Lawyer Khaled Emam

Khaled Emam

CEO

Arab Leadership Institute

Championing Change Across Borders

Mission

I work to reduce human suffering — caused by conflict, injustice, and poverty — and to build the conditions for lasting peace.

My bio

I’m a human rights lawyer and peacebuilder from Egypt, and the CEO of the Arab Leadership Institute — an organization focused on building the next generation of democratic leaders across the Arab world. I currently serve as a Visiting Fellow at the Carr Center for Human Rights Policy at Harvard University, and as a Teaching Fellow at Harvard Kennedy School, where I teach on adaptive leadership, Middle East politics, and justice. I’m also the founder of Justice Call, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering young people in the MENA region to lead peace and justice efforts in their communities. My work spans over 40 countries and includes advising the United Nations, national governments, and international organizations on governance, conflict transformation, and democratic transitions.

MY APPROACH

My philosophy is simple: ‘If you can’t change the world, change someone’s world.’ I believe in starting with what’s possible, taking small but impactful steps to address pressing issues like violence, conflict, and war. It’s through these meaningful changes that we can create a ripple effect, bringing hope and progress where it’s needed most.

EDUCATION

My education journey has equipped me with a comprehensive understanding of global leadership and human rights. enabling me to address complex social issues and build impactful networks. My commitment to driving meaningful change is reflected in my academic achievements, including a master’s degree in international law from Cairo University and a master’s in public administration from Harvard Kennedy School of Government.

Master in Public Administration (MPA)

Harvard Kennedy School

Focused on leadership, governance, democracy, and public problem-solving in complex global contexts.

LL.M. in International Law

Cairo University

Focused on international law, human rights, international justice, and global governance.

Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.)

Faculty of Law, Egypt

Concentration: International Law, Human Rights, and Justice.

Certificate in Public Leadership

Harvard Kennedy School

Focused on public leadership, adaptive leadership, governance, and leading change in complex environments.

Diploma in Leadership and Management

The American University in Cairo

Focused on leadership development, organizational management, strategic planning, and team leadership.

Khaled Emam is a human rights lawyer and peacebuilder from Egypt, with a track record spanning leadership development, democratic governance, international criminal justice, and conflict transformation. He is the CEO of the Arab Leadership Institute (ALI) and the founder and Executive Director of Justice Call, a nonprofit that works with young people across the Middle East and North Africa to advance peace and justice in their communities.

Who Is Khaled Emam?

A Human Rights Lawyer, Scholar, and Peacebuilder

Khaled Emam is a human rights lawyer, scholar, and peacebuilder from Egypt. He is the CEO of the Arab Leadership Institute (ALI) and the founder and Executive Director of Justice Call, a nonprofit that works with young leaders across the Middle East and North Africa to advance peace, justice, and democratic governance in their communities.

Khaled holds a Master in Public Administration from Harvard Kennedy School and a Master’s in International Law from Cairo University. He serves as a Visiting Fellow at the Carr Center for Human Rights Policy at Harvard University, and as a Teaching Fellow at Harvard Kennedy School, where he teaches courses on adaptive leadership, justice, and Middle East politics.

He has advised the United Nations, national governments, and international organizations on leadership, democratic governance, and conflict transformation — drawing on direct experience across more than 40 countries.

Guided by the principle of “Making Justice Work,” Khaled’s mission is to help build institutions that are democratic, inclusive, and effective — ones that protect the dignity and political freedoms of every person they serve.