Sarah Sheikh Ali is a Lebanese feminist researcher and human rights defender with 14+ years of experience across the MENA region. She specializes in organizational development, youth empowerment, civic space, peacebuilding, and women’s rights. Currently pursuing a PhD in Political Science at ULB, she focuses on exile, migration, and gender, affiliated with REPI and OMAM. She is Regional Manager of Innovation for Change – MENA, supporting civil society resilience and sustainability. Sarah co-founded HuMENA and has held senior roles in international organizations. She also contributed to Columbia University’s Global Freedom of Expression project, bridging activism, research, and policy.