Islam Moustafa

Islam Moustafa is an international legal professional with extensive experience in rule of law, counter-terrorism, and capacity-building initiatives within United Nations frameworks. He holds a Master’s degree in European Law from the University of Turin, supported by advanced legal training in law and technology and a Master’s degree in International Law. His academic background is complemented by a strong foundation in public law, international law, and comparative legal systems.

He is currently serving as a Programme Support Officer with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), where he supports the design and implementation of capacity-building programs focused on human-rights-compliant investigation, prosecution, and adjudication of terrorism-related cases, particularly in Libya. His role includes legal research and analysis, preparation of technical reports and briefing notes, development of training materials, and participation in national and regional expert workshops. He has also contributed to substantive publications addressing operational and rule-of-law-based criminal justice responses to terrorism.

Previously, Islam gained experience across multiple international and legal institutions, including UNODC program management internships and training roles at the International Training Centre of the ILO (ITCILO) in Turin. In these positions, he collaborated with subject-matter experts to design curricula, develop course materials, and deliver training programs using both digital and in-person methodologies. His earlier professional experience includes legal consultancy and advisory roles in Saudi Arabia and Egypt, where he drafted and reviewed contracts, ensured regulatory compliance, managed legal case documentation, and supported attorneys in complex legal proceedings.

Fluent in Arabic, English, and Italian, with working knowledge of French, Islam is a licensed Egyptian lawyer with strong cross-jurisdictional experience spanning Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa. His profile reflects a sustained commitment to international criminal justice, counter-terrorism policy, and the strengthening of rule-of-law institutions through legal research, training, and capacity development.