Mai El-Sadany
@maitelsadany.bsky.social
Human Rights Lawyer | Executive Director at TIMEP @timep.bsky.social
Looking to connect with cool, like-minded folks who work on, care about, or are interested in the MENA region?
Don't miss @timep.bsky.social's MENA Social Night this Wednesday, a quarterly space to build community and come together!
Let us know you're coming: www.eventbrite.com/e/mena-socia...
Don't miss @timep.bsky.social's MENA Social Night this Wednesday, a quarterly space to build community and come together!
Let us know you're coming: www.eventbrite.com/e/mena-socia...
November 16, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Looking to connect with cool, like-minded folks who work on, care about, or are interested in the MENA region?
Don't miss @timep.bsky.social's MENA Social Night this Wednesday, a quarterly space to build community and come together!
Let us know you're coming: www.eventbrite.com/e/mena-socia...
Don't miss @timep.bsky.social's MENA Social Night this Wednesday, a quarterly space to build community and come together!
Let us know you're coming: www.eventbrite.com/e/mena-socia...
"I had not been everyone's first image of a leader...I was a very ordinary person who found themselves in a set of extraordinary circumstances. But I had been a leader. And I had done it on my own terms."
- @jacindaardern.bsky.social whose greatest legacy has been normalizing empathetic leadership
- @jacindaardern.bsky.social whose greatest legacy has been normalizing empathetic leadership
November 16, 2025 at 12:12 AM
"I had not been everyone's first image of a leader...I was a very ordinary person who found themselves in a set of extraordinary circumstances. But I had been a leader. And I had done it on my own terms."
- @jacindaardern.bsky.social whose greatest legacy has been normalizing empathetic leadership
- @jacindaardern.bsky.social whose greatest legacy has been normalizing empathetic leadership
Photos from today's meeting between President Trump and Syrian president Ahmed al-Sharaa at the White House.
November 10, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Photos from today's meeting between President Trump and Syrian president Ahmed al-Sharaa at the White House.
Historic.
Because of his authenticity and belief that his city deserved better.
Because of what he stood for.
Because of who he is and the disgusting racism he was subject to.
Because of the attempts of the Democratic establishment + the right to defeat him.
Wow. Wow. Wow.
Because of his authenticity and belief that his city deserved better.
Because of what he stood for.
Because of who he is and the disgusting racism he was subject to.
Because of the attempts of the Democratic establishment + the right to defeat him.
Wow. Wow. Wow.
November 5, 2025 at 2:48 AM
Historic.
Because of his authenticity and belief that his city deserved better.
Because of what he stood for.
Because of who he is and the disgusting racism he was subject to.
Because of the attempts of the Democratic establishment + the right to defeat him.
Wow. Wow. Wow.
Because of his authenticity and belief that his city deserved better.
Because of what he stood for.
Because of who he is and the disgusting racism he was subject to.
Because of the attempts of the Democratic establishment + the right to defeat him.
Wow. Wow. Wow.
What might it be like to be deaf in Gaza? Not only have have deaf persons lost their homes, families, and loved ones, but they have also been unable to hear warning signs of drones and bombs.
Don't miss this important event on November 12 at 12 pm EST. www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticket...
Don't miss this important event on November 12 at 12 pm EST. www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticket...
November 4, 2025 at 12:12 PM
What might it be like to be deaf in Gaza? Not only have have deaf persons lost their homes, families, and loved ones, but they have also been unable to hear warning signs of drones and bombs.
Don't miss this important event on November 12 at 12 pm EST. www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticket...
Don't miss this important event on November 12 at 12 pm EST. www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticket...
Happening now at @smex.org's Bread&Net: panel on the contest over information and narrative amid conflict and violence, featuring moderator @michatobia.bsky.social, and current and former @timep.bsky.social fellows @justinsalhani.bsky.social, @monashtaya.bsky.social, and @kassemmnejja.bsky.social.
October 29, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Happening now at @smex.org's Bread&Net: panel on the contest over information and narrative amid conflict and violence, featuring moderator @michatobia.bsky.social, and current and former @timep.bsky.social fellows @justinsalhani.bsky.social, @monashtaya.bsky.social, and @kassemmnejja.bsky.social.
This is Islamophobia.
Plain and simple.
The fact that some folks are now trying to reframe Cuomo's comment by clarifying that it was said in the context of him questioning whether Mamdani has sufficient experience to govern doesn't make it any less Islamophobic.
Plain and simple.
The fact that some folks are now trying to reframe Cuomo's comment by clarifying that it was said in the context of him questioning whether Mamdani has sufficient experience to govern doesn't make it any less Islamophobic.
October 25, 2025 at 12:23 PM
This is Islamophobia.
Plain and simple.
The fact that some folks are now trying to reframe Cuomo's comment by clarifying that it was said in the context of him questioning whether Mamdani has sufficient experience to govern doesn't make it any less Islamophobic.
Plain and simple.
The fact that some folks are now trying to reframe Cuomo's comment by clarifying that it was said in the context of him questioning whether Mamdani has sufficient experience to govern doesn't make it any less Islamophobic.
As we remember Mohamed today, I'm grateful that
@timep.bsky.social can honor his work by hosting a fellowship in his name to support journalists and media professionals in the policy space.
Through it, we've been able to host Reem Abbas, Zeead Yaghi, and Jean Kassir. I look forward to more.
@timep.bsky.social can honor his work by hosting a fellowship in his name to support journalists and media professionals in the policy space.
Through it, we've been able to host Reem Abbas, Zeead Yaghi, and Jean Kassir. I look forward to more.
October 23, 2025 at 5:49 PM
As we remember Mohamed today, I'm grateful that
@timep.bsky.social can honor his work by hosting a fellowship in his name to support journalists and media professionals in the policy space.
Through it, we've been able to host Reem Abbas, Zeead Yaghi, and Jean Kassir. I look forward to more.
@timep.bsky.social can honor his work by hosting a fellowship in his name to support journalists and media professionals in the policy space.
Through it, we've been able to host Reem Abbas, Zeead Yaghi, and Jean Kassir. I look forward to more.
Today would have been the 37th birthday of award-winning Egyptian investigative journalist Mohamed Aboelgheit. His powerful writing captivated readers, advanced accountability, and was dedicated to bringing about change for those most impacted.
Holding his loved ones in my heart. 🤍
Holding his loved ones in my heart. 🤍
October 23, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Today would have been the 37th birthday of award-winning Egyptian investigative journalist Mohamed Aboelgheit. His powerful writing captivated readers, advanced accountability, and was dedicated to bringing about change for those most impacted.
Holding his loved ones in my heart. 🤍
Holding his loved ones in my heart. 🤍
Today, I'm holding in my heart Dr. Ossama Hassanein's family and his loved ones.
I hope they are one day comforted by his beautiful legacy that lives on in the countless initiatives and causes he supported without fanfare, but with sincere commitment.
May he rest in peace. 🤍
I hope they are one day comforted by his beautiful legacy that lives on in the countless initiatives and causes he supported without fanfare, but with sincere commitment.
May he rest in peace. 🤍
October 22, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Today, I'm holding in my heart Dr. Ossama Hassanein's family and his loved ones.
I hope they are one day comforted by his beautiful legacy that lives on in the countless initiatives and causes he supported without fanfare, but with sincere commitment.
May he rest in peace. 🤍
I hope they are one day comforted by his beautiful legacy that lives on in the countless initiatives and causes he supported without fanfare, but with sincere commitment.
May he rest in peace. 🤍
Deeply saddened to learn that Egyptian venture capitalist and entrepreneur Dr. Ossama Hassanein, a man who was deeply generous with his resources, time, and network, has passed away.
He was always willing to listen, to roll up his sleeves, and to help.
He was always willing to listen, to roll up his sleeves, and to help.
October 22, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Deeply saddened to learn that Egyptian venture capitalist and entrepreneur Dr. Ossama Hassanein, a man who was deeply generous with his resources, time, and network, has passed away.
He was always willing to listen, to roll up his sleeves, and to help.
He was always willing to listen, to roll up his sleeves, and to help.
Thinking of Lebanese friends today who mark six years since mass protests began that would come to be known for the slogan كلن يعني كلن, a call to hold the entire political elite to account.
May you one day see a Lebanon able to overcome the impunity crisis holding it back. 🤍
May you one day see a Lebanon able to overcome the impunity crisis holding it back. 🤍
October 17, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Thinking of Lebanese friends today who mark six years since mass protests began that would come to be known for the slogan كلن يعني كلن, a call to hold the entire political elite to account.
May you one day see a Lebanon able to overcome the impunity crisis holding it back. 🤍
May you one day see a Lebanon able to overcome the impunity crisis holding it back. 🤍
Looking forward to traveling to Beirut later this month to meet with partners and friends and to attend Bread&Net, the region's largest digital rights convening hosted by the wonderful folks at @smex.org.
I'm proud that @timep.bsky.social is a community partner of the gathering.
I'm proud that @timep.bsky.social is a community partner of the gathering.
October 16, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Looking forward to traveling to Beirut later this month to meet with partners and friends and to attend Bread&Net, the region's largest digital rights convening hosted by the wonderful folks at @smex.org.
I'm proud that @timep.bsky.social is a community partner of the gathering.
I'm proud that @timep.bsky.social is a community partner of the gathering.
Today, Syria's interim President Sharaa traveled to Moscow and shook hands with Putin -- the man who is a key reason as to why Assad remained in power past September 2015.
Holding the victims of Russia's crimes in Syria in my heart today and recommitting to accountability.
Holding the victims of Russia's crimes in Syria in my heart today and recommitting to accountability.
October 15, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Today, Syria's interim President Sharaa traveled to Moscow and shook hands with Putin -- the man who is a key reason as to why Assad remained in power past September 2015.
Holding the victims of Russia's crimes in Syria in my heart today and recommitting to accountability.
Holding the victims of Russia's crimes in Syria in my heart today and recommitting to accountability.
Today marks two years since 37 year old Lebanese video journalist Issam Abdallah was killed by Israeli tank-fire while filming across the southern border and wearing a press vest.
Holding Issam's loved ones in my heart today as they keep his memory alive and fight for accountability. 🤍
Holding Issam's loved ones in my heart today as they keep his memory alive and fight for accountability. 🤍
October 13, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Today marks two years since 37 year old Lebanese video journalist Issam Abdallah was killed by Israeli tank-fire while filming across the southern border and wearing a press vest.
Holding Issam's loved ones in my heart today as they keep his memory alive and fight for accountability. 🤍
Holding Issam's loved ones in my heart today as they keep his memory alive and fight for accountability. 🤍
Yesterday marked 14 years since Egypt's Maspero Massacre.
Live ammunition was used, APCs ran over, and media incited against peaceful protesters who had gathered to demonstrate against an Aswan church's demolition.
28 were killed and hundreds were injured on that dark, dark day.
Live ammunition was used, APCs ran over, and media incited against peaceful protesters who had gathered to demonstrate against an Aswan church's demolition.
28 were killed and hundreds were injured on that dark, dark day.
October 10, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Yesterday marked 14 years since Egypt's Maspero Massacre.
Live ammunition was used, APCs ran over, and media incited against peaceful protesters who had gathered to demonstrate against an Aswan church's demolition.
28 were killed and hundreds were injured on that dark, dark day.
Live ammunition was used, APCs ran over, and media incited against peaceful protesters who had gathered to demonstrate against an Aswan church's demolition.
28 were killed and hundreds were injured on that dark, dark day.
This week I'm in Madrid where I am humbled to be serving as a judge for the People’s Tribunal for Women of Afghanistan, an independent, civil society-led tribunal that is meant to offer a parallel form of justice in the absence of an ongoing international court proceeding.
October 8, 2025 at 3:11 PM
This week I'm in Madrid where I am humbled to be serving as a judge for the People’s Tribunal for Women of Afghanistan, an independent, civil society-led tribunal that is meant to offer a parallel form of justice in the absence of an ongoing international court proceeding.
Some other great pieces at the Middle East Institute Arab pop art exhibit.
(🎨: Chant Avedissian, Rana Salam)
(🎨: Chant Avedissian, Rana Salam)
October 4, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Some other great pieces at the Middle East Institute Arab pop art exhibit.
(🎨: Chant Avedissian, Rana Salam)
(🎨: Chant Avedissian, Rana Salam)
If you're in DC, be sure to drop by the Middle East Institute to see the new Arab pop exhibit which will be there till January 23, 2026.
(🎨: Yusuf Alahmed, Rana Salam, and Yasmine Nasser Diaz)
(🎨: Yusuf Alahmed, Rana Salam, and Yasmine Nasser Diaz)
October 4, 2025 at 2:30 PM
If you're in DC, be sure to drop by the Middle East Institute to see the new Arab pop exhibit which will be there till January 23, 2026.
(🎨: Yusuf Alahmed, Rana Salam, and Yasmine Nasser Diaz)
(🎨: Yusuf Alahmed, Rana Salam, and Yasmine Nasser Diaz)
The Trump admin's decision to end Temporary Protected Status for Syria affects the lives of thousands of Syrians in the United States.
What options do those impacted have? What resources are out there for them? Don't miss this session tomorrow: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
What options do those impacted have? What resources are out there for them? Don't miss this session tomorrow: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
October 3, 2025 at 9:25 PM
The Trump admin's decision to end Temporary Protected Status for Syria affects the lives of thousands of Syrians in the United States.
What options do those impacted have? What resources are out there for them? Don't miss this session tomorrow: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
What options do those impacted have? What resources are out there for them? Don't miss this session tomorrow: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
🗳️ Today at 9 am EST, we'll be chatting about Syria's upcoming parliamentary elections (the first post-Assad elections) set to take place this Sunday. Learn more about:
🗳️ What does the electoral process look like in practice?
🗳️ Who is "running" and how did they get there?
🗳️ What does the electoral process look like in practice?
🗳️ Who is "running" and how did they get there?
October 3, 2025 at 12:25 PM
🗳️ Today at 9 am EST, we'll be chatting about Syria's upcoming parliamentary elections (the first post-Assad elections) set to take place this Sunday. Learn more about:
🗳️ What does the electoral process look like in practice?
🗳️ Who is "running" and how did they get there?
🗳️ What does the electoral process look like in practice?
🗳️ Who is "running" and how did they get there?
Today, October 1st, would have been Sarah Hegazi's 36th birthday.
Thinking of those from whom she was taken and those whose lives she impacted during her short time on this earth and the years since.
Thinking of those from whom she was taken and those whose lives she impacted during her short time on this earth and the years since.
October 2, 2025 at 12:28 AM
Today, October 1st, would have been Sarah Hegazi's 36th birthday.
Thinking of those from whom she was taken and those whose lives she impacted during her short time on this earth and the years since.
Thinking of those from whom she was taken and those whose lives she impacted during her short time on this earth and the years since.
In the lead-up to Syria's first parliamentary elex post-Assad, I'll be moderating an event that helps make sense of the vote + what to expect.
Don't miss it SJAC, @timep.bsky.social, @arabreforminit.bsky.social, Dawlaty, Syrians for Truth & Justice, Justice for Life us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Don't miss it SJAC, @timep.bsky.social, @arabreforminit.bsky.social, Dawlaty, Syrians for Truth & Justice, Justice for Life us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
October 1, 2025 at 4:43 PM
In the lead-up to Syria's first parliamentary elex post-Assad, I'll be moderating an event that helps make sense of the vote + what to expect.
Don't miss it SJAC, @timep.bsky.social, @arabreforminit.bsky.social, Dawlaty, Syrians for Truth & Justice, Justice for Life us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Don't miss it SJAC, @timep.bsky.social, @arabreforminit.bsky.social, Dawlaty, Syrians for Truth & Justice, Justice for Life us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
⚖️ Significantly, the ruling states that noncitizens who are in the United States lawfully have the same free speech rights as citizens. The Trump admin has attempted to claim otherwise, but the judge explained this is a distinction not "found in our history or jurisprudence."
October 1, 2025 at 12:42 AM
⚖️ Significantly, the ruling states that noncitizens who are in the United States lawfully have the same free speech rights as citizens. The Trump admin has attempted to claim otherwise, but the judge explained this is a distinction not "found in our history or jurisprudence."