Manal Benani, is a 27 years old Algerian doctor in medicine, a graduate of masters in diplomacy from the Mediterranean Academy of diplomatic studies, a regional trainer of debate and public speaking skills. She is a cofounder of Sustainable Cooperation for peace and security and an active member CISV, All for civic education and Erasmus youth programs. Professionally, she is currently the youth strategy advisor for Africa Europe foundation. Her journey with civil society started in 2012. She was panelist in the side meeting of the UN general assembly 2017 around security and development, and the current Algerian representative at the AU youth charter hustlers 2020-2022.