Serena Ibrahim

Serena is the founder of Youth Against Corruption (YAC), a youth-led organization that seeks to prevent and control corruption through youth talent, social innovation and social entrepreneurship. She also works with governmental and non-governmental organizations as a consultant for sustainability and smart cities projects. Serena has a master's degree in architecture and an international master's degree in sustainable territorial development. Her interest in corruption stems from being born and raised in Lebanon, a country where systemic corruption has a terrible impact on the lives of young people. Today, she is committed to creating a more sustainable and fair future for victims of corrupt systems and to creating an international movement of young people who have the humility, creativity and courage to break the chain of corruption. In June 2021, Serena was chosen by the President of the General Assembly to deliver a youth statement at the opening of the Special Session of the General Assembly (UNGASS) against Corruption, summarizing the results of the UNODC Youth Forum discussions. She is also currently a member of the Integrity Advisory Board for UNODC's Grace Initiative.