Born in 1991, Riyad discovered his passion for human rights, particularly children’s rights, when
he volunteered with the Syrian Red Crescent in 2008.
Riyad has a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, specializing in Human Resources
Management, and a Master Degree in business development and internationalization. Since his
graduation, he has shifted his focus to enhancing management modules for Non-Profit
Organizations.
With over 15 years of experience in managing NGOs, Riyad has served as a consultant for
Syrian civil society organizations in the fields of Management, Human Resources, and strategy.
Throughout his career, his main focus has remained on children’s rights within the context of
Syria.
Currently, Riyad serves as the CEO of Hurras Network and holds several other prominent
positions. He is a steering committee member of The Alliance for Child Protection In
Humanitarian Action (ACPHA), co-chair of the Localization task force in ACPHA, coordinator of
Syrisk-Svenska Demokrati Förbundet, and a board member of We Exist! advocacy alliance.
Riyad firmly believes that protecting children’s basic rights is the foundation of any healthy
society. He constantly reminds his colleagues at HRS that they are human rights activists first
and foremost, before being employees.
