A dedicated legal practitioner with extensive expertise in human rights law and humanitarian coordination, Mr. Yasir Seyid brings exceptional experience in international human rights standards, transitional justice mechanisms, and organizational leadership to his professional endeavors.

Work Department

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Human Rights

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Career

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Mr. Seyid began his legal career after obtaining his law degree (LLB) from the University of Aleppo Faculty of Law in 1994. From 1996 to 2012, he worked as a human rights attorney specializing in civil and criminal court representation, with a particular focus on providing pro bono legal defense for detained individuals.

Following the onset of the Syrian crisis, Mr. Seyid pivoted his legal expertise toward humanitarian leadership and human rights documentation, establishing himself as a pivotal figure in several key organizations addressing critical humanitarian needs.

Following the onset of the Syrian crisis, Mr. Seyid pivoted his legal expertise toward humanitarian leadership and human rights documentation, establishing himself as a pivotal figure in several key organizations addressing critical humanitarian needs

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Education.

Aleppo University, 1994. LL. B