Hugo van der Merwe

Hugo van der Merwe is an experienced professional in the field of advocacy and research, currently serving as the Head of National Advocacy and Technical Support at the Global Survivors Fund since October 2022, after previously holding the position of Senior Advocacy and Policy Officer. Prior to this, Hugo van der Merwe spent over two decades at the Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation, where roles included Senior Research Specialist, Director of Research, Learning and Knowledge, and Transitional Justice Programme Manager. Earlier in the career, Hugo van der Merwe worked as a Research Coordinator at the Community Dispute Resolution Trust from January 1992 to August 1996. Academic qualifications include a PhD in Conflict Analysis and Resolution from George Mason University, a BA Honours in African Studies from the University of Cape Town, and a Bachelor of Science in Statistics and Sociology from the same institution.