Yasmine Sherif

Yasmine Sherif is the executive director of the UN global fund Education Cannot Wait, an initiative focused on providing education to children affected by crises around the world. She is a prominent advocate for the right to education in conflict zones and has drawn attention to the plight of children in Gaza, particularly during ongoing humanitarian crises. Recently, she has been in the news for highlighting the devastating impact of the Gaza conflict on children's education, stressing the urgent need for international support and humanitarian assistance.