GHADEER ARAFEH

Co-founder | Representative of Palestine

Ghadeer A. Arafeh was born in Hebron City - The State of Palestine in 1985. Ghadeer received her Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Physics from Palestine Polytechnic University in 2008. She completed her MSc. in water and environmental sciences from Birzeit University in 2013. She is planning to complete her PhD in Water, Energy, and Food Security Nexus and Environmental Justice. She has conducted many research studies related to Gender differentiated impacts of Environmental degradation as well as the socio-economic impact of the water crisis and Climate Change in the Palestinian context and Mediterranean region. She is a MedYWat member and she is the focal point of water education theme. She has been selected as Country Director for PALESTINE at World Youth International Model United Nations and an official representative of WYIMUN . She was also appointed to be the ambassador for the climate action group to tackle the climate change crisis". The MUN achieves providing a rare opportunity for young people by representing their opinions and raising their voice at a high level that simulates the corridors of the United Nations as it gives an opportunity for young people to become true diplomats