Hiba
Ezzideen Alhaji
Gender expert and CEO at Equity and Empowerment
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Hiba Ezzideen Alhaji Bio
Hiba Ezzideen Alhaji a pioneering cybersecurity expert and feminist leader dedicated to advancing digital safety and gender equality in Syria and the Middle East. She holds two master’s degrees—an Executive Master in Gender and AI and an MA in Business Administration—demonstrating her strong academic and leadership foundation.As Executive Director of Equity and Empowerment (EE), Hiba has empowered over 1,200 women and youth with cybersecurity and digital literacy training, helping vulnerable communities navigate online risks in conflict-affected regions. She is the only trusted female partner of META in Syria, collaborating to develop policies that protect women from online harassment and gender-based violence.
Hiba invented an innovative digital case management tool used by humanitarian organizations such as UNFPA and UNHCR to provide secure, survivor-centered support. She is also recognized as an expert by The Hague Institute for Innovation of Law, focusing on cyber innovation in justice systems.
Named one of the “Ten Faces of Democracy” by the European Endowment for Democracy, Hiba uses online platforms to unite women and promote democratic participation in some of the world’s most challenging contexts.
