Laura Mitchell

Thematic expertise: Gender and inclusivity

Geographic expertise: Middle East

Languages: English, Arabic, Russian, French

Laura Mitchell is a senior adviser at the Norwegian Centre for Conflict Resolution (NOREF) where she works on gender and inclusivity in dialogue, mediation and peace processes and transitions. Her work has focused geographically on the Arab World (Iraq, Syria, Libya and the Gulf). She also has extensive international development field experience in conflict zones, speaks several languages (incl. Arabic, Russian and French) and has worked as programme director, country director and executive director with a host of international agencies, including Save the Children (UK), Oxfam (Canada), FOCUS (US)/Aga Khan Foundation, KPMG, the World Bank and the planning Alliance/rePlan.