As Deputy Head of Protection, Reine Van Holsbeek works on the ICRC’s engagements with the U.S. and Canada related to the protection of civilians and persons deprived of liberty, as well as family reunification programs. She has worked with the ICRC since 2017, with assignments in Jordan, Iraq, Chad, and Tunisia. Most recently, Ms. Van Holsbeek led the ICRC’s work on the protection of civilians in Israel and the Occupied Territories. Prior to joining the ICRC, she worked with the UN and Belgian authorities on the protection of children and refugees across North Africa and the Middle East. Ms. Van Holsbeek holds master’s degrees in Middle East and North Africa Regional Studies and International Relations.