Imane Karimou is the United Nations Representative for Nonviolent Peaceforce. Previously, she worked as a consultant researcher in conflict resolution and political analysis. She holds a master’s degree in international security and conflict resolution from Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs and another in Human Rights and Humanitarian Action from the Paris School of International Affairs, Sciences Po Paris. Her main interests lie at the intersection of conflict, advocacy, diplomacy, and African multilateral engagements. Imane’s prior work experience includes various research roles at international think tanks and NGOs, specialising in crisis and post-crisis governance and, most recently, in the protection of civilians in armed conflict – including efforts to better integrate local knowledge and perspectives into multilateral responses.
