Maya Ungar Analyst, UN Advocacy and Research New York Please submit all media inquiries to [email protected] or call +32 (0) 2 536 00 71 Crisis Group Role Maya joined Crisis Group in 2022. As the UN Analyst she is responsible for monitoring developments at the UN Security Council, shaping advocacy by liaising with diplomats and UN officials, and contributing to UN-related research. Professional Background Maya's professional experience has centered on advocacy related to issues of international peace and security. She has focused primarily on issues related to multilateral institutions, WPS and peacebuilding. Previously, she has worked or interned at the U.S. State Department, U.S. House of Representatives, the Alliance for Peacebuilding, Peace Corps and Search for Common Ground. Maya holds a Master’s degree from Oxford University and a Bachelor’s from the University of Arkansas. Languages English (native) French (intermediate) Latest Updates Q&A / Global 26 August 2024 Political Divides Drive a Reassessment of UN Sanctions Q&A / Asia 16 May 2024 Plugging a New Gap in Monitoring Sanctions on North Korea Special Coverage / Global 15 September 2023 Updates from the UN General Assembly 2023 Op-Ed / Global 06 September 2023 “New Agenda for Peace” Outlines Reform for UN’s Fracturing Multilateral Governance Commentary / Europe & Central Asia 18 August 2023 How to Reinvigorate the UN’s Mediation Efforts in Cyprus