oiip ACADEMY Module 2: Geopolitics and Political Risks in the Middle East
27 November 2025
Osnat Lubrani, MA
Affiliated Researcher
Osnat Lubrani served at the United Nations for 26 years in senior positions, including as UN Resident Coordinator and Humanitarian Coordinator in Ukraine (2018 – 2022), Fiji and nine other Pacific Small Island States (2013-2018), and Kosovo (2009-2013). She also held several positions as UNDP Resident Representative and as UN Women Director. As an international development practitioner, she holds expertise in human rights, gender equality, transitions: conflict to peace, humanitarian to recovery, sustainable development/resilience.
Vita
Education
- MA Columbia School of International and Public Affairs (May 1997)
- MA New York University (May 1989) Film and Television Production
- BA Hebrew University (1983) Sociology/Anthropology, History of Africa
Professional Experience
- Director and Humanitarian Chief, UN Women, Geneva (2022-2024)
- UN Resident Coordinator, Humanitarian Coordinator, Ukraine (2018-2022)
- UN Resident Coordinator, UNDP Representative, Pacific Office in Fiji (2013-2018), covering Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Kiribati, Republic of Marshall Islands, Nauru, Palau, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu.
- UN Development Coordinator, UNDP Representative Kosovo (2009-2013)
- UNIFEM Director, Brussels (2007-2009)
- UNIFEM Director for Central and Eastern Europe, Bratislava (2002-2007)
- UNDP Deputy Representative ai, Skopje (2002)
- UNIFEM New York, Executive Officer, Director, UN Trust Fund to end violence against women (1998-2001)
- Development and Human Rights Consultant (1995-1996)
- International Documentary Film Producer and Distributor (1988-1994)
Alle Beiträge von Osnat Lubrani , MA
Smoke and Mirrors: Israel Stronger or Weaker in 2025? Implications for Israel and its Neighbours
Trend Report 15 / January 2025 by Osnat Lubrani