Hager Eissa
Hager Eissa is a Sudanese public speaker and an activist specializing in Democracy, Human rights, women's empowerment, education, and conflict resolution where she has been actively involved in peace and reconciliation projects. In addition to her grassroots work, Hager is part of several prominent organizations. She is an Obama Leader, having been selected by the Obama Foundation for their 2023 cohort. Recently recognized as one of the 100 Under 40 Most Influential People of African Descent class 2023 at MIPAD in support of the United Nations as well as a UN Youth Fellow 2024, She has also served as a Global Peace Ambassador and country director for Austria under the Global Peace Chain, and as an ambassador for the One Young World Organization and the World Literacy Foundation.
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