Rudi Osman, Director of the Union des Etudiants Exilés (Union of Exiled Students) association, is a passionate advocate for human rights and a fervent promoter of justice and democracy.

Having actively participated in the Syrian revolution during the Arab Spring, Rudi faced repeated arrests and tortures. However, this challenging experience strengthened his resilience and dedication to improving the living conditions of vulnerable people. Forced to leave Syria, Rudi found refuge in France where he continued to work for justice while resuming his law studies at the University Paris 2 Assas. Throughout his journey, he had to overcome significant obstacles as a refugee, including the insufficient awareness of university staff and professors about the specific challenges faced by exiled students.

In response to these challenges, Rudi founded the Union of Exiled Students in 2018, an organisation dedicated to providing administrative, academic, and psychological support to exiles wishing to resume their studies in France.

Recognised for his leadership and commitment, Rudi was honored as a laureate of the Obama Foundation’s European Leaders 2022 program. Additionally, he is a jury member of the Fondation de France, an invited member of the MENS network office, and an elected member of the board of the European Migration Forum.

As the director of UEE-Union of Exiled Students, my interest in the AGILE project is deeply rooted in the mission and objectives of our organisation. UEE aims to support exiled students in their pursuit of quality education and successful integration. The aspirations of the AGILE project, by seeking to enhance the inclusion of refugees in the higher education system and recognising the skills and learning paths of refugees, align directly with our values and efforts.

• LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rudiosmanuee/
• Link to the Union des Etudiants Refugiés’s website: https://uniondesetudiantsexiles.org