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I am Adel Yaha Ali Al-Khawlani, born in 1980 in Dhamar, Yemen. With over 21 years of experience in reporting, data collection and analysis, translation and interpretation, I have worked with the UN OHCHR, Partners-Yemen, UNICEF and many NGOs.
I am fluent in English and Arabic, a fast keyboarder, and skilled in turning complex information into clear, actionable reports. I enjoy collaborating with diverse teams to document human rights issues and to support evidence-based decision making.
Experience Level
Language
Arabic
Fluent
English
Fluent
Work Experience
Field Monitor / Translator at UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)
January 1, 2019 - December 1, 2025Drafted and compiled weekly and monthly statistical reports on documented human rights violations; analyzed collected data; provided oral interpretation during meetings and training; drafted and translated documents including a module on fact-finding missions and the Draft Law on Establishing National Commission of Inquiry into Alleged Human Rights Violations; proofreading and copy-editing of reports.
Field Monitor / Translator at OHCHR (UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights), Yemen
January 1, 2019 - December 1, 2025Drafted and compiled weekly and monthly statistical reports on documented human rights violations; analyzed collected data; provided oral interpretation during meetings and trainings; drafted and translated training/activity reports, correspondences with authorities, a module on fact-finding missions, and the Draft Law on Establishing National Commission of Inquiry into Alleged Human Rights Violations; proofread and copy-edited weekly and monthly Yemen human rights reports.
Human Rights Data Consultant at Partners-Yemen (PY) / Partners Global for Democratic Change
February 1, 2018 - October 1, 2018Oversaw field monitors in Ibb and Dhamar, guiding data gathering and verification of alleged violations; contributed to establishing facts and attributing responsibility; entered 240+ cases into PY HR database; translated 280+ reports.
Human Rights Data Consultant at Partners-Yemen (PY)
February 1, 2018 - October 1, 2018Overseen field monitors in Ibb and Dhamar; guided data gathering and verification for alleged violations; entered over 240 cases into PY’s human rights database; translated more than 280 reports from more than 10 governorates.
Freelance Translator at Various NGOs including UNICEF, OCHA; Yemen Polling Center; Al-Amal Microfinance Bank; World Relief; MEDA
June 1, 2015 - December 1, 2018Translated hundreds of legal and technical documents, monthly/quarterly/annual reports, training materials and survey questionnaires for NGOs and UN agencies.
Freelance Translator at Various NGOs and UN Agencies (including UNICEF, OCHA, YPC, AMB, World Relief, MEDA, etc.)
June 1, 2015 - December 1, 2018Provided translation services for hundreds of legal and technical documents, monthly/quarterly/annual reports, training/presentation materials, manuals/guidelines and survey questionnaires for NGOs and UN agencies.
Program Translator at National Democratic Institute (NDI) – Yemen Office
September 1, 2007 - June 1, 2015Provided written translation across technical, electoral and political areas; oral interpretation during meetings and training; prepared daily news summaries for senior management; contributed to legal and organizational documents.
Program Translator at NDI - Yemen Office
September 1, 2007 - June 1, 2015Provided written translation across technical, electoral and political domains; oral interpretation during meetings and trainings; translated key materials including Articles of Incorporation, Rules of Procedure, Employee Handbook, cooperative agreements and MOUs; developed daily news summaries for senior management.
Freelance Journalist at UNDP - IRIN Yemen
September 1, 2004 - June 1, 2007Contributed humanitarian analyses, feature articles and news dispatches; developed glossary of humanitarian terms to improve reporting quality.
Translator cum Reporter at Yemen Times
September 1, 2004 - June 1, 2007Wrote news stories, analyses and feature articles; translated inputs from colleagues; concurrently, worked as a freelance journalist for IRIN, developing a humanitarian glossary and contributing analyses and dispatches.
Translator cum Reporter at Yemen Times, Sana'a, Yemen
September 1, 2004 - June 1, 2007Worked as a translator and reporter; contributed English-language inputs and wrote hundreds of news stories, analyses and feature articles; concurrently freelanced for IRIN, developing a glossary of humanitarian reporting terms.
Education
Bachelor's degree in English Studies at Sanaa University, Faculty of Education
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2004M.A. Diploma in Applied Linguistics and Literature at Sanaa University, Faculty of Arts
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2005Bachelor's degree in English Studies at Sanaa University, Faculty of Education
January 11, 2030 - March 8, 2026M.A. Diploma in Applied Linguistics and Literature at Sana’a University, Faculty of Arts
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2005Qualifications
Legal Knowledge: National legislation affecting human rights (Criminal Procedure Law, Penal Code, prison regulations)
January 11, 2030 - March 8, 2026Human Rights Training: OHCHR staff training on casualty reporting, information gathering and gender-based violence monitoring
November 1, 2019 - March 8, 2026M.A. Diploma in Applied Linguistics and Literature
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2005Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Education, Professional Services, Government
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