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Zahra Al Hilaly is a lawyer, journalist and activist working across human rights, climate justice and peacebuilding. As the Julia Gillard Next Generation Fellow, named in honour of Australia's first female Prime Minister, she recently led research into how to engage women in politics beyond election cycles. Zahra is the former CEO of Oaktree Australia, the nation's largest youth-led organisation, and led Australia's first climate movement for faith and refugee leaders from conflict-affected communities. She has led youth delegations to UN Climate Conference of Parties, and driven campaigns for a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty. Zahra serves on the board of CIVICUS: World Alliance for Civic Participation. Her recognitions include a place on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list, an Australian Women in Excellence award and Western Australia Young Person of the Year.
