Hassan Omar Hassan (born 23 October 1975), is a Kenyan lawyer, human rights advocate, and politician currently serving as the secretary general of the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) since 2024. He also serves as a member of the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA). Hassan previously represented Mombasa County in the Kenyan Senate from 2013 to 2017 and held senior positions in several political coalitions, including serving as secretary general of the Wiper Democratic Movement. Hassan began his career as a student leader and political activist at Moi University and rose to national prominence as a commissioner and vice chairperson of the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR), where he led campaigns on security sector reform and accountability, including the landmark report The Cry of Blood. He is a recipient of the Sergio Vieira de Mello Human Rights Award in 2011.

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