Founder of the Foundation

Curriculum Vitae of the Founder & President

Curriculum Vitae of Mr. - Dashti Salam Saeed Shwani

Name: Dashti Salam Saeed.
Position: Founder and President of Aarabkha Foundation for Sustainable Development.
Languages: Kurdish – Arabic – English.

Professional Profile

A legal expert specializing in criminal law, Founder and President of Aarabkha Foundation for Sustainable Development, and a member of the Iraqi Academics Syndicate in the capacity of advisor. He has over 21 years of professional experience in public law, human rights, sustainable development, and the management of projects and community initiatives.

He is a PhD researcher in criminal law, focusing on alternative sanctions and the development of modern criminal policies. He actively participates in international human rights mechanisms, including the United Nations Universal Periodic Review sessions in Geneva.

Academic Qualifications

  • PhD in Criminal Law (in progress).

  • Dissertation: The Role of Alternative Sanctions in Keeping Pace with the Development of Contemporary Criminal Policy – A Comparative Study.

  • Master’s Degree in Public Law – Specialization in Criminal Law.

  • Thesis: Retrial in Light of the Iraqi Code of Criminal Procedure – A Comparative Study (2014 – 2017).

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Law and Politics (2009 – 2012)

Professional and Leadership Experience

Founder and President of Aarabkha Foundation for Sustainable Development (2025 – Present)

  • Leading strategic planning and foundational development for community and development initiatives.
  • Supervising sustainable development, community protection, and legal awareness programs.
  • Coordinating with governmental and international partners to enhance humanitarian and development projects.

Member of the Iraqi Academics Syndicate – Advisor (Present).

  • Providing legal and academic consultations.
  • Supporting research and development initiatives in legal and judicial fields.
  • Contributing to academic policy formulation and strengthening collaboration between universities and society.

Legal Advisor – Independent High Electoral Commission (2013 – 2014).

  • Providing legal consultations related to electoral procedures and operations.
  • Drafting legal memoranda and ensuring compliance with national laws.
  • Supporting transparency and fairness in elections through legal oversight.

Program Coordinator – MAM Humanitarian Foundation (2020 – 2021).

Protection monitor in Suly for IDP project – Civil Development Foundation (2017 – 2018).

International Participation

  • Member of the Republic of Iraq delegation to discuss periodic reports before the Committee on the Rights of the Child – Geneva.
  • Member of the Iraqi delegation to discuss the periodic report before the Human Rights Council – Geneva.
  • Participation in multiple international meetings and reports within United Nations mechanisms.

Training and Professional Certifications

  • Child Rights Monitoring and Documentation – UNICEF.
  • Implementation of Protection and Community Development Projects – International Support Programs.
  • Project Management – American Institute for Applied Education.
  • Specialized Legal Training – By-Law.

Professional Skills

  • Criminal Law and Comparative Analysis.
  • Alternative Sanctions and Criminal Reform Policies.
  • Human Rights Mechanisms.
  • Legal Drafting and Advocacy.
  • Electoral Law and Good Governance.
  • Institutional Leadership and Project Management.
  • International Coordination and Strategic Partnerships.

Language Skills

  • Kurdish: Native.
  • Arabic: Fluent.
  • English: Intermediate.

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