XVI Regional Conference on Women in Latin America and the Caribbean

She was appointed as the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the rights of persons with disabilities by the Human Rights Council as of 1 November 2023. An activist, international disability consultant, and researcher on the rights of persons with disabilities, she has extensive experience in Egypt, the Arab region, and worldwide. She is a sociologist and holds a PhD in Disability Studies from the University of Leeds (2010), with a specialization in disability rights and social policies, gender, and employment. She has extensive experience as a consultant on disability rights and inclusion for numerous international, regional, and national organizations.