Sharif Aly

July 2023 - Bridge Partners is pleased to announce the appointment of Sharif Aly as President at International Refugee Assistance Project.

IRAP’s work integrates legal aid, strategic litigation, policy advocacy, media advocacy, and legal information to uphold and advance the rights of people seeking safety around the world. With offices in the United States, Jordan, Lebanon and Germany, and an extensive network of pro bono attorneys, student advocates, and partners, IRAP works to maximize the reach of its global legal assistance and advocacy.

Sharif Aly joins IRAP from Islamic Relief USA where he previously served as Advocacy Counsel and most recently for six years as Chief Executive Officer. He brings a wealth of leadership, operational and organizational experience and as President of IRAP, he will lead the direction and coordination of the organization’s strategic plan, future planning process, and day-to-day organizational and financial management strategy.

Mr. Aly holds a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy, Politics and Law as well as a Bachelor of Arts in Arabic from State University of New York at Binghamton. Additionally, he earned a Juris Doctor from Hofstra University School of Law.