Jad El Dilati

Jad El Dilati serves as the MENA Programme Coordinator at Minority Rights Group International since August 2023, where responsibilities include leading the Minorities, Accountability, and Civic Space program across Lebanon, Palestine, Tunisia, and Morocco, while managing a diverse remote team and ensuring compliance and financial control. Prior experience includes a role as MENA Programme Coordinator at Samir Kassir Foundation, conducting impactful research on journalism violations in Lebanon, and as an author for Beirut Today, addressing human rights issues faced by marginalized groups. Jad has also participated in the Global Village on the Move program at the Iacocca Institute and held positions as an Online Editor and News Reporter. Holding a Master's degree in Conflict, Governance, and International Development from the University of East Anglia and a Bachelor's degree in Political Studies from the American University of Beirut, Jad's background reflects a strong commitment to advocacy and research in the MENA region.