Country: 
Lebanon
Professions: 
Attorney at Law
Expert
Lawyer
Legal Advisor
Legal Counselor
Field(s) of expertise: 
Gender Equality
Issues of People
Law
Activism
Advocacy
Civil Law
Gender
Human Rights
Law
Areas of Impact: 
Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions

Personal information

Nayla Geagea
Independent Legal Consultant and Lawyer.

Community/Lebanon Impact

Nayla Geagea is a Lebanese lawyer and researcher deeply committed to human rights advocacy. With a distinguished legal background, including a master's degree in International and Human Rights Law from Paul Cezanne University and training at The Hague, she dedicates her expertise to promoting legal reforms within Lebanon, ensuring they align with international standards. Her work encompasses extensive legal research, drafting pivotal documents, and influencing public policy. Notably, she actively supports civil society organizations and engages with Lebanese authorities and parliamentarians, focusing on the protection of vulnerable groups. Beyond her legal practice, Geagea is a vocal activist, championing causes such as the removal of religious affiliation from national identity cards, and at times has been involved with the political sphere, demonstrating her dedication to fostering a more just and equitable society in Lebanon.

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Education

Education: 
  • Bachelor's degree of Law at the Lebanese University.
  • Master’s degree in International and Human Rights Law, Faculty of Law at Paul Cezanne University, Provence, France.

Work history

Previous Professions: 
  • 2015 - Present: Lawyer and Legal Consultant, Independent.
  • 2014 - Present: Protection Team Leader, International Rescue Committee, Beirut, Lebanon.
  • 2012 - Present: Legal Consultant, Human Rights Watch, Beirut, Lebanon.
  • 2011: Project Coordinator, International Criminal Court.
  • 2008 - 2011: Lawyer and Researcher, Saghieh Law Firm.