THE HOLOCAUST AND THE UNITED NATIONS OUTREACH PROGRAMME

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ELMEHDI BOUDRA
Elmehdi Boudra holds a MA degree in Coexistence and Conflicts from Brandeis
University and a BA degree in International Studies from Al Akhawayn University
in Ifrane (AUI). While working towards his graduate degree, he completed
an internship at United Nations Headquarters New York with the Holocaust and
United Nations Outreach Programme in the Department of Public Information.
He also interned with the Moroccan Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation.
Mr. Boudra has a special interest in Moroccan Jewish heritage and inter-cultural
dialogue. In 2007, he founded the Mimouna Club, now an Association, which is
dedicated to this subject, and continues to serve as its President. He also played
an active role in student affairs and was elected to serve on the AUI Student Government
Association for two consecutive years, the second time as Vice President.
He is also active in social work projects and serves as a board member of
the High Atlas Foundation.