encompasses International law, UN Mechanisms, gender equality, minority rights, transitional justice, and international humanitarian law.

Dr. Khouloud AlKhatib's career is dedicated to advancing human rights and justice globally through her academic and advocacy efforts.