Dhia Otay is a Tunisian journalist and political activist who is actively involved in the protection of human rights, and he previously worked for the Tunisian ministry of education. In 1993, he received the Best Tunisian Youth Writer Award. He continues to publish articles, opinion editorials and support Tunisian bloggers. He has 12 years of professional experience as an election observer, an executive manager in programs for countering violent extremism (CVE), and social and humanitarian assistance.