Iyad Abu Hjayer is deputy chairman of the Palestinian Center for Democracy and Conflict Resolution (PCDCR) office in the Gaza Strip. He has been working in humanitarian development for more than 15 years and has made significant contributions to various projects related to juveniles’ access to justice and child protection in the Gaza Strip. Mr. Hjayer is currently enrolled in Al-Quds University, where he pursues a master’s degree in political science.