Jeehan Mahmood is a trusted human rights and governance expert whose deep experience spans transitional justice, peacebuilding, and institutional reform in fragile and conflict-affected settings. Her commitment to inclusive dialogue, survivor- centered approaches, and policy reform has supported meaningful change in the Maldives and across the region. Jeehan’s ability to bridge community perspectives with national policy frameworks makes her an invaluable partner for governments, donors, and international organizations seeking sustainable peace and democratic resilience. She brings not only technical knowledge but a strong moral commitment and local credibility that inspire trust and deliver results even in the most sensitive contexts.
and conflict resolution specialist with over 15 years of experience
working in complex humanitarian and post-conflict contexts
across South Asia and the Indian Ocean region. She has held
senior advisory, policy, and coordination roles with governments,
international donors, and UN agencies, leading programs on
human rights protection, transitional justice, democratic reforms,
and civil society strengthening. Jeehan’s work is grounded in
community engagement and survivor- centered approaches, and
she is a recognized voice on peacebuilding, national
reconciliation, and institutional capacity development in fragile states.
− Maldives: Human Rights & Transitional Justice Specialist
− Sri Lanka: Peacebuilding & ReconciliationAdvisor
− Bangladesh: Governance & Civil Society Consultant
− Nepal: Conflict Resolution & Human Rights Support
• 2021–Present: Senior Human Rights and Transitional Justice Consultant, UNDP and National Programs (Maldives, Sri Lanka)
• 2016–2021: Governance and Peacebuilding Advisor, Regional Programs (Bangladesh, Nepal)
• 2010–2016: Civil Society and Human Rights Specialist, National Initiatives (Maldives)
“Building Resilient Communities through Transitional Justice” — 2020 “Peacebuilding and Human Rights in Post-Conflict States” — 2018