Passionate about the protection of cultural heritage, Mona Abdelaoui holds a double degree in political science and international relations. During her multicultural journey, notably at UNESCO, she specialized in issues related to the protection of heritage, particularly in danger linked to crises, conflicts and disasters.  She has conducted research on the process of reconstruction and rehabilitation of cultural heritage in Lebanon, Iraq and Syria, as well as on the fight against the illicit trafficking of cultural property. Drawing on her experiences, she joined the Observatoire du Patrimoine d’Orient in 2022 and now wishes to participate in the protection and promotion of the rich cultural heritage of the MENA region.