Rima Khalaf

Rima Khalaf is a prominent Jordanian politician and former executive secretary of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA). She is known for her outspoken advocacy on human rights and social justice issues, particularly regarding the Palestinian cause. In 2017, she resigned from her position at the UN in protest against the organization's decision to retract a report that criticized Israel's actions in Palestine, highlighting her commitment to defending human rights.