Ikram Yassamine Mekidiche

Driven by a deep commitment to social justice, Ikram’s advocacy is centered on empowering marginalized communities, particularly women and girls in the Global South. She is passionate about using her skills in law, media, and communications to amplify the voices of the underrepresented and drive global action toward a more equitable and sustainable future.

Background:
Ikram Yassamine is a dynamic professional with a strong academic background in law, communications, and journalism. She has built a diverse career encompassing journalism, legal practice, and advocacy, focusing on women’s empowerment, climate justice, and global citizenship. Her work spans multiple sectors, including media development, legal research, and international relations, with a commitment to creating meaningful societal change.

Ikram’s experience includes a prestigious fellowship with the U.S. State Department, where she honed her skills in storytelling and video production while researching trauma-informed practices.  She has worked as a lawyer-in-training in Algeria, contributing to legal research, case preparation, and drafting legal documents. As a journalist, she reported on critical issues for newspaper, conducting investigative research and interviews to bring important stories to light.

Her role as a Rule of Law Youth Network delegate with the Council of Europe further reflects her passion for climate justice and anti-corruption initiatives.

Areas of expertise:
Legal practice, Story-telling, Video production, Media, Communications.