Hilal studied in politics, literature and international relations and completed her master’s degree in social projects and NGO management. She started her career in civil society organisations and she has been working for the UN since 2018. She had roles in design and management of several projects at local, national and international levels in partnership with actors from public and private sector, academia and civil society. Her background includes experience in area of social integration of disadvantaged groups, women empowerment, public health, migration management and agricultural development.
She likes to take long trips by motorcycle and discover little things about life. She is interested in all areas where creativity manifests itself, especially fine arts, cinema and technology.