Over the years, Ghmera Krekshi has served in various capacities, including within the Prime Minister’s Office, and as an independent consultant and Monitoring & Evaluation expert. She has worked with leading international organizations such as the International Organization for Migration (IOM), the Danish Refugee Council, International Medical Corps, Handicap International, the Crisis Management Initiative (CMI), and the UNHCR. Her work has focused on protecting displaced populations, fostering resilience among vulnerable communities, and facilitating dialogue and mediation in conflict-affected areas.

In 2017, she became a Fellow of Women in Conflict 1325 with Beyond Borders Scotland, where she honed her skills in negotiation, transitional justice, and peacemaking. In 2022, she obtained a certificate in Mediation for African Women from Clingendael Academy in the Netherlands. As Deputy of the Libyan Women Union in Tripoli, she has consistently advocated for inclusive governance and gender-responsive policies at the national level.

Her roles have equipped her with both technical expertise in conflict prevention and a deep understanding of the social, cultural, and political nuances necessary for sustainable peace. With extensive on-the-ground experience and an academic background in social work, she is uniquely positioned to contribute to peacebuilding and transitional processes. She has also taken part in African Union Election Observation Missions across Zimbabwe, Egypt, and Tunisia.

Her topical expertise on Libya since 2011 has centered on the impact of war and the evolving dynamics across different cities. As coordinator of the Women’s Working Group in Peacemaking with CMI and as a member of FemWise-Africa in conflict prevention and mediation, she has led multiple initiatives. Among these were reconciliation efforts that encouraged policewomen from the former regime to return to duty, through field visits and meetings with communities in eastern and southern Libya as well as with the Ministry of Interior. She designed and conducted a nationwide survey on women’s participation in transitional justice, and organized workshops in multiple cities under the theme Transitional Justice as the Gateway to Social Stabilization. She has also raised awareness on UN Resolution 1325, and promoted the role of the economic sector in advancing peace in conflict areas.

One of her most impactful projects focused on reactivating rural development centers damaged after 2011, targeting vulnerable women and young men at risk of militia recruitment. Implemented in Zawia—one of Libya’s most conflict-affected cities—this initiative encouraged reintegration into farming and community life. Furthermore, she has contributed to advancing peace and mediation skills across the continent by conducting trainings on negotiation and mediation for African women at Clingendael Academy.