Mohamed Omar

Mohamed Omar has a diverse and extensive work experience. Mohamed currently serves as the Head Of EbE & Partnerships at Refugee Action since February 2022. Prior to this, they held multiple roles at the Scottish Refugee Council, including Vice Chair Board Of Directors, Committee Chair, and Board Member from 2016 to 2021. Mohamed also worked as a Trustee at Together (Scottish Alliance for Children's Rights) from 2020 to 2022. In addition, they served as a Programme Development Officer and Policy and Development Officer (Refugees) at the Mental Health Foundation, where they played a key role in designing and developing the Refugee Health Policy and Strategy Action Group. Mohamed has also been a Member of The RSA (Royal Society for the encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce) from 2016 to 2019, a Program Coordinator at the institute for cultural diplomacy in 2012, and an Intern at UNEP / CMS Policy and Agreements Unit in 2011.

Mohamed Omar obtained a Master of Laws (LLM) in International Law from the University of Aberdeen in 2009-2010. Prior to that, from 2005-2009, they pursued a Bachelor's degree at the same university, majoring in International Relations and Law, which led to a Master of Arts (MA) degree.