Mr Ali Saleem is a senior professional with 20 years of progressively responsible experience in complex political mediation, negotiations, national dialogues, and peacemaking /peacebuilding processes. Currently, he independently works for various peace processes in the Asian region and is a member of UN Expert Advisory Group on Youth, Peace and Security.  During his previous roles, he has served as Senior Mediation Advisor for UN Department of Political Affairs; Country Representative Philippines at the Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue; Country Director Pakistan at Search for Common Ground; Conflict Prevention and Peace Forum, New York; United Nations Office of the High Commission for Human Rights; United Nations Peace Keeping Operations; and many regional and international organisations. He holds Masters Degree in Post War Recovery Studies from a University of York, UK. He was also a Fellow at Fletcher School of Diplomacy (Feinstein Institute) from 2008-12.