H.E. Ghulam Hassan Gran

Mr. Gran graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Canyon College in the United States. Between 1989 and 1995, he held three key posts within the Interior Ministry of Afghanistan: Liason and Legal Officer to the Deputy Interior Minister, Deputy to the General Director of the Personnel Department, and General Director for the Deputy Interior Minister’s Office.  In 1999, Mr. Gran was employed by the International Committee of the Red Cross as a Legal Advisor and held that position until 2004. From 2004 to 2006, His Excellency was the General Director for Legislative and Parliamentary Affairs within the National Assembly of Afghanistan. Finally, Mr. Gran was the Secretary General of the Wolesi Jirga from 2006 to late 2011.

Mr. Gran has been responsible for drafting key pieces of legislation, has published several articles, and has been awarded both the Ghazi Mir Masjadi Khan National Medal and Merit Letter for good parliamentary service by the President of Islamic Republic of Afghanistan. Mr. Gran is currently the Senior Adviser to The Ministry of Education of Afghanistan.