Kawa Hassan is Director of the Middle East and North Africa Program (MENA) for the EastWest Institute where he leads track-two initiatives focused on trust-building, conflict prevention and countering violent extremism. 

Actively involved in international and regional media covering Iraq, Syria, Kurdistan and Middle East affairs, Mr. Hassan is bringing his expertise to the 2017 Global Peace Convention, sharing best practices and fostering multi-sector partnerships for sustainable peace and development. 

On March 1, he will join the discussion panel for “Dialogue and Trust: Real Lessons in Countering Violent Extremism.”

Learn more about the Interfaith Peacebuilding track and follow the conversation.