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Bushra Ebadi is a social innovator, interdisciplinary researcher, storyteller, and global strategist committed to advancing peace, justice, and the agency of marginalized communities globally. She serves as a Global Advisor (Sherpa) to Aya Chebbi, analyzing policies and supporting the development of strategies to support systems change as it relates to communication, community engagement, governance, and the socio-economic impacts of health emergencies. She co-founded the Health and Information Literacy Access (HILA) Alliance in 2020 to improve access to credible information on COVID-19 in diverse languages and formats, address infodemic and systemic racism, and advance the development of literacy capacities. She also works with UNICEF's Office of Global Insight and Policy, where she conducts research and supports trend tracking on social and political issues, including digital governance, civic engagements, human rights, youth activism, and political shifts.
Prior to this, she worked as a Global Security and Politics Research Associate with the Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI), where she provided research and project support to the World Refugee Council in developing solutions to transform the global refugee and internal displacement systems; advanced research on the ethical and social implications of emerging technologies on marginalized populations; and co-developed the Women in Global Governance project, focusing on women in decision-making and leadership in security and politics. Her previous professional experiences include developing refugee housing and integration strategies for arrival cities around the world, supporting humanitarian coordination through her work with the UN Interagency Standing Committee in Geneva, and leveraging her skills in research and design to support the advancement of peace, justice, inclusive governance, and sustainable development with various non-profit organizations.
Bushra holds a Master of Global Affairs from the University of Toronto and a Joint Honours BA in Political Science and Philosophy, with minors in French and Management from McGill University.
