Background
Rifai, Hisham K. was born on August 11, 1931 in Aleppo, Syria. Came to the United States, 1955. Son of Omar Besim and Samira Rifai.
consultant political scientist
Rifai, Hisham K. was born on August 11, 1931 in Aleppo, Syria. Came to the United States, 1955. Son of Omar Besim and Samira Rifai.
Juris Doctor, Damascus University, Syria, 1952. Postgraduate, Columbia University, 1958.
Translator United Nations, New York City, 1956-1957, political officer, 1957-1968, section chief, 1968-1978, director, 1978-1984, executive secretary Vienna, 1984-1988. Senior fellow United Nations Institute for Training and Research, New York City, 1989-1994. Visiting professor Georgia State University, Atlanta, 1992-1993.
Senior consultant Inter-University Associates, New York City, 1994—1998. Lecturer, professor Long Island University, New York City, 1995-1996.
Vice president Francophone Cultural Association United Nations, since 1994. Member Problems of Peace Seminars, Columbia University, since 1994, Ralph Bunche Institute, City University of New York, 19956.
Married Branka Koljensic, June 1, 1968. 1 child Maja.