Role: Advisors

Ali Jabbar is a contemporary Danish-Iraqi sculptor and painter, recognised for his public sculptures sited across the world in more than 30 countries. His paintings are characteristically unique in their use of colours and style, while his sculptures utilise a wide range of techniques, including stone carving and work in metals to express inner feelings. … Read more

Hisham Alnajar is a writer and journalist specialising in countering terrorism and extremism. He is a regular essayist in many leading media establishments, including Al-Ahram Daily and the London-based Al-Arab Daily. He was honoured by the National Defense College and the prestigious Nasser Higher Military Academy in Egypt, and he was awarded the title of … Read more

Dr. Munqith Dagher is a global activist, academic, author, commentator, consultant and the founder/CEO of the Independent Institute of Administration and Civil Society Studies (Al-Mustakella-IIACSS) research group in Iraq. He is the MENA director of Gallup International and a leading surveyor of public opinion. He conducted Iraq’s first-ever public opinion poll in 2003 and numerous … Read more

Frits Bussemaker is a global changemaker dedicated to bringing people together in the Digital Age through various international communities that connect Information Technology, Innovation, and Impact. He is a coach and Program Director, providing support to organizations in building business communities. He is currently the chair of the ‘Institute for Accountability in the Digital Age’, … Read more

Joseph Yossi Somer is an award-winning filmmaker, artist, entrepreneur, independent peace and social activist since his teens, an influencer seeking new peaceful ways of connecting between different cultures locally and globally. He is a prominent speaker in conferences and interfaith dialogue, highlighting his visionary concept of the Middle East Business Union, a platform for multinational … Read more

Ambassador Lincoln Bloomfield Jr served as a U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Political Military Affairs and Special Representative of the President and Secretary of State for Humanitarian Mine Action, and later Presidential Envoy for Portable Air Defence Systems Threat Reduction, with the rank of Ambassador. During his service in five previous U.S. administrations, he … Read more

David Müller is a leading activist in German politics and the public sphere on behalf of the OJCOS-foundation  as a “Political Advocate for Religious Freedom in Iraq”. He is dedicated to building networks for various actors from politics, religious communities and civil society in Iraq in order to support peaceful coexistence and protect the rights … Read more

Mirza Dinnayi is a leading Yezidi Human Rights Activist, a laureate of Aurora Prize for Awakening Humanity 2019, the Golden Stauffer-Medaille 2016, the highest Award for extraordinary engagements, granted by the Prime Minister of State Baden-Württemberg, Germany and Recipient of Special Mention of the Human Rights Prize of French Republic. He is the founder of the … Read more

Belinder Odek is a leading African activist for civil liberty, human rights, the rule of law, social justice, political inclusivity, less intrusive governments  and transparency. She is the founder and CEO of BridgeAfrica Advocacy Foundation, an NGO seeking to promote a solution-oriented political landscape in Africa to address contemporary political, economic and social issues. Her … Read more

Saad Salloum is a leading activist on the local and international stage for interfaith dialogue, civil liberties and freedom of belief. He chairs the MASARAT Foundation for Cultural and Media Development, an institution focused on diversity and interfaith dialogue. Co-founder of the Iraqi Council for Interfaith Dialogue 2013, the National Center for Countering Hate Speeches 2018, the … Read more

His Eminence Sayed Rahim Abu Raghef is a leading religious figure, renowned for modernising religious thinking and a prominent writer in the field of philosophy and re-reading history. He published a number of books, most notably; Problematics of philosophical discourse, Philosophical Trends – a reading in the discourses of philosophy, and a philosophical encyclopaedia of … Read more

Haider Elias is a leading global activist for human rights, co-founder and former President of Yazda, the leading Yazidi organization that spearheads the advocacy campaign to protect minorities in Iraq and Syria. He is also a co-founder and a leading campaigner for Nadia Murad`s Initiative and as a result of their work together, Nadia Murad … Read more

David Moscato is founder and managing partner of Quarantia Capital Advisory which is a niche consulting boutique focused on venture capital and alternative investments (mainly hospitality and digital assets). He is a Capital Markets specialist with more than 20 years experience and was board member of more than 60 companies, funds and a couple of non-profit organisations … Read more

Edwin Shuker is a prominent Iraqi-British businessman, philanthropist and Vice President of the Board of deputies of British Jews, where he chairs the Communities and Education Division. He is a former Vice President of the European Jewish Congress and is a trustee of several charitable and communal organisations, including Mitzvah Day, Sephardi Voices and TUFF (The Unity of Faith Foundation). Born in … Read more