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Zahra Langhi

Senior Inclusion and Women, Peace and Security Advisor, OSESGY

Zahra' Langhi is the Inclusion & WPS Senior Advisor to the Special Envoy of the Secretary General for Yemen. An international expert in peacebuilding, mediation, and women, peace, and security, she is the architect of the Strategy of the Arab Network of Women Mediators and the Committee of Protection of Women during armed conflict, both endorsed by the League of Arab States.

Langhi has contributed significantly to research on the Libya & MENA region and is involved in initiatives promoting feminist foreign policies. She co-founded the Libyan Women's Platform for Peace and participated in the Libyan Political Dialogue Forum (Track I Un facilitated peace process), helping establish a roadmap toward Libyan national elections.

She leads regional initiatives across the Middle East and North Africa, collaborating with moderate religious leaders to develop counter-narratives to religious extremism. Her diplomacy has fostered partnerships with renowned institutions such as Al-Azhar and Al-Zaytuna universities, enhancing community resilience against violent extremism.

Langhi's influence is recognized globally. The Guardian named her one of “Seven Women to Watch in Global Politics,” while she received accolades from the Rockefeller Foundation for her leadership in inclusive peacemaking. She has shared insights in TED Talks, highlighting her unique vision for empathy-based mediation and compassionate justice.