Meklit Abebe is a 22-year old
Ethiopian-American global policy advocate, peacebuilder, and visionary.

Meklit Abebe is an undergraduate student in International Affairs with a strong focus on international law, governance, and sovereignty, particularly in the MENA and Asia-Pacific regions. Her academic and professional pursuits are driven by a deep commitment to creating a world free from poverty and conflict.As a published author and dedicated student, she is focused on tackling the challenges faced by fragile and conflict-affected states through governance reform, peace-building, and ensuring legal accountability for human rights violations. As a leading voice in youth-led peace-building and international development, she works to amplify young change-makers, leading initiatives that bring fresh perspectives to global affairs and sustainable solutions.Meklit has worked with Nobel Laureate NGOs and multilateral fora, including Diplomats Without Borders, the International Rescue Committee (IRC), UNICEF, UNHCR, and the UN Foundation’s Shot@Life campaign. From advancing peace-building efforts to shaping post-conflict recovery initiatives, she is committed to driving a global movement for a more just and equitable world.

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PROJECTS

Meklit is currently working on a variety of projects, along with writing articles and columns, and is actively seeking collaboration opportunities.

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My Story

Meklit Abebe is a 22-year-old global policy advocate. She was born and raised in the United States and has lived and worked in both Boston and Washington, D.C., where she is currently based. She is a leader, author, speaker, and student who is driven to eradicate global poverty and promote conflict resolution efforts.My passion for international relations and diplomacy stems from a deep curiosity about humanity—how populations are shaped by their governments and how those governments, in turn, are influenced by the international system. Through my academic journey, I've come to focus on understanding and addressing some of humanity's most pressing challenges, including global economic disparity, poverty, conflict, and war.

Now

I will be participating as a UN delegate in the upcoming National Model United Nations (NMUN) in New York, where I will engage in multilateral diplomacy and negotiation on global issues alongside fellow students.After completing my undergraduate degree, I plan to pursue a dual doctorate, earning both an LLM and a Ph.D.

Professional Journey

I am an advocate for peacebuilding initiatives and effective diplomacy within the international system. I address ongoing humanitarian crises around the globe and aspire to create legal frameworks to resolve pressing challenges like long-term conflict, environmental issues, and disarmament.She was named a finalist for the Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) awarded by the U.S. Department of State and will spend the summer of 2025 as a citizen diplomat in Meknes, Morocco, studying Arabic.Meklit Abebe has had the privilege of working with Nobel Laureate NGOs and multilateral fora. She has acquired hands-on experience from working in both remote and on-site contexts within the international relations field. Some of her extensive experiences include serving as Global Diplomacy Aide for Diplomats Without Borders, as a Research Assistant for National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations, and previously as a Program Assistant for BARI x MIT Media Lab. She is also a Positive Peace Ambassador for the Institute for Economics and Peace, where she strives to foster meaningful dialogue and collaboration in global peace-building.

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