Leena Azzam لينا عزام

Egypt INGO Forum Coordinator @HI_Federation, Regional Consultant @AU_HHS, Research Affiliate @RLI_News, LLM @AUC, MSc @SOAS. RT≠E. Views are my own.

[Leena Azzam لينا عزام @AzzamLeena]

Three years ago, I was at @SOAS Library, taking a deep dive into my dissertation research, not quite knowing where the work would eventually lead. Today, I am glad to share that this research has evolved into a published academic book chapter ✨

[SOAS Development Studies @SOASDevelopment]

🎉 Congratulations to @AzzamLeena, @SOAS alumna and graduate of the MSc Humanitarianism, Aid and Conflict programme, on her new chapter in "Local Agency in Africa’s Peace and Security" (2026).

An excellent example of the academic & research journeys our programmes can inspire. Her chapter explores SSR, inequality & displacement in South Sudan.

🔗 Read full chapter here: https://t.co/fbF3zZBsxe

[Leena Azzam لينا عزام @AzzamLeena]

@ujipatc @uj_press @mediauj

[Leena Azzam لينا عزام @AzzamLeena]

Three years ago, I was at @SOAS Library, taking a deep dive into my dissertation research, not quite knowing where the work would eventually lead. Today, I am glad to share that this research has evolved into a published academic book chapter ✨

[SOAS Development Studies @SOASDevelopment]

🎉 Congratulations to @AzzamLeena, @SOAS alumna and graduate of the MSc Humanitarianism, Aid and Conflict programme, on her new chapter in "Local Agency in Africa’s Peace and Security" (2026).

An excellent example of the academic & research journeys our programmes can inspire. Her chapter explores SSR, inequality & displacement in South Sudan.

🔗 Read full chapter here: https://t.co/fbF3zZBsxe

[Leena Azzam لينا عزام @AzzamLeena]

#INGOs country leadership convened in a retreat to reflect on #development & #humanitarian work amid evolving regional security dynamics & global funding context. Discussions signalled a shift in practice, as interagency coordination & localization become central to operations.

[Tom Fletcher @UNReliefChief]

Gaza is starving.

We want to believe sustained international pressure will allow us to save as many lives as possible in Gaza. But so far we’re not seeing the scale of change we need.

My interview with @amanpour on @cnni:

[UN Humanitarian @UNOCHA]

No one should be forced to risk their life to eat.

Every day, @UN teams collect critical supplies from Gaza’s crossings, bringing them to those struggling to survive.

But movement is often delayed, and desperate crowds who gather to offload, are met with gunfire.

#Gaza today⬇️

[UNDP Egypt @UNDPEgypt]

Launch of Egypt’s #ERRRP with opening remarks by H.E. Ambassador Dr. Wael Badawi @MfaEgypt, @ghimar_deeb @UNDPEgypt & Dr. @Hanan_Hamdan_ @UNHCR_Arabic.

Strong commitments are key to turning shared responsibility into sustained support.

[Philippe Lazzarini @UNLazzarini]

The vote by the Israeli Parliament (Knesset) against @UNRWA this evening is unprecedented and sets a dangerous precedent. It opposes the UN Charter and violates the State of Israel’s obligations under international law. 

This is the latest in the ongoing campaign to discredit UNRWA and delegitimize its role towards providing human-development assistance and services to #Palestine Refugees.

These bills will only deepen the suffering of Palestinians, especially in #Gaza where people have been going through more than a year of sheer hell.

It ⁠will deprive over 650,000 girls & boys there from education, putting at risk an entire generation of children.

These bills increase the suffering of the Palestinians & are nothing less than collective punishment.

Putting an end to UNRWA & its services will not strip the Palestinians from their refugee status. That status is protected by another UN General Assembly resolution until a fair and lasting solution is found to the plight of the Palestinians.

Failing to push back these bills will weaken our common multilateral mechanism established after World War 2.

This should be a concern to all.

[ICVA | International Council of Voluntary Agencies @ICVAnetwork]

📢New Paper: Cracks in Coordination – Trust and Engagement in Humanitarian Country Teams🌍

@ICVAnetwork’s new paper delves into the dynamics of Humanitarian Country Teams, drawing on insights from over 30 NGO Forum Coordinators across diverse humanitarian settings.

It highlights critical gaps in trust, healthy conflict, and commitment—issues that, if addressed, could significantly boost the effectiveness of humanitarian responses.

Dive into the full paper and explore how to enhance outcomes for affected populations.

Read the Full Report⤵️ https://t.co/ZeYCCGE3Ug

#humanitarian #trust #coordination

[Leena Azzam لينا عزام @AzzamLeena]

Thrilled to have represented Egypt INGO Forum at @InterActionOrg Fora Forum Conference in Washington DC bringing together NGO fora leaders from Africa, Asia, Europe, America & ME to explore strategies to increase #NGO fora influence within the global #humanitarian system.

[Leena Azzam لينا عزام @AzzamLeena]

Last week, I had the honor of participating in the Benchmarking & Capacity Building Meeting for AU MS & RECs in Benin led by @AU_HHS & supported by @GIZAfricanUnion to reflect on the 2018 #migration Policy Framework for #Africa Mid-Term Assessment findings for North Africa.

[AU Health,Humanitarian Affairs&Social Development @AU_HHS]

#HappeningNow: Opening of t/Benchmarking & Capacity Building mtg for @_AfricanUnion member states & #RECs focal points on #MigrationGovernance :
The 2️⃣0️⃣1️⃣8️⃣ Migration Policy Framework for Africa & The African Common Position on Migration & Dev’t.
📍Cotonou🇧🇯
📅8-10 July 2024

[Leena Azzam لينا عزام @AzzamLeena]

Pleased to have contributed as a National Researcher to the First Edition of the @GlobalIndexRAI is the first tool to set globally-relevant benchmarks for responsible AI and assess their implementation worldwide.
Full report available here: https://t.co/gQ6DCtFOke

[Leena Azzam لينا عزام @AzzamLeena]

@frontline_nego workshop provided me with a deep understanding of how to negotiate humanitarian outcomes for crisis-affected populations. The skills and methods I learnt in this workshop will undoubtedly shape my work in the #MENA region specifically #Gaza and #Sudan responses

[Leena Azzam لينا عزام @AzzamLeena]

@frontline_nego workshop provided a deep understanding of how to negotiate humanitarian outcomes for crisis-affected populations. The skills and methods I learnt will undoubtedly shape my work for the multiple crises in the #MENA region including #Gaza & #Sudan

[Leena Azzam لينا عزام @AzzamLeena]

@frontline_nego Workshop provided me with a deep understanding of how to negotiate humanitarian outcomes for crisis-affected populations. The skills and methods I learnt in this workshop will undoubtedly shape my work, most urgently for the #Sudan and #Gaza responses.and

[Leena Azzam لينا عزام @AzzamLeena]

@NexusAcademyHDP Proud to have been part of this cohort. I learnt alot from all of the colleagues. Thanks to Romano and NA mentors for this excellent program.

[Leena Azzam لينا عزام @AzzamLeena]

Honoured to have been part of this important discussion. It is more paramount than ever that we stop shirking from the political questions that are detriment to the success of our #peacebuilding and #humanitarian frameworks and interventions
#RLIconf23

[Researching Internal Displacement @RID_networks]

Dr. Beatriz Sánchez-Mojica compares legal regimes for IDPs. @AzzamLeena shows how supposed technical & apolitical approaches to security sector reform reinforces conflict dynamics. @DrVictoriaKnox shows how eviction for megaprojects perpetuates cycles of displacement. @RLI_News

[Leena Azzam لينا عزام @AzzamLeena]

@RID_networks

[Leena Azzam لينا عزام @AzzamLeena]

Had the pleasure of sitting on the expert panel “Internal Displacement, Law and Policy“ today to present research findings from the case of South Sudan on the impact of security sector reform interventions in perpetuating displacement in the post-conflict context.

#rliconf23

[Leena Azzam لينا عزام @AzzamLeena]

I’m thrilled to announce that I completed my MSc in Humanitarianism, Aid and Comflict from @SOASDevelopment @SOAS with an overall award of Distinction

I am hugely indebted to @AltheaMRivas for her support and guidance

What a rewarding experience
@CheveningFCDO