US embassy cable - 04THEHAGUE1392

UNCLAS SECTION 01 OF 04 THE HAGUE 001392 
 
SIPDIS 
 
SECSTATE FOR ECA/PE/V/R/E - STEVE TAYLOR; INFO 
EUR/PPD - BRIAN GUSS 
 
E.O. 12958: N/A 
TAGS: KPAO, OEXC, SCUL, NL 
SUBJECT: FY-2005 IVP Nomination - Alternate candidate 
Ms. Naglaa Abdel Rahman Elhajj 
 
 
1. Post is pleased to nominate Ms. Naglaa Abdel Rahman 
Elhajj as an alternate candidate for an FY-2005 IVP grant, 
excluding international travel benefits. 
Ms. Elhajj is earmarked for the MRP "U.S. Foreign Policy and 
Human Rights Issues" which will be held from May 12 - June 
2, 2005. 
 
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POST-EMAIL: dankelmanE@state.gov 
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ECA-PROJ-NO: E/VM-2005-0024 
PROJ-NAME: MRP "U.S. Foreign Policy and Human Rights Issues" 
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PROJ-TYPE: Multi-Regional 
PROG-TYPE: IV Group Projects 
FY: 2005 
DEPART-POST: 05/10/2005 
SESSION-DATE: 05/12/2005 
RETURN-POST: 06/03/2005 
NO-OF-PART: 1 
RANK-ORDER: 12 
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F-NAME: Naglaa 
M-NAME: Abdel Rahman 
L-NAME: Elhajj 
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POSITION-CODE: 0 
PRINCIPAL?: No 
M-ADDR1: IKV 
M-ADDR2: (Interchurch Peace Council Netherlands) 
M-ADDR3: P.O. Box 85893 
M-CITY: 2508 CN The Hague 
M-STATE: 
M-CNTRY: Netherlands 
M-ZONE: 
M-ZIP: 
M-PHONE: 31-70-350-7100 
M-FAX: 31-70-354-2611 
M-EMAIL: nelhajj@ikv.nl 
M-CNTRY-ID: NL 
M-ADDRTYPE: B 
GENDER: F 
DOB: 10/21/1969 
MAR-STAT: S 
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BIRTH-CNTRY: Sudan 
CITIZ-CNTRY: Sudan 
RES-CNTRY: Netherlands 
START MEMO POSITION: 
Project Manager for Iraq, Interchurch Peace Council 
Netherlands (IKV) 
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START MEMO OTHER-POSITIONS: 
May 2000 - present    Associate PhD Researcher - African 
Studies Center, Leiden  University (Part-Time) 
Oct. 2000 - present  Associated trainer, Local Capacity for 
Peace project, Horn of Africa under supervision of 
Collaborative for Development Action, Boston, USA 
 
 
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April - Nov.2000  Projects Advisor - Shell Royal Company, 
The Hague, The Netherlands 
1997 - 1999         Projects Co-ordinator - Royal 
Netherlands Embassy, Sudan 
1995 - 1997         Community Development Worker, German 
Development Services (DED), Sudan 
1996 - 1997         Development Consultant - Italian 
Embassy, Sudan 
May - Sept. 1995    Teaching Assistant - Ahfad University, 
Dept. of Rural Extension, Sudan 
1992 - 1995         Co-ordinator - Babiker Badri Scientific 
Association - Ahfad University for Women,  Sudan 
 
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START MEMO US-TRAVEL: 
Two weeks in 2002 
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Extensive travel in Africa, Middle East, Europe 
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START MEMO EDUCATION: 
- Master in Development Studies - Focus on Politics of 
Alternative Development Strategies - Institute of Social 
Studies, (ISS), Den Haag / The Netherlands (1999-2000) 
- Conflict Resolution and Mediation Diploma- Leuven 
University, Leuven (August-September 2000) 
- Cambridge Advanced Certificate, Cambridge University / 
British Council, Sudan (1997-1998) 
- B.A. in Social Science / Psychology Ahfad University for 
Women, Omdurman / Sudan (1991-1995) 
- Diploma in Philosophy - El Nieleen University,  Sudan 
(1991-1994) 
Researches Conducted 
 The Role of Sudanese Women Organizations in Peace Building 
 Conflict Resolution - the development Dimension 
 The Impacts of Environmental Degradation on Women Health 
in Rufaa. 
a. 
 Study on the impotence among married males and its 
psychological effects on women 
 Study on human rights violations and religion in South 
Sudan 
 Study on the Role of humanitarian assistance in 
facilitating the peace process initiatives in Sudan 
. Facing Ethnic Conflicts - The Role of Local Capacities for 
Peace in Preventing Ethnic Conflicts in Divided Societies/ A 
Comparison of South Sudan and Western Kenya  (PhD research 
in progress) 
 
 
 
 
 
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FIRST-LANG: Arabic 
ENGL-READ: 4 
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OTHER-LANG: Dutch 
OTHER-LANG-ID: DU 
READ: 5 
SPEAK: 5 
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OTHER-LANG-ID: GM 
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NOMINATING-OFFICER: Kami Witmer 
START MEMO NOMINATING-JUSTIFICATION: 
Ms. Elhajj is a well-educated, passionate individual with 
excellent expertise in international affairs and human 
rights.  Her diverse background includes experience working 
in three geographic areas - Africa, Europe, and the Middle 
East. 
Naglaa is currently working with local NGO IKV to establish 
and implement training on basic human rights in Iraq, as 
well as to set up networks among various existing and new 
human rights organizations there.  The goal is to increase 
the awareness among Iraqis on the need for basic human 
rights for all peoples in order to foster a successful 
democratic state.  She is active in meeting and training 
both women's and student groups, and also frequently meets 
with journalists.  While IKV's previous work in the Middle 
East was centered in Northern Iraq, they have now expanded 
to other areas (including Baghdad) and are also working with 
some Iranian groups.  IKV is one of the few Dutch NGOs that 
has programs on the ground in Iraq.  Their support for the 
advancement of human rights both supports and compliments 
U.S. goals in the region.  Naglaa is at the center of these 
programs as the project manager for Iraq. 
I am nominating Ms. Elhajj for an IV for several reasons. 
First, her unique capacity to increase appreciation and 
acceptance of U.S. policies and goals in the Middle East, 
especially among the general population, is of significant 
benefit to the U.S. and helps to fulfill post's MPP goal of 
regional stability.  Secondly, her ability to reach across 
cultures and borders - as can be witnessed by her work to 
date - will benefit the U.S. government in the long run as 
she continues to be active in international human rights and 
development projects. 
Finally, I am nominating Naglaa because her current 
understanding of U.S. policies comes primarily via media 
outlets and contacts with Embassy officials.  She frequently 
defends U.S. actions, trying to aid both her local 
organization and individuals outside the Netherlands in 
understanding the importance of working towards a world 
comprised of democratic societies that respect human rights. 
An IV program would significantly increase her own 
understanding of official U.S. policies while allowing her 
to gain a greater appreciation of USA in general.  This is 
an understanding she is craving, and one that both she and I 
are confident will aid her in her work.  It would also allow 
her the opportunity to meet with various NGOs who are active 
in pursuing U.S. goals in the international field, including 
those working in the Middle East. 
 
 
 
 
 
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