Ms Mona M’Bikay

Mona M’Bikay has gained during more than 20 years an extensive work experience in the field of justice, democratic governance, and human rights. She worked for the Swiss Government, UN agencies and is the Director of UPR Info since September 2017.

She provided technical assistance to various national stakeholders to support the implementation of programmes and projects in Africa, Asia, and Eastern Europe. She also led capacity building projects in Southern Africa and Bangladesh. Her specific areas of expertise include results-based management, organizational development, human rights, rule of law, democratic governance, sustainable development, and gender equality.

She holds a Law degree from the University of Neuchâtel, Switzerland, a Master in International Studies with specialisation in International Law from the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies in Geneva, Switzerland, a Postgraduate Certificate in Conflict Resolution Skills from the Centre for Peace and Reconciliation Studies at Coventry University, United Kingdom and a Diploma in Sustainable Development and Human Rights from the Human Rights Centre, University for Peace, San Jose, Costa Rica.

She is a passionate runner and mother of two children.