Welfare & Community Officer

Hi I'm Hana, Welfare & Community Officer!

As the Welfare & Community Officer, I am dedicated to fostering a safe and inclusive environment for every student at UCL. My role involves actively advocating for the diverse needs of international students, ensuring their voices are heard at all levels of the institution. I strive to create supportive initiatives and programs that enhance the overall student experience and promote a sense of belonging within our vibrant university community.

I also work alongside the Advice Service as well as Hall Community Officers to ensure your wellbeing is the Union's top priority. 

I represent you by chairing the Welfare & Community Zone and and sitting on the Union Executive as a voting Member, which any student can attend.  I also sit on several other committees to ensure your interests are represented.

Welfare & Community Officer Updates

I write a fortnightly update report on the work I've been doing to represent you, including my progress on my manifesto pledges. My report covers updates on current projects and collaborations with different student groups, academic departments, and community organisations. 

My work, as outlined in my report, is scrutinised and voted on by other elected student leaders in our Welfare & Community Zone. You can read more about them here: Policy Zones & Union Executive. 

ZoneUpdateApproval Status
WCZ2501ReportApproved

Democratic Voting Record

As democratic leaders, all Sabbatical Officers must maintain transparency in their work. Below is a record of the voting on policies introduced during the academic year 2024-2025 and how Hana has voted. Please note that Sabbatical Officers do not participate in all Zones and, therefore, do not vote on every policy.

Policy Zone Votes

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Union Executive Votes
Union Executive VotesType of VoteVote
Number of Committee positions per personAmendment to Governing DocumentFor
Societies Officer removal from role and next stepsApprovalAbsent
The Union should implement a "Ghostbuster" PolicyAmendment to Governing DocumentAbsent
Lobbying UCL for undergraduate bursary household income threshold rebalancingRatificationAbsent

These voting records were last updated on 11 November 2025.

Meetings & Committees I Attend:

I represent you on several committees and boards within the Union and the university. I use my seat at the table to ensure your interests are represented. 

Blog posts
Sabbatical Officer End of October Updates
The Sabbatical Officers write a fortnightly update on the work they've been doing to represent you. Their reports cover updates on current projects and collaborations with different student groups, academic departments, and community organisations. 
Clocks Go Back in the UK: Top Tips for Staying Safe After Dark
By Hana Mougharbel, Welfare and Community Officer.
Balancing Studies and Life at UCL
Written by Welfare and Community Officer, Hana Mougharbel.